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Elbit Systems Ltd.

ESLT is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$2.5B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.9B
  • Public
  • IL
Dow Jones Description

Upgrading Services for Existing Airborne, Ground & Naval Defense Platforms, Development, Manufacture, Integration & Marketing of High Value-added, High Performance Defense Electronics Systems & Subsystems; 40% owned by Federmann Enterprises, Ltd.

President & CEO
Joseph Ackerman
Number of Employees 10,876
Contact Information

Advanced Technology Ctr

Haifa 31053

elbitsystems.co...

(972) 48315315

NAICS Code Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing: 332912

Recent Events

  • Elbit Systems Buys BVR Systems Assets

    11/20/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Elbit Systems ESLT Posts Q3 EPS of $1.35, Tops Views

    11/18/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • UPDATE 1-Elbit Systems Q3 net profit jumps 64 pct

    11/18/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

  • As Turkey shuns Israel, officials rethink arms sales and support

    10/12/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Israeli navy to deploy robot craft

    10/06/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Elbit Systems Ltd. Completes Acquisition of 19 Percent of Mikal Ltd.

    9/14/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Elbit Systems Ltd. ESLT reports 2nd Quarter ending June 2009 above estimates

    8/13/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

elbit systems ltd. - All News and Analysis

  • Elbit Systems Schedules Full Year 2008 and Fourth Quarter Results Release for March 11, 2009

    - 2009-02-11

    Conference Call Scheduled for March 11, 2009 at 10am ET HAIFA, Israel, February 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it will be releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300441 ) The Company...

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  • Israeli Firms Awarded $141 Million For Turkish IMINT Systems

    - 2009-01-13

    Subsidiaries of Israel's Elbit Systems [ESLT] and Israel Aerospace Industries IAI were recently awarded $141 million by the Turkish air force for combined airborne IMINT Imagery Intelligence systems. "We are very proud that the Turkish air force, one of the most advanced and modern in the...

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  • Elbit Inks Aviation Upgrade Deals Worth $80 Million

    - 2008-12-24

    Israel's Elbit Systems [ESLT] recently said it was recently awarded several airborne upgrade contracts in Europe totaling about $80 million. While the customers could not be disclosed, the contracts "were all received from existing customers for whom the company has already performed upgrade projects," Yoram Shmuely,...

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  • Blue Ridge Simulation Picked For VMTS Team

    - 2008-12-23

    Leesburg, Va.-based Blue Ridge Simulation recently said it was selected by Israel's Elbit Systems [ESLT] to provide embedded radar simulators for the T- 45 Virtual Mission Training System VMTS. "BRS is proud to have been selected for the VMTS team," Thomas Allen, president of BRS said. "VMTS...

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  • Elbit Systems

    - 2008-12-01

    Elbit Systems has received a series of contracts from customers in three separate continents to supply around $ 100 million worth of military communication systems. The equipment concerned includes the Tadiran CNR 9000 shown, HF 6000 and PRC 710 tactical radio systems. Deliveries will be carried out through 2009. ...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Joseph Ackerman President & CEO
Raanan Horowitz President, CEO, ESA
David Block Temin Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Itzhak Dvir COO, Corp Vice President
Joseph Gaspar Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dalia Gonen Executive Vice President Human Resources
Jacob Gadot Executive Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions
Bezhalel Machlis Corp Vice President
Donald Goff Vice President, Govt Relations
Gideon Sheffer Corp Vice President
Haim Kellerman Corp Vice President, General Manager
Haim Rousso Corp Vice President
Ilan Pacholder Vice President & Secretary
Ran Galli Corp Vice President
Ran Hellerstein Corp Vice President
Rina Baum Vice President for Investments of Fel
Timothy Taylor Corp Vice President
Yoram Shmuely Corp Vice President
Zeev Gofer Corp Vice President
Guy Brill Executive Vice President and Co- General Manager Technologies and Operations Division
Marco Rosenthal Executive Vice President and Co- General Manager Technologies and Operations Division
Ilana Gelser Director, Marketing Communications
Elan Cacholdar Secretary
Yael Agassi-Blander
Ami Erel Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Michael Federmann Chairman
Avraham Asheri Board of Directors
Dov Ninveh Board of Directors
Jonathan Kolber Board of Directors
Moshe Arad Board of Directors
Nathan Sharony Board of Directors
Yaacov Lifshitz Board of Directors
Yigal Ne'Eman Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited President & CEO Current
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science Degree In Aeronautical Engineering Former

