Dr. William J. Perry

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Dr. William J. Perry is currently the Michael and Barbara Berberian Professor at Stanford University with a joint appointment in the School of Engineering and the Institute for International Studies and Co-director of the Preventive Defense Project. Dr. Perry was the 19th Secretary of Defense for the United States, serving from February 1994 to January 1997. He previously served as Deputy Secretary of Defense (1993-1994) and as Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (1977-1981). In the private sector, Dr. Perry has founded and led two technology firms and also has served on the board of directors of several technology companies, including Anteon International Corporation. Dr. Perry has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.