Victor Kassir

Victor Kassir (; 1910–1997) was a Lebanese businessman and politician who was the deputy prime minister and minister of industry and economy between 1984 and 1988. Before entering government, he was a prominent figure in Beirut's merchant community and a long-serving president of the Beirut Traders Association.

Early life and education Kassir was born in Beirut in 1910. He descended from a Greek Orthodox family. He received a bachelor's degree in commercial sciences in 1930 from Saint Joseph University in Beirut. He was a member of the advisory committee of the Banque du Liban, a member of the Beirut Club, and a board member of the Banque Libano-Francaise.

Kassir was the deputy prime minister and the minister of economy and industry in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Rashid Karami in the period 29 April 1984 – 22 September 1988.

Personal life and death Kassir was married to Bert Merhej, and they had four children. He died on 13 October 1997.

Awards Kassir was the recipient of the following:

National Order of the Cedar (rank of officer) Order of Merit (rank of commander) Order of Saint Peter the Great