"Raanan Horowitz was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Elbit Systems of America in 2007. He served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of EFW from 2001 until his current appointment. From 1991 until 2001, Mr. Horowitz held various management positions with EFW and other U.S. subsidiaries of the Company. From 1989 to 1991, he served as a senior program manager for Elbit Ltd. Mr. Horowitz serves as a consultant on the U.S. Army Science Board and is a member of the national board of directors of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Mr. Horowitz holds a MBA from the Seidman School of Business of Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He also holds a master of science degree in electrical engineering and a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Tel-Aviv University. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited President, CEO, ESA Current

David Block Temin . David Block Temin was appointed as an Executive Vice President in April 2008 and as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer in January 2008, after serving as Corporate Vice President since 2000 and as General Counsel since 1996. From 1987 to 1996, he was a Legal Advisor to Elbit Ltd. Prior to that, Mr. Block Temin was an attorney with law firms in New York City. Mr. Block Temin received a juris doctor degree as well as a master of arts degree in international relations from Stanford University and holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Maryland. He is admitted to the Israeli and New York bars.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Current
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President, General Counsel Former
Stanford University Juris Doctor Degree Former
Stanford University Master of Arts Degree In International Relations Former
University of Maryland Bachelor of Arts Degree In Political Science Former

"Itzhak Dvir was appointed as an Executive Vice President in April 2008 and has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2004. He was appointed as a Corporate Vice President in 2000. Mr. Dvir served as General Manager – UAV, Tactical and Security Systems from 2003 until 2004. From 2000 through 2002, he was General Manager – C4I and Battlefield Systems. From 1996 until 2000, he was Vice President and Division Manager – UAV and C3 Division. Mr. Dvir joined Elbit Ltd. in 1989 and held various management positions, including Vice President – UAV Division, Vice President – Advance Battlefield Systems Division and Marketing Director – Battlefield Systems Division. Prior to that he served as a career officer in the IAF, retiring with the rank of Colonel. Mr. Dvir holds a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the Technion and a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited COO, Corp Vice President Current

Joseph Gaspar . Joseph Gaspar was appointed as an Executive Vice President in April 2008 and as Chief Financial Officer in 2001. He was appointed as a Corporate Vice President in 2000 and served as Corporate Vice President Strategy, Technology and Subsidiaries from 2000 until 2001. From 1996 until 2000, he held the position of Corporate Vice President, Marketing and Business Development of Elop. Mr. Gaspar joined Elop in 1975 and held several management positions, including Vice President and General Manager of Elop s Optronics Product Division and co-manager of an Elop subsidiary in the United States. He serves on the Board of Directors of Starling Advanced Communications Ltd. (Starling). Mr. Gaspar holds a bachelor of science degree from the Technion in electronic engineering with advanced studies in digital signal processing and communication.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Starling Advanced Communications Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science Degree Former

Dalia Gonen . Dalia Gonen was appointed as Executive Vice President Human Resources in April 2008 after having been appointed as Corporate Vice President Human Resources in January 2008. She served as Vice President Human Resources from 2000 until 2007. She became Director of Human Resources in 1996. Ms. Gonen joined Elbit Ltd. in 1971 and held various positions in the Human Resources Department. Ms. Gonen holds a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Haifa University and a master of science of management degree from the Polytechnic University of New York.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Executive Vice President Human Resources Current
Elbit Systems Limited Vice President, HR Former
Polytechnic University Master of Science Former
University of Haifa Bachelor of Arts Degree In Sociology Former
Polytechnic University Degree Former

