William Jacobo Handal
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PresidentAntonio Saca
Preceded byJosé Guillermo López Suarez
Succeeded byCarlos Cáceres Chávez
BornWilliam Jacobo Handal
31 July 1951
31 July 1951
William Handal | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 65) |
| Education | Economics |
| Alma mater | Southeastern Louisiana University |
William Jacobo Handal was a Salvadoran businessman and politician. He served as El Salvador's Minister of Finance from May 2006 to June 2009.
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]
