Gilbert Bigio

Gilbert Bigio is a Haitian billionaire and retired businessman. He is the wealthiest person in Haiti. He is also the de facto leader of Haiti's Jewish community and an honorary consul to Israel.[1][2][3]

Early years

Bigio is from a Sephardic Jewish family of Syrian descent, whose family emigrated to Haiti in 1896. Ever since, the family has been involved in commercial activities all throughout the country.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Haiti's Few Jews Hold On To History". Webster University. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  2. ↑ "Scenes From The Haiti Relief Mission". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  3. ↑ "Haiti". Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  4. ↑ Hall, Michael R. (2012). "Historical Dictionary of Haiti". p. 120. ISBN 9780810875494. Retrieved 2 February 2015.