Henry A. Kissinger

Chairman, Kissinger Associates USA

1950, graduate (Hons), Harvard College; MA and PhD, Harvard University. 1952-69, various positions with Harvard University. 1969-75, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; 1973-77, US Secretary of State; 1983-85, Chair, National Bipartisan Commission on Central America; 1984-90, Member, Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board of the President; 1986-88, Member, Commission on Integrated Long-Term Strategy, National Security and Defense Department. Currently, Chairman, Kissinger Associates; Councillor and Member, International Advisory Committee, Chase Manhattan Bank. Chairman, International Advisory Board, American International Group; Counsellor and Trustee, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Honorary Governor, Foreign Policy Association. Member of the Board of Directors: Continental Grain Company; The Revlon Group; Freeport-McMoRan. Adviser to the Board of Directors, American Express Company. Trustee, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Director, International Rescue Committee. Author of numerous books and articles. Recipient of honours and awards including: the Nobel Peace Prize (1973) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977).