George Tenet, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

George Tenet

Director of the CIA

Date of Birth: 05-Jan-1953

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

George John Tenet (born January 5, 1953) is a former Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) for the United States Central Intelligence Agency as well as a Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. Tenet held the position as the DCI from July 1997 to July 2004, making him the second-longest-serving director in the agency's history—behind Allen Welsh Dulles—as well as one of the few DCIs to serve under two U.S.
presidents of opposing political parties.
He played a key role in overseeing intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction in advance of the Iraq War.
A 2005 Inspector General's report found that Tenet bears "ultimate responsibility" for the United States intelligence community's failure to develop a plan to control al Qaeda in the lead-up to 9/11.
Tenet has been criticized for personally authorizing the CIA's use of brutal and ineffective torture techniques during his tenure, in contravention of international law.In February 2008, he became a managing director at investment bank Allen & Company.