Fadi Abboud
Fadi Abboud | |
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Minister of Tourism | |
In office 13 June 2011 – 15 February 2014 | |
Prime Minister | Najib Mikati |
Preceded by | Himself |
Succeeded by | Michel Pharoun |
Minister of Tourism | |
In office 2009–2011 | |
Prime Minister | Saad Hariri |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Personal details | |
Born |
Sakiyat Al Misk | 21 March 1955
Nationality | Lebanese |
Children | Two |
Alma mater | University of Westminister |
Religion | Christian |
Website | Official website |
Fadi or Fady Elias Abi Abboud (Arabic: فادي عبود; born 21 March 1955) is a Lebanese businessman, politician and minister of tourism.
Early life and education
Abboud was born into a Maronite Christian family in Sakiyat Al Misk on 21 March 1955.[1][2][3] He graduated from the International School of Choueifat and later studied economics at the University of Westminister in London.[3][4]
Career
Abboud began his career as the chairman of General Packaging Industries in 1982.[1] He was twice appointed the president of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists.[5][6] He was also a member of the American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and the International Chamber of Commerce.[6]
He was appointed minister of tourism in the Saad Hariri's cabinet in November 2009.[1][7] He was reappointed to the same post in the Najib Mikati's cabinet in June 2011.[8] Abboud's term ended on 15 February 2014 and Michel Pharoun was appointed tourism minister.[9]
Alliances
Abboud is close to the Syrian Socialist Nationalist Party and the Free Patriotic Movement.[3]
Personal life
Abboud married Sara Lilianna Saban in 1986.[1] They have two children.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Resume". Official website of F. Abboud. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ↑ "Biography". Katagogi. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- 1 2 3 "New Lebanese Cabinet Announced". Wikileaks. 10 November 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ↑ "Fady Abboud". Beirut. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ↑ "Fadi Abboud will sue Israel for marketing traditional Lebanese dishes". Now Lebanon. 7 October 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Speakers". Astana Economic Forum. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ↑ "In Recognition of H.E. Minister Fady Abboud". Capitol Words. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ↑ "The Cabinet". Embassy of Lebanon Washington DC. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ Lebanese cabinet formed after 10-month stalemate Al Arabiya. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.