Saulos Chilima | |
|---|---|
 Chilima in 2022 | |
| 7th Vice President of Malawi | |
| In office 3 February 2020 – 10 June 2024 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika Lazarus Chakwera |
| Preceded by | Everton Chimulirenji |
| Succeeded by | Michael Usi |
| In office 31 May 2014 – 31 May 2019 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Khumbo Kachali |
| Succeeded by | Everton Chimulirenji |
| Minister of Economic Planning and Development | |
| In office 29 June 2020 – 10 June 2024 | |
| President | Lazarus Chakwera |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Minister of the Civil Service | |
| In office 31 May 2014 – 31 May 2019 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Khumbo Kachali |
| Minister Responsible for Public Events and Disaster Management | |
| In office 31 May 2014 – 31 May 2019 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Khumbo Kachali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Saulos Klaus Chilima 12 February 1973 Ntcheu, Malawi |
| Died | 10 June 2024 (aged 51) Chikangawa Forest Reserve, Malawi |
| Cause of death | Plane crash |
| Political party | Tonse Alliance United Transformation Movement (UTM) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Progressive Party (until 2018) |
| Spouse | Mary Chilima |
| Children | 2 (Sean and Elizabeth) |
| Alma mater | University of Malawi University of Bolton |
Saulos Klaus Chilima (12 February 1973 – 10 June 2024) was a Malawian economist and politician who served as Vice President of Malawi from 2014 to 2019 and again from 2020 until his death in 2024.[1] Chilima assumed office on 28 June 2020, winning the majority alongside presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera. Chilima also served as the Minister of Economic Planning and Development, as well as Head of Public Sector Reforms, a position he also previously held under the administration of former president Peter Mutharika. Before joining politics, Chilima held key leadership positions in various multi-national companies including Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Airtel Malawi, where he rose to become Chief Executive Officer.[2]
On 10 June 2024, a plane carrying Chilima and eight other passengers crashed in Chikangawa Forest Reserve in Mzimba District, killing all onboard. At least 41,000 people attended his state funeral.
- ^ "Saulos Chilima: Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business". www.bbc.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Profile of the Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi, Right Honourable Saulos Klaus Chilima". www.statehouse.mw. Archived from the original on 7 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.