Nicholas Nahas

Nicolas Nahas (born 28 November 1946) is a Lebanese businessman, politician and former minister of economy.

Nicholas Nahas
Minister of Economy and Trade
In office
13 June 2011 – 15 February 2014
Prime MinisterNajib Mikati
Preceded byMohammad Safadi
Personal details
Born (1946-11-28) 28 November 1946
Al Tall, Tripoli, Lebanon
NationalityLebanese
Political partyGlory Movement
Spouse(s)Antoinette Haidar
ChildrenThree
Alma materSaint Joseph University
Harvard Business School

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 was 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. "About Us". Ministry of Economy. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  2. "Lineup of Mikati's 30". The Daily Star. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  3. "Economic climate change following the Arab Spring Revolutions". IE. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  4. "Nicolas Nahas". The Harris School. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  5. "The Cabinet". Embassy of Lebanon Washington DC. Archived from the original on 14 April 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  6. "Lebanon government 'does not signal radical shift'". Gulf News. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
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