Who is Fritz Jean, the new president of the Transitional Presidential Council?
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince
· 3 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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This Friday, March 7, 2025, Fritz Alphonse Jean, representative of the Montana Accord to the TPC, is set to take the reins of the Transitional Presidential Council, as stipulated by the resolution on the rotating presidency of the TPC.
Many are seeking to know who Fritz Alphonse Jean is, and what his political background entails. Originally from Cap-Haïtien, Fritz Alphonse Jean was born on April 22, 1956. He studied in the United States before returning to pursue a career in Haiti.
He holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics (1981, Fordham University, New York), a Master's in Economics, specialization: “International Trade” (1983, Long Island University), and doctoral studies, with completed coursework and oral and written exams passed with honors, specialization: “Money and Banking and International Trade” (1987, New School For Social Research, New York). Thesis: “Interest rate Formation in Backward Agriculture” (not defended).
Professional Career
In Haiti, he first served as a professor at the State University of Haiti and an economic consultant, before being appointed Vice-Governor of the BRH in 1996, then Governor of the BRH (1998 to 2001). After his time in public service, he returned to the university sector as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Political Sciences at Notre Dame University of Haiti (UNDH).
From 2012 to 2016, he was the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Trades of the North-East Department.
Political Journey
On February 19, 2016, he was among the candidates proposed by interim president Jocelerme Privert to serve as Prime Minister. On February 25, 2016, he was officially appointed Prime Minister by the latter, following a joint consultation with the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Cholzer Chancy, and the Vice-President of the Senate of the Republic, Ronald Larêche. He was then sworn in on the 26th of the same month.
On March 8, 2016, he formed his government.
On March 21, 2016, his government was overthrown by the National Assembly. Enex Jean-Charles succeeded him.
In January 2022, as part of the establishment of a provisional transitional government, he presented his candidacy for President of the Republic to the Transitional Council, established during the signing of the Montana Accord.
On January 30, 2022, he was elected provisional president by delegates with over 62% of the votes. He thus came ahead of his main opponent, Edgard Leblanc Fils, who garnered just over 37%.
Member of the Transitional Presidential Council
On March 14, 2024, he was appointed a member of the Transitional Presidential Council for the Montana Accord.
Installed on April 25, 2024, alongside 8 other presidential advisors, he has since been responsible for the Economy portfolio within the said council.
On March 7, he becomes the new president of the TPC. Given his political past, will he be able to provide a new direction for the TPC?
Many are seeking to know who Fritz Alphonse Jean is, and what his political background entails. Originally from Cap-Haïtien, Fritz Alphonse Jean was born on April 22, 1956. He studied in the United States before returning to pursue a career in Haiti.
He holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics (1981, Fordham University, New York), a Master's in Economics, specialization: “International Trade” (1983, Long Island University), and doctoral studies, with completed coursework and oral and written exams passed with honors, specialization: “Money and Banking and International Trade” (1987, New School For Social Research, New York). Thesis: “Interest rate Formation in Backward Agriculture” (not defended).
Professional Career
In Haiti, he first served as a professor at the State University of Haiti and an economic consultant, before being appointed Vice-Governor of the BRH in 1996, then Governor of the BRH (1998 to 2001). After his time in public service, he returned to the university sector as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Political Sciences at Notre Dame University of Haiti (UNDH).
From 2012 to 2016, he was the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Trades of the North-East Department.
Political Journey
On February 19, 2016, he was among the candidates proposed by interim president Jocelerme Privert to serve as Prime Minister. On February 25, 2016, he was officially appointed Prime Minister by the latter, following a joint consultation with the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Cholzer Chancy, and the Vice-President of the Senate of the Republic, Ronald Larêche. He was then sworn in on the 26th of the same month.
On March 8, 2016, he formed his government.
On March 21, 2016, his government was overthrown by the National Assembly. Enex Jean-Charles succeeded him.
In January 2022, as part of the establishment of a provisional transitional government, he presented his candidacy for President of the Republic to the Transitional Council, established during the signing of the Montana Accord.
On January 30, 2022, he was elected provisional president by delegates with over 62% of the votes. He thus came ahead of his main opponent, Edgard Leblanc Fils, who garnered just over 37%.
Member of the Transitional Presidential Council
On March 14, 2024, he was appointed a member of the Transitional Presidential Council for the Montana Accord.
Installed on April 25, 2024, alongside 8 other presidential advisors, he has since been responsible for the Economy portfolio within the said council.
On March 7, he becomes the new president of the TPC. Given his political past, will he be able to provide a new direction for the TPC?
