Fadhel Abdelkefi
Fadhel Abdelkefi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 |
| Nationality | Tunisian |
| Occupation(s) | Financier, politician |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Investment Minister of Tunisia, interim Minister of Finance of Tunisia |
Fadhel Abdelkefi (), alternatively referred to as Fadhel Abd Kefi, is a Tunisian financier and political figure. He held the position of Tunisia's Investment Minister until May 1, 2017, at which point he was named the interim Minister of Finance.
Early life
Born in 1970, Abdelkefi is the son of Ahmed Abdelkefi, who established Tunisia's inaugural leasing company in 1984. He earned a degree in economics from Pantheon-Sorbonne University.
Career
In 1994, Abdelkefi became part of his father's enterprise, Tunisie Valeurs, advancing to CEO by 2005. By 2013, he was also heading Integra Partners and held the role of non-executive chairman at the Bourse des valeurs mobilières de Tunis (BVMT).
His appointment as Investment Minister came in November 2016, where he focused on encouraging private sector investment to boost Tunisia’s economic growth. On May 1, 2017, he succeeded Lamia Zribi as acting Finance Minister but resigned from this role on August 18, 2017.
On October 19, 2023, he resigned from his position as president of Afek Tounes.