
Pinchas Cohen
The Executive Board of the Israel Friends of Rabin Medical Center (IFRMC) in Israel announces the appointment of Pinchas (Pini) Cohen as its new Chairman. Cohen is dedicated to promoting the hospital and helping it to maintain its vaulted status as one of the outstanding medical facilities in Israel. Pini, as he is affectionately called, currently serves as CEO of Africa Israel Investments Ltd., as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Derech Eretz Highways Ltd., Danya Cebus Ltd., Gottex Ltd., and Africa-Israel Hotels Ltd. He served in the Israeli army as Lt.-Colonel and has a B.S. in Industrial Management from Tel Aviv University.
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