Guillermo Lasso
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About
Ecuadorian politician and businessman known for serving as the 47th president of Ecuador from 2021 to 2023. He was also the presidential candidate for the 2013, 2017, and 2021 elections for the party Creating Opportunities.
Before Fame
He studied Economics in college. He was the largest shareholder in Banco de Guayaquil and was executive president for more than 20 years. He began his political career by becoming the Governor of the Guayas Province from 1998 through 1999.
Trivia
He published the book Letters to My Children (2011), which was a book about pursuing economic opportunities and details his life and struggles. He is the founder of the political party Creating Opportunities.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He married María de Lourdes Alcívar in 1980. They have five children together.
Associated With
He was preceded in office by Lenin Moreno.
