Hieu Van Le | |
|---|---|
 Le in 2015 | |
| 35th Governor of South Australia | |
| In office 1 September 2014 – 31 August 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Jay Weatherill Steven Marshall |
| Lieutenant Governor | Brenda Wilson |
| Preceded by | Kevin Scarce |
| Succeeded by | Frances Adamson |
| Lieutenant Governor of South Australia | |
| In office 31 August 2007 – 15 August 2014 | |
| Governor | Kevin Scarce |
| Preceded by | Bruno Krumins |
| Succeeded by | Brenda Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1954 Quảng Trị, State of Vietnam, Indochinese Federation |
| Spouse | Lan T. Phuong Le |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Government House |
| Alma mater | Dalat University University of Adelaide |
| Profession | Accountant Economist |
| Website | Governor.sa.gov.au |
Hieu Van Le, AC (Vietnamese: Lê Văn Hiếu; born 1 January 1954) was the 35th governor of South Australia, in office from 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2021. He served as the state's lieutenant-governor from 2007 to 2014. He also served as chair of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC) from 2006 to 2009. Le is the first person of Asian heritage to be appointed a state governor in Australia,[1] and first person of Vietnamese background to be appointed to a vice-regal position anywhere in the world.[2]
- ^ Martin, Sarah (2 September 2014). "SA Governor Hieu Van Le 'a beacon of hope'". The Australian. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Graduations 2008: Honorary degrees". Adelaidean. 24 August 2021.