Nicholas Nahas
| Nicholas Nahas | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Economy and Trade | |
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Assumed office 13 June 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Najib Mikati |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Safadi |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
28 November 1946 Al Tall, Tripoli, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Glory Movement |
| Spouse(s) | Antoinette Haidar |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater |
Saint Joseph University Harvard Business School |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
Nicholas Nahas (born 28 November 1946) is a Lebanese businessman, politician and the current minister of economy.
Early life and education
Nahas was born in Tripoli on 28 November 1946.[1] He received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Saint Joseph University in Lebanon in 1972[2] Then he attended the postgraduate ISMP program at Harvard Business School in 1992.[1] and received a degree in business administration there.[2]
Career
Nahas began his career as a businessman in varied fields.[3] In 2005, he was appointed by then prime minister Najib Mikati as the chief economical counsellor.[1] Nahas was appointed minister of economy and trade on 13 June 2011 to the cabinet led by Najib Mikati.[4][5] He is one of the government ministers appointed by the prime minister in the cabinet.[6]
Personal life
Nahas is married to Antoinette Haidar and has three children.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "About Us". Ministry of Economy. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- 1 2 "Lineup of Mikati’s 30". The Daily Star. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Economic climate change following the Arab Spring Revolutions". IE. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ "Nicolas Nahas". The Harris School. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ "The Cabinet". Embassy of Lebanon Washington DC. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ "Lebanon government 'does not signal radical shift'". Gulf News. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mohammad Safadi |
Minister of Economy and Trade 2011 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |