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
Minister of Finance
In office
1 May 2006 – June 2009
PresidentAntonio Saca
Preceded byJosé Guillermo López Suarez
Succeeded byCarlos Cáceres Chávez
Personal details
Born
William Jacobo Handal

31 July 1951
Died2 July 2017
Miami
NationalitySalvadoran
EducationEconomics
Alma materSoutheastern 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]

Handal died in July 2017 in Miami.[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Obituary for Mr. William Jacobo Handal". www.gracelandfuneralhome.com.
  2. ^ a b "News Release". www.southeastern.edu.
  3. ^ "2007 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year". www.southeastern.edu.
  4. ^ "Presidente salvadoreio nombra ministro de Hacienda". mrt.com. The Midland Reporter-Telegram.
  5. ^ "Fallece en Miami exministro de Hacienda, William Handal". ultimahora.sv (in Spanish). 2 July 2017.