Avi D. Eden is an independent business consultant, specializing in international strategic transactions including mergers and acquisitions. For over 30 years, until his retirement in 2003, Mr. Eden served in various positions including Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President at Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH). He was responsible for all M & A activity including the closing of at least 15 major acquisitions and divestitures; numerous public and private financings; and IR presentations to shareholders. During that period, Vishay grew from a small, niche resistor manufacturer into one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductor and passive electronic components. Currently Mr. Eden serves on the Board of Directors of Belfuse, Inc. (BELFB) and the selection committee of the Mid-Atlantic Angel Group (MAG). Mr. Eden is of counsel to the law firm on Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellot. Mr. Eden received his JD from the Harvard Law School in 1972. |