b'CURRICULUM VITAE\nRAYMOND BENJAMIN\nSecretary General\nInternational Civil Aviation Organization\n\nBorn:\n24 November 1945, Alexandria (Egypt)\nCitizenship:\nFrench\nFamily status: Married, 2 children\nLanguages:\nFrench (mother tongue) and English\nEducation\nMaster\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Public Law \xe2\x80\x93 Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences, Paris\nDiploma from the Institute of Political Studies, Paris\nDiploma from the Institute of Higher International Studies, Paris\nProfessional Experience\nAugust 2009\n\nSecretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)\n\n2008 \xe2\x80\x93 2009\n\nSpecial Adviser to the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organization (JAA/TO) and to\nthe European Aviation Security Training Institute (EASTI).\n\n1994 - 2007\n\nExecutive Secretary of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)\nDeveloped and presented policy advice and strategic options to the President and the 42\nMember States of ECAC on all issues relating to the Conference\xe2\x80\x99s work programme, with\nparticular emphasis on safety, security and environment. Oversaw the integration of new\nMember States. Served as Observer to the European Union Security Regulatory\nCommittee.\n\n1989-1994\n\nChief, Aviation Security Branch, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)\nAdvised the Secretary General and President of the Council on security policy matters\nand the development of a worldwide airport assessment and technical assistance\nprogramme. Developed a network of aviation security training schools and standardized\ntraining packages (STPs). Served as Secretary of the ICAO Aviation Security Panel and\nof the ICAO Group of Experts for the Detection of Plastic Explosives.\n\n1983-1989\n\nDeputy Secretary, European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)\n\n1982-1983\n\nAir Transport Officer, European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)\n\n1977-1982\n\nNegotiator of air transport bilateral agreements, Civil Aviation Administration of France\n\n1976-1977\n\nAdviser to Human Resources Division, Civil Aviation Administration of France\n\n1973-1976\n\nResearcher at the Secretariat of State in charge of French universities\n\n1970-1973\n\nAdviser in the Office of the Dean of the Paris Academy in charge of relations with\nuniversities\n\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\x94'