Vassos Shiarly | |
|---|---|
Βάσος Σιαρλή | |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 24 March 2012 – 1 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kikis Kazamias |
| Succeeded by | Michael Sarris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) London, England |
| Profession | Banker, politician |
Vassos Shiarly (Greek: Βάσος Σιαρλή, locally [ˈvasos ʃaɾˈli]; born 1948) is a British Cypriot banker and politician. He studied at the London School of Economics and Wayne State University. From 24 March 2012 until 1 March 2013, Shiarly served as the Minister of Finance of Cyprus.[1] Chosen by President Demetris Christofias to replace the ailing Kikis Kazamias,[2][3] he and his predecessor oversaw the collapse of public finances amidst the 2012–2013 Cypriot financial crisis.[4]