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Paramount Group
Paramount Group is a Global Aerospace & Defence group of companies operating in the global defence, internal security and peacekeeping industries. Established in South Africa in 1994, it offers a range of military aircraft, armoured vehicles, maritime systems, equipment and training to governments. Since 2006, Paramount Group has been expanding its presence in the aerospace sector. During 2011, the company unveiled the AHRLAC (''Advanced High Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft''), a long-range reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft; it is the first military fixed-wing aircraft to be designed and built indigenously in Africa. In 2013, Paramount Group acquired South African aerospace firm ''Advanced Technologies and Engineering'' (ATE); during the following year, it announced the acquisition of the South African aerospace company Aerosud, its primary partner on the ARHLAC. Both firms have been integrated into the group. History Paramount Group was established by South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivor Ichikowitz
Ivor Ichikowitz (born September 1966) is a South African businessman, founder and executive chairman of Paramount Group. He is also an executive chairman of TransAfrica Capital and the Ichikowitz Family Foundation. Early life and education Ichikowitz was born in the mining town of Springs, Gauteng, Springs, South Africa, where he experienced first-hand the country's transition. His father, Louis, imported Suzuki motorcycles, setting the foundation on which Ichikowitz would later build his own company. Ichikowitz studied drama at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. During his time at university he became involved with protest theatre, before travelling throughout Africa and studying African literature. Career During the past twenty years, Ichikowitz has developed a number of businesses including defence industry, defence and aerospace, mining, oil and gas, agriculture and sustainable development, property, retail and tourism. Ichikowitz founded t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |