Fadhel Abdelkefi

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Fadhel Abdelkefi
Born1970[ citation needed ]
Education Pantheon-Sorbonne University
Parent Ahmed Abdelkefi

Fadhel Abdelkefi, also known as Fadhel Abd Kefi, is a Tunisian financier and politician. He served as the Tunisian Investment Minister until May 1, 2017, when he was appointed as the acting Minister of Finance.

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Early life

His father, Ahmed Abdelkefi founded the first leasing company based in Tunisia in 1984. [1] Fadhel was born in 1970. He graduated from the Pantheon-Sorbonne University with a degree in economics. [1]

Career

Abdelkefi joined his father's company, Tunisie Valeurs, in 1994. [1] By 2005, he was its CEO. [1] By 2013, he was also the head of Integra Partners. [1] He was also the non-executive chairman of the Bourse des valeurs mobilières de Tunis (BVMT). [1]

Abdelkefi was appointed as the Tunisian Investment Minister in November 2016. [2] During his tenure, he encouraged private investment in Tunisia. [2] On May 1, 2017, he succeeded Lamia Zribi as the acting Finance Minister. [3] [4] On 18 August 2017, he resigns acting Finance Minister. [5]

Abdelkefi resigned from the presidency of Afek Tounes on 19 October 2023.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dahmani, Frida (January 9, 2013). "Fadhel Abdelkefi, financier sans frontières". Jeune Afrique. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Fanucchi, Bruno (November 14, 2016). "" Le salut de la Tunisie passe par l'investissement privé " (Mohamed Fadhel Abdelkefi, ministre du Développement)". La Tribune. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
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