Nicolas Nahas
Nicolas Nahas (born 28 November 1946) is a Lebanese businessman and politician. He was the minister of economy and trade between 2011 and 2014. 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 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 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 was 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. References External links 20th-century Lebanese businesspeople 21st-century Lebanese businesspeople 1946 births Harvard Business School alumni Greek Orthodox Christians from Lebanon Lebanese civil engineers Living people Members of the Parliament of Lebanon People from Tripoli, Lebanon Saint Joseph University alumni Azm Movement politicians Economy and Trade ministers of Lebanon