Farid Raphaël

Farid Raphaël (1933–2014) was a Lebanese economist and banker. He was the founder, chairman and general manager of the Banque Libano-Française (BLF).

Early life and education He was born Farid Élias Raphaël in Dlebta, Lebanon, on 28 October 1933. He hailed from a Maronite family. He was a graduate of the Saint Joseph University where he obtained a degree in Lebanese law. He was its deputy director. He was succeeded by Walid Raphaël in the posts on 15 September 2014. He served as the chairman of the Association of Banks in Lebanon between 1997 and 2001 and then, became its permanent member. His funeral ceremony was held at the Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut, on 3 September, and he was buried in Dlebta.