Najib Mikati Former President of the Council of Ministers Lebanon

Professional

Najib A. Mikati is the former Premier of Lebanon. He began his political career when he held—between 1998 and 2004 and in three consecutive cabinets—the portfolio of the ministry of Public Works and Transport. In 2000, he was elected Deputy for Tripoli, North Lebanon, in the Lebanese Parliament, until 2005, when he became Prime Minister of Lebanon. During his mandate, he steered the country towards notable democratic elections.

Before entering politics, he cofounded INVESTCOM, a leading telecommunications family business, which pioneered telephony in emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa, rapidly setting unprecedented achievement and growth. MTN acquired INVESTCOM after the shares of INVESTCOM were listed on both the London and Dubai stock exchanges.

Premier Mikati is responsible for core policy guidance and analysis, bridging the private and public sectors.

Education

Premier Mikati was educated at the American University of Beirut, at INSEAD, and at Harvard University.

Memberships & Affiliations

• Board of Trustees, The American University of Beirut
• Member, Dean’s International Council, Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago
• Member, International Advisory Council, International Crisis Group

Personal

Najib A. Mikati was born in 1955 in Tripoli, Lebanon. A philanthropist, Premier Mikati lives in Lebanon with his wife May. They have three children.