Isaac Gilinski Sragowicz
Isaac Gilinski Sragowicz | |
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| Born | February 19, 1934 Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Occupation(s) | Financier, banker, diplomat |
| Known for | Ambassador of Colombia to Israel (2010–2013) |
Isaac Gilinski Sragowicz (; born on 19 February 1934) is a prominent Colombian financier and banker. Between 2010 and 2013, he held the position of Ambassador of Colombia to Israel.
Ambassadorship
On 28 October 2009, President Álvaro Uribe Vélez designated Gilinski as the Ambassador of Colombia to Israel at the Palace of Nariño. He officially delivered his Letters of Credence to Israeli President Shimon Peres at Beit HaNassi on 11 January 2010. Notably, his brother Lazar Gilinski also represented Colombia as ambassador to Israel during the 1980s.
Personal life
Isaac Gilinski Sragowicz was born in Barranquilla on 19 February 1934, descending from Lithuanian Jewish immigrants who relocated from Israel in the 1920s. Since 1957, he has been married to Perla Bacal Zweiban, and together they have three children: Jaime, Rutie, and Tania. His eldest son, Jaime, is recognized as a leading international banker and ranks among Colombia's wealthiest figures.