Cheniere Energy Appoints Albert G. Nahas as Vice President, Government Affairs
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (AMEX:LNG) announced today that Albert G. Nahas has been appointed Vice President, Government Affairs. In this capacity, he will head up the Company's Washington, D.C., office, serving as a liaison between Cheniere and senior level political and national oil company leaders.
Albert Nahas has over thirty years of diplomatic experience, including service to the United Nations, Organization of American States and U.S. Department of State. Most recently, he held the position of U.S. deputy Director for Iraq Economic Policy at the U.S. Department of State's Near East Bureau, Office of Iraq Affairs. Mr. Nahas joined the United States Department of State in 1977 as a Foreign Service Officer.
Albert Nahas received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the University of Montreal in 1972 and his Master of Science in International Law and Business from Georgetown University on 1976. Mr. Nahas is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the Charles E. Cobb, Jr. Award for innovative improvement of business climates for U.S. Companies.
Cheniere's Chairman and CEO, Charif Souki, said, "As a career diplomat, Albert Nahas adds a new level of international business and political insight to our organization. His experience will further our ability to ethically and efficiently manage the international relationships that are vital to our success as global players in the natural gas marketplace."
Cheniere is based in Houston, Texas. Additional information about Cheniere may be found on the company's web site at www.cheniere.com.
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Source: Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Released October 22, 2007