Laurent Lamothe

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Laurent Lamothe
Prime Minister of Haiti
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 16, 2012
President Michel Martelly
Preceded by Garry Conille
Minister of Planning and External Cooperation
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 6, 2012
Preceded by Josefa Gauthier
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
October 24, 2011 – August 6, 2012
Prime Minister Garry Conille
Preceded by Marie-Michèle Rey
Succeeded by Pierre-Richard Casimir
Personal details
Born Laurent Salvador Lamothe
(1972-08-14) 14 August 1972
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Alma mater Barry University
St. Thomas University

Laurent Salvador Lamothe (born 14 August 1972) is a Haitian political figure who has served in the government of Haiti as Minister of Foreign Affairs since October 2011, having been appointed Prime Minister on 4 May 2012.[1] Previously, he was co-founder and CEO of the company Global Voice Group.[2][3]

Life and career

Son of Louis G. Lamothe, a doctor in Spanish literature and the founder of the Lope de Vega Institute, and of Ghislaine Fortuney Lamothe, a painter, Lamothe was born in Port-au-Prince. He grew up in an academic and artistic, but also athletic, environment. His elder brother, Ruben, served as captain of the Haitian Davis Cup tennis team for some time. A tennis player himself, Laurent Lamothe represented his country at the Davis Cup in 1994 and 1995.[4]

At the same point in time, Lamothe left Haiti to complete his tertiary studies in the United States. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in political sciences at Barry University in Miami, he turned to business management and obtained a master’s degree with an honorable mention from Saint Thomas University.[5][citation needed] He was said to be a "keen, analytical and articulate student, a gentleman and a people person".[5]

Two years after obtaining his master’s degree in business management, he founded the telecommunications company Global Voice Group with his business partner, Patrice Baker.[4] The company started out as a small telecommunications company and is today a worldwide provider of technological solutions in emerging markets and developing countries.[6] Through his company, Global Voice Group, he introduced telecoms governance technologies in Africa which allow regulation agencies to manage the sector in terms of control, tariff equity and transparency. This earned him a nomination as Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” in May 2008.[7]

Political career

His involvement in the political and social life of Haiti subsequently led him to accept the position of Special Advisor to Haitian President Michel Martelly.[7] In order to achieve more and to avoid conflicts of interest, Laurent Lamothe resigned from his businesses and considers himself as a former businessman.[3] He also became a member of the Interim Commission for the Reconstruction of Haiti (CIRH).

In September 2011, Lamothe and former United States President Bill Clinton co-chaired the Presidential Advisory Council for the Economic Development and Investment in Haiti launched by President Martelly on September 8, 2011 to help redevelop Haiti by making it more attractive to foreign companies and investors.[8]

Subsequently, Lamothe was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti. On October 26, 2011, he made his first speech as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs during his installation ceremony, which took place in Bois-Verna, Haiti.[9] He is viewed as "competent and dynamic minister" and a "talented entrepreneur with the vision to move Haiti forward"[10]

On March 1, 2012, Lamothe was designated as the Prime Minister of Haiti by President Michel Martelly following the resignation of Prime Minister Garry Conille.[11]

Following a controversy concerning the nationality of certain senators and ministers from Haiti, the Preliminary Report of the Senate Committee on Nationality published March 8, 2012, in Port-au-Prince is clear: the documents of Laurent Lamothe's nationality within the concerned service of the State are all complete.[12] The senatorial commission charged to verify the conformity of Laurent Lamothe's documents is composed of senators Francky Exius, William Jeanty, Jean-Baptiste Bien-Aimé, Kély C. Bastien, Mélius Hyppolite, Jean Rodolphe Joazile and Lucas Saint-Vil. The commission has been formed following a private meeting led by senator François Anick Joseph.[13]

On 10 April 2012, the Senate endorsed his nomination with 19 votes in favour to 3 votes against.[14] The Chamber of Deputies endorsed him 62 to 3 on 3 May 2012.[15] He was formally appointed on 4 May 2012.[1]

On 24 September 2013, the Senate voted his impeachment for his alleged involvement in the death of Judge Jean Serge Joseph, died of a stroke Saturday, July 13, 2013. [16]

Personal life

On 2 May 2013, in an interview with Ticket Magazine, Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe confirmed that he and Czech model Petra Němcová are a couple. Lamothe is the father of two daughters, Linka and Lara.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-mct-presidential-decree-names-lamothe-haiti-prime-20120505,0,908081.story
  2. ↑ Cauchy, M. "Mr. Patrice Baker succeeds Mr. Laurent Lamothe as CEO of Global Voice Group". Global Voice Group. 2 November 2011. Retrieved on 17 November 2011
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Geffrard, R. "L'hyperactif Laurent Lamothe". Le Nouvelliste. 5 january 2012. Retrieved on 23 march 2012
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Équipe de rédaction de Haitian Success Stories. "Laurent Lamothe: An entrepreneur committed to socio-economic development". Haitian Success Stories. 28 July 2011. Retrieved on 17 November 2011
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 cnweeklynews.com, 8 March 2012, Who is Laurent Lamothe?
  6. ↑ Cauchy, M. "Who is Laurent Lamothe, CEO of Global Voice Group?". Defend HT. 1 September 2011. Retrieved on 18 November 2011
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 (French) HL/Haïti Libre. "Haïti - Économie : Laurent Lamothe conseiller spécial du Président Martelly". Haïti Libre. 22 August 2011. Retrieved on 18 November 2011
  8. ↑ "Laurent Lamothe and former US President Bill Clinton to co-chair the Presidential Advisory Council for the Economic Development of Haiti". PR Newswire. 14 September 2011. Retrieved on 18 November 2011
  9. ↑ "Laurent Lamothe makes his first Commitments as the new Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs". PR Newswire. 28 October 2011. Retrieved on 18 November 2011
  10. ↑ "Haiti's latest constitutional crisis is another setback for rebuilding efforts". The Guardian. March 13th 2012. Retrieved on March 13th 2012
  11. ↑ "Laurent Lamothe candidat designated for the position of Prime Minister". Haiti Libre. 1 March 2012. Retrieved on 3 March 2012
  12. ↑ "Haiti - Politic : The file on the nationality of Laurent Lamothe is complete". Haiti Libre. March 8th 2012. Retrieved on March 11th 2012
  13. ↑ (French) "Lamothe lentement vers la Primature, les passeports remis au président Martelly". Le Nouvelliste. March 13th 2012. Retrieved on March 14th 2012
  14. ↑ http://rulers.org/2012-04.html
  15. ↑ http://rulers.org/2012-05.html
  16. ↑ . [Haiti - Politic : The Senate voted the impeachment of the highest authorities of the State]. March 13th 2012. Retrieved on March 14th 2012]
Political offices
Preceded by
Marie-Michèle Rey		 Minister of Foreign Affairs
2011–2012 		Succeeded by
Pierre Richard Casimir
Preceded by
Garry Conille		 Prime Minister of Haiti
2012–present 		Incumbent
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