Àngels Chacón facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honourable Àngels Chacón
Chacón in June 2018
Minister of Enterprise and Knowledge of Catalonia
In office 2 June 2018 – 3 September 2020
President	Quim Torra
Preceded by	Josep Rull (Direct rule from 27 October 2017)
Succeeded by	Ramon Tremosa
Secretary General of the Catalan European Democratic Party
In office 13 June 2021 – 22 December 2021
President	David Bonvehí
Deputy	Marc Solsona
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Vacant
Member of the Municipality Council of Igualada
In office 2011–2018
Personal details
Born	Maria Àngels Chacón i Feixas 1968 (age 56–57) Igualada, Catalonia, Spain
Political party	Centrem (since 2022)
Other political affiliations	Independent (2011–2016) Catalan European Democratic Party (2016–2022)
Alma mater	University of Barcelona

Maria Àngels Chacón i Feixas, born in 1968, is a Spanish politician from Catalonia. She used to be a minister in the Catalan government, in charge of business and knowledge.

Early Life and Education

Àngels Chacón was born in 1968 in a place called Igualada, in Catalonia, Spain. She studied law at the University of Barcelona. She also became an expert in international trade, which means dealing with business between different countries.

Working Life and Public Service

Early Career in Business

Before becoming a politician, Àngels Chacón worked in the paper industry. She was an export director for several companies. This means she helped companies sell their products to other countries. From 2008 to 2011, she was the general-secretary of the Anoia Business Union. This group represents many businesses in the Anoia region.

Joining the Government

Àngels Chacón also worked on special projects to help cities grow economically. In June 2017, she was chosen to be the director-general of industry. This was part of the Catalan government's Department of Business and Knowledge.

Becoming a Local Politician

In 2011, Chacón ran for local elections in Igualada. She ran as an independent candidate with the Convergence and Union group. She was elected and became the second deputy mayor. Her job was to help with the economy, trade, and tourism in Igualada. She was re-elected in 2015. After that, she became the first deputy mayor, focusing on economy, knowledge, and international matters. Later, she joined the Catalan European Democratic Party (PDeCAT).

Chacón and other members of the Catalan government on 2 June 2018

Minister in the Catalan Government

In May 2018, the new President of Catalonia, Quim Torra, wanted Àngels Chacón to be a minister. She was chosen to be the Minister of Enterprise and Knowledge. She officially started her role on June 2, 2018. She served in this important position until September 2020.

How She Was Elected

Àngels Chacón has been elected to public office twice in her hometown.

See also

In Spanish: Àngels Chacón para niños