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Raymond AudiLebanese banker and statesman.
Date of Birth: 06.10.1932
Country:  Lebanon |
Content:
- Founder and Chairman of Bank Audi SAL
- Political Appointment and Family Legacy
- Honors and Recognitions
- - Officer of the National Order of the Cedar (1998)
- - Doctor Honoris Causa from the American University of Beirut
Founder and Chairman of Bank Audi SAL
In 1962, Raymond Audi, alongside his brothers, established and joined the Board of Directors of Bank Audi SAL as part of the Audi Saradar Group. His banking career has been marked by leadership positions, including serving as President of the Association of Banks in Lebanon since November 1993 and Chairman of the Board and General Manager of the bank since 1998. Additionally, he holds roles as Chairman of the bank's Corporate Governance Council and Remuneration Committee.
Political Appointment and Family Legacy
From 2008 to 2009, Raymond Audi served as Minister of Displaced Persons in the Lebanese government led by Fouad Siniora. His son, Pierre Audi, is a renowned theater and opera director who has served as artistic director of the Dutch National Opera since 1998.
Honors and Recognitions
Raymond Audi has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including:
- Officer of the National Order of the Cedar (1998)
- Knight of the National Order of the Cedar (1974)- Order of Saint Gregory the Great (Vatican, 1971)
- Knight of the Order of Malta (1980)
- Commander of the Order of Civil Merit (Spain, 2001)
- Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor (France, 2003)
- Honorary Citizen of London (United Kingdom, 2005)
- Hospitality Annual Award (2006)
- Euromoney Award for Outstanding Contribution to Financial Services in the Middle East (2006)