Jacob Gadot . Jacob Gadot was appointed as Executive Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions in April 2008, after serving as Corporate Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions since 2000. He also served as Chief Technology Officer from 2001 until 2005. Mr. Gadot held the position of Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions from 1998 to 2000 and Vice President Business Development from 1996 to 1998. Mr. Gadot joined Elbit Ltd. in 1983 and held various positions in EDS, including Vice President International Marketing and head of the Airborne Division. Prior to that, he worked for Motorola Israel, after serving for ten years as an officer in the IAF. Mr. Gadot holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the Technion.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Executive Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions Current
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Former
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science Degree In Electrical Engineering Former

Bezhalel Machlis was appointed as Executive Vice President and General Manager – Land and C4I – Tadiran Division in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President and General Manager – Land Systems and C4I since 2004. In 2003, he served as Corporate Vice President and General Manager – Ground C4I and Battlefield Systems. From 2000 until 2002, he served as Vice President – Battlefield and Information Systems. Mr. Machlis joined Elbit Ltd. in 1991 and held various management positions in the battlefield and information systems area. Prior to that, he served as an artillery officer in the IDF, where he holds the rank of Colonel (reserves). He serves on the Board of Directors of ChipPC Ltd. Mr. Machlis holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and a bachelor of arts degree in computer science from the Technion and a MBA from Tel-Aviv University.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Vice President, Govt Relations Current

"Gideon Sheffer was appointed as Executive Vice President – Strategic Planning in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President – Strategic Planning since 2001. Prior to that he served as Acting Head of Israel’s National Security Council and as National Security Advisor to former Prime Minister Ehud Barak. In 1998, he completed 32 years of service in the IDF, retiring with the rank of Major General. From 1995 to 1998, he served on the General Staff as Head of the IDF’s Human Resources Branch. Before that, he served as Deputy Commander of the IAF. Mr. Sheffer held a number of command positions in the IAF after serving as a fighter aircraft and helicopter pilot. Mr. Sheffer holds a bachelor’s degree in Israel studies from Bar Ilan University and is a graduate of the Harvard University Business School’s Advanced Management Program. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

"Haim Kellerman was appointed as Executive Vice President and General Manager – UAS Division in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President and General Manager – UAV Systems since 2004. From 2002 until his current appointment, Mr. Kellerman was Vice President – UAV Programs. Prior to that he held various senior program management positions relating to UAV, C4I and airborne programs. He joined Elbit Ltd. in 1978. Mr. Kellerman holds a bachelor of science degree in computer science from the Technion. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President, General Manager Current

Haim Rousso was appointed as Executive Vice President and General Manager – Electro-Optics Elop Division in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Elop since 2000. Prior to that, Mr. Rousso held the position of Corporate Vice President of and General Manager of Elop. He has held various managerial positions in Elop since 1972. Mr. Rousso holds bachelor and master of science degrees in electrical engineering from the Technion.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

"Ilan Pacholder was appointed as Executive Vice President – Offset, Industrial Cooperation and Financing in April 2008 after having been appointed as Corporate Vice President – Offset in January 2008. From February – December 2007, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TadComm. Mr. Pacholder served as Corporate Secretary and Vice President – Finance and Capital Markets of Elbit Systems from 2003 until 2006. From 2001 until 2003, he served as Vice President – Finance. Mr. Pacholder joined Elbit Ltd. in 1994 and held various senior positions in the Finance Department. Prior to joining Elbit Ltd. he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Sanyo Industries in New York. Before that Mr. Pacholder worked for Bank Leumi in New York for 10 years and held the position of Vice President in the international and domestic lending departments. Mr. Pacholder holds a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and economics from Queens College in New York and a MBA in finance and investments from Adelphi University. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Vice President & Secretary Current

