Amin Salam (born 1979) is a Lebanese international corporate lawyer,[1] economist[2] and the Minister of Economy[3][4] in Najib Mikati's cabinet.[5]

Amin Salam
Salam in 2022
Minister of Economy and Trade
Assumed office
10 September 2021
PresidentMichel Aoun
Prime MinisterNajib Mikati
Preceded byRaoul Nehme
Personal details
Born1979 (age 44–45)
Beirut, Lebanon

Biography

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Salam was born to a Sunni Family in Beirut. He attended Sagesse University[1] and George Washington University,[1] earning a law degree.

Career

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In 2007, he served as an International Legal Counsel for Shearman & Sterling LLP based in New York City where he advised clients on structuring business transactions with sovereign wealth funds, conducted due diligence on legal disputes involving major oil and gas companies in the MENA region, and advised clients on major mergers and acquisitions.

In 2011, he served as Vice President of the National U.S.–Arab Chamber of Commerce where he functioned as the primary liaison between the US and the 22 MENA countries in advising high level officials in the public and private sectors on issues of trade, investment, security, and foreign affairs. In this capacity, he promoted sustainable bilateral business relationships for major corporations.

In 2018, he served as a senior managing director at Ankura Global Consulting Group where he advised on global infrastructure projects, trade, FDI and managed the global operations of the firm with focus on the EMEA regions.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Who's who in Lebanon's new government?". Al Arabiya English. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Who is in the new Lebanese Cabinet?". The National. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. ^ Nasr·Politics·, Nataly (11 September 2021). "Who Is Amin Salam, Lebanon's New Minister Of Economy". 961. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Line-Up of Najib Miqati's Government Announced". m.naharnet.com. Naharnet. 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  5. ^ "أمين سلام وزير الاقتصاد.. وهذه سيرته الذاتية". www.vdlnews.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  6. ^ Salam, Amin. "Amin Salam, Esq". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
Political offices
Preceded by Ministry of Economy and Trade (Lebanon)
10 September 2021–present
Incumbent