Shai Reshef
Shai Reshef (Hebrew: שי רשף) is an Israeli businessperson and academic administrator. He is the founder and president of University of the People.
Shai Reshef | |
|---|---|
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| President of University of the People | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Rotem Reshef |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan (MA) |
| Occupation | Businessperson, academic administrator |
Biography
Reshef earned an M.A. in Chinese Politics from the University of Michigan.[1]
From 1989 to 2005, Reshef served as Chief Executive Officer and then Chairman of the Kidum Group, a for-profit educational services and test preparation company.[2] In January 2009, Reshef founded the University of the People. He serves as the institution's president.[3]
Reshef is married to painter Rotem Reshef and has four children.[1]
References
- Wiener, Julie (2013-01-08). "An Israeli 'Citizen Of The World'". The New York Jewish Week. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
- Lewin, Tamar (January 25, 2009). "Israeli Entrepreneur Plans a Free Global University That Will Be Online Only". The New York Times.
- "Shai Reshef". uopeople.edu. University of the People. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
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