"Ran Galli was appointed as Executive Vice President – Strategic Initiatives in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President – Strategic Initiatives since 2005. He served as Corporate Vice President – Major Campaigns from 2003 until 2005. From 1999 until 2003 he served as Corporate Vice President – Business Development and Marketing. Mr. Galli joined Elbit Systems in 1997 as Vice President – Business Development. Prior to that, he served as Corporate Vice President – Business Development and Marketing at Rafael, which he joined in 1990, after retiring from the IAF with the rank of Colonel. In the IAF he served as head of Research and Development, following numerous aircraft program management positions. Mr. Galli holds bachelor and master of science degrees in aeronautical engineering from the Technion. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

"Ran Hellerstein was appointed as Executive Vice President and Co-General Manager – Aerospace Division in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President and Co-General Manager – Aircraft and Helmet Systems since 2003. Mr. Hellerstein served as Corporate Vice President and Co-General Manager – Aircraft and Helicopter Upgrades and Systems from 2000 until 2003. From 1996 until 2000, he served as Vice President – Development and Engineering Division, having served as Division Manager since 1993. Mr. Hellerstein joined Elbit Ltd. in 1978 and served in various management positions, including Manager of EDS’ Engineering Division, department manager, technical manager and systems engineer. Mr. Hellerstein holds bachelor and master of science degrees in electrical engineering from the Technion. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

Rina Baum . Rina Baum is Vice President for Investments of FEL, and since 1986 has served as Director and General Manager of Unico Investment Company Ltd. She serves as a director of Dan Hotels, Etanit Building Products Ltd. and Incotec Ltd., as well as in other managerial positions within the Federmann Group. She also serves as a director in Harel-PIA Mutual Funds Management Company Ltd. Mrs. Baum holds an L.L.B. degree from the Hebrew University.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Vice President for Investments of Fel Current
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current
Dan Hotels Corporation Director Current
Hebrew University of Jerusalem L.L.B. Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

Yoram Shmuely was appointed as Executive Vice President and Co-General Manager – Aerospace Division in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President and Co-General Manager – Airborne and Helmet Systems since 2003. He served as Corporate Vice President and General Manager – Helmet Mounted Systems from 2000 until 2003. From 1998 until 2000, he was Vice President – Helmet Mounted Systems Division. From its founding in 1996 until 1998, he served as President of VSI. Mr. Shmuely joined Elbit Ltd. in 1990 and served as director of Elbit Ltd.’s Helmet Mounted Display business. He served as a fighter aircraft pilot in the IAF. Mr. Shmuely holds a bachelor of science degree in electronic engineering from the Technion.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

"Zeev Gofer was appointed as Executive Vice President – Business Development and Marketing in April 2008 after serving as Corporate Vice President – Business Development and Marketing since 2003. He previously served as Corporate Vice President and as Co-General Manager – Aircraft and Helicopter Upgrades and Systems from 2000 until 2003. From 1999 until 2000, he was Vice President – Aircraft Upgrades and Airborne Systems Division, having served as Division Manager since 1996. He joined Elbit Ltd. in 1982 and held various management positions, including Director of EDS’ Aircraft Upgrade Division, director of a major aircraft upgrade program, director of avionics system engineering and technical manager of the Lavi aircraft avionics program. He serves on the Board of Directors of Starling. Mr. Gofer holds bachelor and master of science degrees in electronic engineering from the Technion and a master of science of management degree from the Polytechnic University of New York. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Current

Guy Brill . Guy Brill was appointed as an Executive Vice President in April 2008 and has served as Co-General Manager Technologies and Operations Division since 2005. He became a Corporate Vice President in 2005. From 2001 until 2005, he served as Corporate Vice President Business Synergy of Elbit Systems U.S. Corp., a U.S. subsidiary of the Company. Prior to that he held various management positions including Elbit Systems Chief Operating Officer, Co-Manager of the C 3 and Battlefield Information Systems Strategic Business Unit, Vice President for Processes Improvement and Quality and Vice President and Division Manager of the Command and Control Systems Division of EDS. Mr. Brill joined Elbit Ltd. in 1985. Prior to that, Mr. Brill served in the IDF in the R&D branch of the Ground Forces, and as an artillery officer, where he holds the rank of Colonel (reserve). Mr. Brill holds a bachelor of science degree in electronic engineering from the Technion and a master of science of management degree from the Polytechnic University of New York. He is also a graduate of the Harvard University Business School s Advanced Management Program.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Executive Vice President and Co- General Manager Technologies and Operations Division Current
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President, General Manager Former
Polytechnic University Master of Science Former
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science Degree In Electronic Engineering Former
Polytechnic University Degree Former

Marco Rosenthal . Marco Rosenthal was appointed as Executive Vice President and Co-General Manager Technologies and Operations Division in April 2008, after serving as Corporate Vice President and Co-General Manager Technologies and Operations Division since 2005. He served as Corporate Vice President Manufacturing and Purchasing from 2001 until 2005, having served from 1999 2001 as Vice President Operations and General Manager of the Karmiel facility. From 1996 to 1999, he served as Vice President Material. Mr. Rosenthal joined Elbit Ltd. in 1975 and held various management positions, including Vice President Material of EDS and Director of the Sales Department. Mr. Rosenthal holds a degree in technical engineering from the Technion and a degree in business management from Haifa University.

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Executive Vice President and Co- General Manager Technologies and Operations Division Current
Elbit Systems Limited Corp Vice President Former
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Degree In Technical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Director, Marketing Communications Current
Elbit Systems Limited Director, Marketing Communications Former

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Secretary Current

Organization Position Status
Ifn Systems CEO Current
Elbit Systems Limited Current

Michael Federmann . Michael Federmann has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2000. He has held managerial positions in the Federmann Group since 1969, and since 2002 he has served as Chairman and CEO of Federmann Enterprises Ltd. (FEL). Currently, he also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dan Hotels Corp. Ltd. (Dan Hotels). Mr. Federmann is Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem (the Hebrew University) and a member of the Board of Governors and the Executive Council of the Weizmann Institute of Science. He serves as the President of the Israel-Germany Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Federmann holds a bachelor s degree in economics and political science from the Hebrew University.

Organization Position Status
Federmann Enterprises Ltd. CEO Current
Elbit Systems Limited Chairman Current
Federmann Enterprises Ltd. Chairman Current

Organization Position Status
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Super-Sol Ltd. Director Current
Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Former
Bezeq-The Israel Telecommunications Corp. Limited CEO Former
Bezeq-The Israel Telecommunications Corp. Limited President Former
Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. President Former
Israel Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Former

" Avraham Asheri has served as an economic advisor and a director of several companies since 1998. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Elron Electronic Industries Ltd., Discount Mortgage Bank Ltd., Koor Industries Ltd., Mikronet Ltd. and Africa Israel Investment Ltd. Mr. Asheri was President and Chief Executive Officer of Israel Discount Bank from 1991 until 1998, and Executive Vice President and member of its management committee from 1983 until 1991. Prior to that, he served for 23 years at the Israel Ministry of Industry and Trade and at the Israel Ministry of Finance, including as Director General of the Israel Ministry of Industry and Trade,Managing Director of the Israel Investment Center and Trade Commissioner of Israel to the United States. Mr. Asheri holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the Hebrew University. Mr. Asheri serves as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current

"Dov Ninveh has served as Chief Financial Officer and a manager in FEL since 1994. He serves as a director of Dan Hotels and Etanit Ltd. Mr. Ninveh served as a director of Elop from 1996 until 2000. From 1989 to 1994, he served as Deputy General Manager of Etanit Building Products Ltd. Mr. Ninveh holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and management from the Israel Institute of Technology (the Technion). "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current

"Moshe Arad served as Vice President for External Relations of the Hebrew University from 1994 to 2004. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. From 1994 to 1999, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Elbit Ltd. During 1992 and 1993, Mr. Arad served as Director General of the Israel Ministry of Communications. From 1990 to 1992, he was a member of the Tel-Aviv law firm of Herzog, Fox, Ne’eman. Mr. Arad served as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States from 1987 to 1990 and as Israel’s Ambassador to Mexico from 1983 to 1987. Ambassador Arad holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations and a L.L.B. degree from the Hebrew University. Mr. Arad serves on the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Vice President for External Relations Former
Herzog Board of Directors Former

Nathan Sharony (External Director) . Nathan Sharony has served as a director for several companies since 1997. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Tritec 21 Industries Ltd. and as a director for Bituach Yashir Ltd., an insurance company, Union Bank, Genoa Technologies Ltd., H-Tachof Ltd. and Israel Bonds International Inc. From 1997 to 1999, he served as Chairman of Technorov Holdings (1993) Ltd. From 1994 to 1997, he was Chief Executive Officer of Israel Bonds, a U.S. brokerage. Mr. Sharony served as the Director General of the Israel Ministry of Industry and Trade from 1992 to 1994. Prior to that, Mr. Sharony held a number of positions in industry and government including head of the Israeli government Economic Mission to the U.S., President and Chief Executive Officer of Elop and Vice President for Logistics of Tadiran. In 1982, Mr. Sharony completed 30 years of service in the Israel Defense Forces, retiring with the rank of Major General. Mr. Sharony participated in the Field Artillery Battery Officers Course in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Mr. Sharony serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company s Board of Directors.

Organization Position Status
Corporate Governance Chairman Current
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current

"Yaacov Lifshitz serves as a director of several companies and as a lecturer in the fields of economics, public policy and management. He currently is a lecturer at the Department of Economics and the Department of Public Policy and Management of Ben-Gurion University. He also currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Kali – Insurance Agencies Ltd. and Union Bank of Israel. During the period from 1994 to 2002, Mr. Lifshitz served at various times as the Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Hamashbir Lazarchan Israel Ltd., Israel Military Industries Ltd., Spectronix Ltd., Dor Chemicals Ltd., Dor Energy Ltd., DorGas Ltd. and the Israeli Foreign Trade Risk Insurance Corp. Ltd. He also served from 1995 to 2002 as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Israel Management Center. Prior to that he held various senior positions in the Israeli government, banking and industry, including Director General of the Israel Ministry of Finance, Chief Economic Advisor to the Israel Ministry of Defense, Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Israel Discount Bank and President and CEO of Electra (Israel) Ltd. Mr. Lifshitz holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science and a master’s degree in economics from the Hebrew University. Mr. Lifshitz is a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Lifshitz has also been designated by the Company’s Board of Directors as the “Audit Committee Financial Expert” under applicable U.S. rules and regulations. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current

"Yigal Ne’eman has served as the Chairman and President of the Israel College since 1994. From 1989 to 1993, he served as Chairman and as a shareholder of several industrial, commercial and service companies. Mr. Ne’eman served as the President and CEO of Tadiran Ltd. (Tadiran) from 1981 to 1989. During that period he served as Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Elisra and Elop. Prior to that he held a number of management positions in the control and finance departments of Tadiran. Mr. Ne’eman completed his accounting studies at the Hebrew University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Ne’eman serves as a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. "

Organization Position Status
Elbit Systems Limited Board of Directors Current

Executive News

  • Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) reports 2nd Quarter ending June 2009 above estimates

    Earnings Whispers - 8/13/09 - View Story

  • UPDATE 1-Elbit Systems Q2 profit up 92 pct, revenues rise

    Forbes.com - 8/12/09 - View Story

  • Elbit Systems Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

    PR Newswire - 8/12/09 - View Story

  • Elbit Systems Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

    Stockwatch - 8/12/09 - View Story