Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Governors

More recently, Ann has taken on the role of Director of Development for Rosetrees Trust, a UK-based charity, which specializes in funding cutting-edge research, supporting over 300 researchers in the United Kingdom and Israel. Berger and her family have a long history of supporting work at BGU and have supported PhD studentships, as well as larger project grants through the Daniel Falkner Charitable Trust. Ann lives in London with her husband Geoffrey and daughter Rachael.

Eric sits on the Israel and Overseas Committee of the United Jewish Appeal. Eric has been contributing his time and leadership to Ben-Gurion University Canada for over 20 years. Nearly a decade ago, he became one of four co-presidents to lead the Toronto region office. As a result of his deep commitment to the university and its many worthy causes, in 2020 Eric was appointed the President of BGU Canada in Toronto and National Treasurer of the organization across the country. At the end of 2022 Eric moved on from the Presidency of the Toronto Region but continues his role as National Treasurer. Eric is married to Deborah Siegel and they have one daughter, Avery and two sons, Zachary and Nathaniel.

For the last twenty years his primary professional focus has been on large scale transformation in Aerospace and Defence, across government customers and suppliers. He has worked extensively with Ministries of Defence in Europe, Middle East, Asia and South America; he also works extensively with aerospace and defence manufacturers and other suppliers to governments in IT, outsourcing and supply chain. In addition, David is today active in the dynamic Israeli high tech ecosystem, working with investors and entrepreneurs to grow dynamic businesses. Following the earthquake in Haiti in January 2010, David led McKinsey’s pro bono effort to support the disaster recovery and reconstruction, working with President Clinton and the Prime Minister of Haiti. David has a BA from Cambridge University in Natural Sciences, an MSc from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA in Cognitive Psychology and an MBA from INSEAD in France. David served in the Israel Defense Forces in Manpower Psychology. He is an Honorary Associate Professor, Strategy & Security Institute, Exeter University. David is a member of the Board of Directors of Batsheva Dance Company.

His career spans leadership roles in major companies such as Discount Investment Corporation, Cellcom, and Israel Chemicals, along with ventures in fiber optics and international coffee operations for Elite. He also served in public positions, including Director General of the Ministry of Finance, head of the Government Companies Authority, and President of the Institute of Internal Auditors. He holds a degree in Economics and Accounting from Tel Aviv University, a master’s in Law from Bar-Ilan University, and conducted research on ultra-Orthodox employment. Be’er Sheva and the Negev remain central to his identity, and he sees Ben-Gurion University as a cornerstone of the community and a source of pride for the region. Married to Dr. Revital, an academic, and is a father of four, residing in Ganei Tikva.