The University of Haifa Bids Farewell to Adm. (Ret.) Amir Ayalon, longtime Chairman of the Executive Committee
Admiral (Ret.) Ami Ayalon recently completed his second three-year term at the University of Haifa as Chairman of the Executive Committee. “Ami’s visionary contributions to the University of Haifa will be felt for generations to come,” notes Prof. Ron Robin. “Since joining the University in 2011, he worked tirelessly to develop and promote the campus as a model of coexistence and inclusion,” adds Prof. Robin, “advocating that social and cultural diversity enhances research excellence and the academic experience. In addition, he was instrumental in advancing fields of marine science research and national security, with a particular emphasis on developing a national maritime strategy.”
Ami Ayalon is a former head of the Israeli Secret Service Agency, decorated commander of the Israeli Navy, government minister and member of Knesset. He is currently serving as the Head of the Center for Democracy and National Security at the Israel Democracy Institute and Chairman of Akim, Israel’s National Association for the Rehabilitation of the Intellectually Disabled.