Sherif Abdallah

Sherif Abdallah
Born	(1958-08-18) August 18, 1958 Cairo, Egypt
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, businessman
Known for	Founder of Les Assurances Léger S.A.; Honorary Italian General Consul in Port-au-Prince

Sherif Abdallah (born 18 August 1958) is a prominent Egyptian entrepreneur and businessman. Originating from Cairo with an Egyptian father and Italian mother, Abdallah moved to Haiti in 1981. He established Les Assurances Léger S.A., alongside ventures in helicopter leasing and hospitality, including a hotel with conference facilities.

Background

Born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1958, Abdallah is the son of an Egyptian father and an Italian mother. He made the decision to settle in Haiti in 1981.

Business

Throughout more than forty years, Abdallah has played a significant role in advancing Haiti's economy by engaging in sectors such as tourism, real estate development, banking, aviation, and public administration. His approach to business champions principles of liberal democracy, effective governance, and global trade. Additionally, he has contributed support to both governmental and private entities during periods of crisis in Haiti.

Italian Consul

Abdallah has held the position of Honorary Italian General Consul in Port-au-Prince since 2012. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the title Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy by President Sergio Mattarella.

Canadian government sanctions

On December 5, 2022, the Canadian authorities imposed sanctions on several Haitian business figures, including Abdallah, accusing them of providing financial assistance to gangs. Abdallah refuted these claims and subsequently stepped down from his role on the Board of Directors at Sogebank, one of Haiti’s leading commercial banks. He is currently represented by legal counsel based in both the United States and Canada.

See also

• Arab Haitians

External links

• Official website, Sherif Abdallah