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Ehud 'Udi' Angel is an Israeli businessman and philanthropist, serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of XT Holdings Ltd. and XT Group, a prominent Israeli company involved in maritime, shipping, and hi-tech sectors. He joined the XT Group in 1975, advanced to Managing Director in 1980, and later assumed leadership roles across its subsidiaries, including Chief Executive Officer at XT Investments Ltd. and Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer at XT Hi-Tech. Previously, he served as Chairman of Ofer Hi-Tech, contributing to technological entrepreneurship and business development. Angel played a key role in high-profile corporate maneuvers, notably participating alongside Idan Ofer in the 1999 takeover of Israel Corporation, after which he was appointed Chairman of Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., one of Israel's major shipping companies. His career spans decades in leadership positions within the Ofer Group's maritime and investment arms, managing significant public assets and networks in Israel's business landscape, while also being involved in various charitable causes. With 22 known professional relationships documented in business directories, Angel maintains an extensive network in finance, shipping, and technology industries.