| Basit Igtet | |
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| Born | (1970-09-24) September 24, 1970 (age 54) Benghazi, Libya |
| Nationality | Libya Switzerland |
| Spouse | Sara Bronfman |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Edgar Bronfman, Sr. (father-in-law) |
Basit Igtet (born 24 September 1970) is a Zurich-based entrepreneur and Libyan national who has founded several companies in various sectors. In 2011, he worked to support the Libyan revolution through international lobbying and was consequently appointed as a Special Envoy to the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) on 4 September 2011.
Career
In 2004, Igtet formed Swiss International Management AG which provides business services to the State of Qatar.
Work with Libya
In 2010, Igtet founded the Independent Libya Foundation (ILF) together with New York-based businessman Adam M. Hock.
In March 2011, he hosted General Abdul Fatah Younis, former Interior Minister of Libya (under the Gaddafi government), turned leader of the rebel armed forces, in the EU capital.
On 14 June 2011, he met with the president of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, at the Palace of the Herons (Palacio de las Garzas) to lobby for official recognition of the NTC.
On 4 September 2011, Igtet was appointed as Special Envoy to the Libyan National Transitional Council for humanitarian aid from the area of North America and South America.
On 19 November 2011, Igtet organized an ILF delegation in Benghazi, Libya to present strategies for rebel re-integration.
Philanthropy
He sponsored one show at La Comédie Française at Paris in 2012.
Personal life
Igtet is married to Sara Bronfman, daughter of billionaire Edgar Bronfman, Sr.; they have one daughter.
References
- ^ richard (September 5, 2011). "President of ILF appointed as special envoy to the TNC". Independent Libya Foundation. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
- "Abdul-Basit Igtet - Zürich". Moneyhouse (in German).
- "Independent Libya Foundation". Archived from the original on July 20, 2011.
- "Pro-insurgency Libya office opens in Brussels". EUbusiness. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
- Official website of the Republic of Panama ( It is claim, no evidence ; it needs resources). documenting the visit by Basit Igtet
- CNBC coverage of November 19th Libya visit
- "Mise en page 1" (PDF) (in French). Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- Sheffield, Carrie (December 5, 2013). "Can A Business Entrepreneur Save Libya?". Forbes.
Sources
- "ABOUT US". Athal Energy. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015.