Prime Minister Najib Mikati Children Three Preceded by Mohammad Safadi Name Nicholas Nahas | Nationality Lebanese Role Lebanese Politician Spouse(s) Antoinette Haidar Political party Majd Movement | |
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Born 28 November 1946 (age 77)
Al Tall, Tripoli, Lebanon ( 1946-11-28 ) Alma mater Saint Joseph University
Harvard Business School Education Harvard Business School, Saint Joseph University | ||
Nicholas Nahas (born 28 November 1946) is a Lebanese businessman, politician and the current minister of economy.
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Early life and education
Nahas was born in Tripoli on 28 November 1946. He received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Saint Joseph University in Lebanon in 1972 Then he attended the postgraduate ISMP program at Harvard Business School in 1992. and received a degree in business administration there.
Career
Nahas began his career as a businessman in varied fields. In 2005, he was appointed by then prime minister Najib Mikati as the chief economical counsellor. Nahas was appointed minister of economy and trade on 13 June 2011 to the cabinet led by Najib Mikati. He is one of the government ministers appointed by the prime minister in the cabinet.
Personal life
Nahas is married to Antoinette Haidar and has three children.