Fadil Novalić
Fadil Novalić (born 25 September 1959) is a Bosnian politician who served as Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2015 to 2023. He also served as member of the Federal House of Representatives from 2023 to 2024. He is currently serving a four-year prison sentence for corruption in Vojkovići prison.
Fadil Novalić | |||||||||
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| Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||||||||
| In office 31 March 2015 – 28 April 2023 | |||||||||
| President | Marinko Čavara Lidija Bradara | ||||||||
| Preceded by | Nermin Nikšić | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Nermin Nikšić | ||||||||
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| Personal details | |||||||||
| Born | 25 September 1959 Gradačac, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, FPR Yugoslavia | ||||||||
| Nationality | Bosnian | ||||||||
| Political party | Party of Democratic Action (2015–present) | ||||||||
| Spouse | Selvija Novalić | ||||||||
| Children | 3 | ||||||||
| Alma mater | University of Sarajevo (BE) | ||||||||
| Occupation | Politician | ||||||||
| Profession | Entrepreneur, mechanical engineer | ||||||||
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| Allegiance | Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||||||
| Branch/service | Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||||||
| Years of service | 1992–1995 | ||||||||
| Rank | Soldier | ||||||||
| Unit | 107th Gradačac brigade | ||||||||
| Battles/wars | Bosnian War | ||||||||
Novalić graduated from the University of Sarajevo in 1983. He then worked for a number of years in the company TMD "Gradačac Famos", going from constructor to director. Later he moved on to head the company TMD "Automotive Industry" ("Cimos" TMD). Novalić was dismissed from Cimos in 2013 for alleged abuse of powers. He also chaired the Association of Businessmen of Gradačac and hometown football club Zvijezda Gradačac.
Following the 2014 general election, Novalić was appointed Federal Prime Minister in March 2015, as a member of the Party of Democratic Action. He remained in office after the 2018 general election. As Federal Prime Minister, he was one of the high-ranking officials that led Bosnia and Herzegovina's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Novalić was succeeded by Nermin Nikšić as Federal Prime Minister in April 2023, following the 2022 general election.
In May 2020, Novalić was accused of being involved in the "Ventilators affair" scandal, regarding his role in the "illegal import" of medical ventilators during his time as Prime Minister. In April 2023, he was found guilty in the first instance, receiving four years imprisonment. The court's Appellate panel confirmed the verdict in January 2024.