Ronald Chagoury

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Ronald Chagoury
Born (1949-01-08) 8 January 1949 (age 75)
Benin City, Nigeria
Education College des Frères Chrétiens des Écoles Chrétiennes
Alma mater California State University, Long Beach
Occupation(s)CEO, Chagoury Group
Relatives Gilbert Chagoury (brother)

Ronald Chagoury (born 8 January 1949) is a Nigerian businessman, co-founder (with his billionaire brother Gilbert Chagoury), and CEO of the Chagoury Group.

Biography

Ronald Chagoury was born in Nigeria on January 8, 1949, the son of Ramez and Alice Chagoury, who had emigrated from Lebanon in the 1940s. He was educated at the College des Frères Chrétiens in Lebanon and studied business studies at California State University, Long Beach, US. [1]

Chagoury is married to Berthe, and they have two children. [1]

Chagoury's name has appeared in the Panama Papers. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Executive Team". Chagoury Group. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  2. Leaf, Aaron. "Nigeria's Chagoury Group Named In Latest Panama Papers Revelation Okayafrica". Okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.