William Jacobo Handal was a Salvadoran businessman and politician. He served as El Salvador's Minister of Finance from May 2006 to June 2009.
William Handal | |
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Minister of Finance | |
In office 1 May 2006 – June 2009 | |
President | Antonio Saca |
Preceded by | José Guillermo López Suarez |
Succeeded by | Carlos Cáceres Chávez |
Personal details | |
Born | William Jacobo Handal 31 July 1951 |
Died | 2 July 2017 Miami |
Nationality | Salvadoran |
Education | Economics |
Alma mater | Southeastern Louisiana University |
He was born on 31 July 1951.[1] He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with bachelor's degree in economics in 1974.[2] In 1975 he started a long career in TACA International Airlines SA which lasted until his appointment to Antonio Saca's cabinet.[2] In May 2006, he was appointed as Minister of Finance.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Obituary for Mr. William Jacobo Handal". www.gracelandfuneralhome.com.
- ^ a b "News Release". www.southeastern.edu.
- ^ "2007 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year". www.southeastern.edu.
- ^ "Presidente salvadoreio nombra ministro de Hacienda". mrt.com. The Midland Reporter-Telegram.
- ^ "Fallece en Miami exministro de Hacienda, William Handal". ultimahora.sv (in Spanish). 2 July 2017.