Laurent Salvador Lamothe 

🎂 Date of Birth

August 14, 1972

📍 Place of Birth

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

🏛 Profession & Political Titles

• Entrepreneur – Co-founder & former CEO, Global Voice Group

• Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Haiti (Oct 26, 2011 – Mar 1, 2012) 

• Prime Minister of Haiti (May 2012 – December 14, 2014)

👨‍👩‍👧 Spouse & Children

• Marital status: Reportedly single (not married)

• Children: Two daughters — Linka and Lara

👨‍👩‍👦 Parents

• Father: Louis G. Lamothe — Doctor in Spanish literature and founder of the Institut Lope de Vega in Haiti 

• Mother: Ghislaine Fortuney Lamothe — Painter and sculptor (noted artist; died 2020)

• Sibling: Brother Rubén Lamothe — Former captain of Haiti’s Davis Cup tennis team

🎓 Education

• Bachelor’s in Political Science, Barry University, Miami, FL

• MBA, With honors, University of St. Thomas, Miami Gardens, FL 

📅 Date Elected / Assumed Office

• Appointed Prime Minister by President Michel Martelly: May 2012

• Assumed office: May 16, 2012 (commonly cited date) 

🔄 Predecessor & Successor

• Predecessor as PM: Garry Conille

• Successor as PM: (Interim/stand-in following resignation) — office transition following resignation, late 2014 

🏰 Political Affiliation

Lamothe has been positioned as independent / pragmatic, aligning closely with economic development priorities rather than a traditional political party. He served under President Michel Martelly. 

🌐 Nationality & Citizenship

• Haitian

✝️ Religion / Beliefs

Not publicly emphasized; no authoritative verification available.

💼 Political Career & Impact

Laurent Lamothe entered public service from the private sector as:

1. Special Advisor to President Michel Martelly (2011) — focusing on investment and socio-economic development. 

2. Co-Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council for Economic Development and Investment alongside former U.S. President Bill Clinton. 

3. Minister of Foreign Affairs — managed Haiti’s external affairs prior to premiership. 

4. Prime Minister of Haiti (2012 – 2014) — longest continuity in that office in recent decades. 

During his tenure, his administration:

• Advocated infrastructure initiatives and social policy programs. 

• Encouraged foreign direct investment and implemented tax incentives aimed at business growth. 

• Promoted reforms targeting poverty reduction and economic modernization. 

Lamothe resigned amid political tensions on December 14, 2014. 

🗳 Election History

Lamothe was appointed, not elected, to his highest office as prime minister. There is no widely publicized electoral vote share data because Haiti’s House of Government posts are filled by presidential appointment with legislative confirmation. 

🏠 Personal Life

• Athletics: Represented Haiti in tennis, including Davis Cup competition in the 1990s. 

• Entrepreneurship: Beyond politics, he co-founded Global Voice Group, an ICT solutions firm with operations in emerging markets. 

📜 Legacy & Influence

Post-premiership, Lamothe became involved in social entrepreneurship and development finance:

• Founded LSL World Initiative, focusing on innovative financing for sustainable development programs. 

• Established the Dr. Louis G. Lamothe Foundation in his father’s memory, emphasizing Haiti’s development in education and economic sectors. 

Lamothe has been recognized by international organizations for leadership in global trade and economic development. 

Criticism & Controversies:
His administration, like many Haitian governments, has been part of public discourse regarding governance effectiveness. Certain investigations and later international sanctions against Haitian elites have included his name, which he has publicly contested. 

🔎 Miscellaneous

• Sports Achievement: Inducted into Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame for tennis. 

• Awards: Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” (2008); Latin Trade “Innovative Leader of the Americas” (2014). 

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