Thierry Santa
Thierry Santa (born 29 August 1967) is a French politician in New Caledonia serving as the 9th and current President of the Government of New Caledonia, elected by the cabinet on 6 July 2019.[1] Santa is the leader of The Rally political party since 2018. He previously served as President of the Congress of New Caledonia from 2015 to 2018 and secretary general of The Rally from 2013 to 2016.
Thierry Santa | |
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| President of the Government of New Caledonia | |
| Assumed office 6 July 2019 | |
| Vice President | Gilbert Tyuienon |
| Preceded by | Philippe Germain |
| Acting president of The Rally | |
| Assumed office 5 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre Frogier |
| President of the Congress of New Caledonia | |
| In office 17 July 2015 – 30 July 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gaël Yanno |
| Succeeded by | Gaël Yanno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1967 Papeete, French Polynesia |
| Political party | The Rally (New Caledonia) The Republicans (France) |
| Spouse(s) | Sabine Di Russo |
| Alma mater | University of Bordeaux |
Santa was born in Papeete (Tahiti, French Polynesia) and studied economic science at the University of Bordeaux I.
Personal life
Santa married Sabine Di Russo (born 1 February 1974) on 3 September 2010,[2] the Human Resources Director of the company Nouméa Casinos.[3]
References
- https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/393166/thierry-santa-elected-new-caledonia-president
- « Thierry Santa et Sabine Di Russo », Carnet blanc, site officiel de la ville du Mont-Dore (in French)
- A. Noir, « À l'école du jeu », site officiel de la Province Sud, 17 juin 2009 Archived 21 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine (in French)
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