Michel Menassa
Profile
Michel Menassa is a Lebanese politician and retired military officer who has served as the Minister of National Defense of Lebanon since February 2025. A former Major General in the Lebanese Army, he held various leadership roles including commander of the Beirut Air Base and Inspector General at the Ministry of Defense. Following his military retirement, he transitioned to the private sector, working in the shipping industry for the CMA CGM Group. His appointment to the cabinet of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is widely viewed as a strategic shift in Lebanese politics, signaling a potential move toward more neutral leadership and a reduction in the influence of Hezbollah.
Details
- Born
- November 23, 1952
- Birth place
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Education
- Lebanese Army Military Academy
- Career
- Military officer, Major General in the Lebanese Army, Business Process Manager at CMA CGM Group, LTI Manager at Land Transport International, Export Commercial Manager
