Ghassan is an administrator and expert at the international level in planning, economics and technology.

[2] Ghassan Hasbani was born in Rmeil, Beirut to a Greek Orthodox Christian family in 1972.

He completed his graduate studies in London and obtained a degree with distinction in engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

[4][5][6] After the resignation of Tammam Salam, Aoun designated Saad Hariri to form a new cabinet following binding parliamentary consultations.

This came as a result of the consensus that led to the election of Aoun, and it was the second time Hariri held the position.