Vivek Malek
Vivek Malek | |
|---|---|
| 48th Treasurer of Missouri | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2023 | |
| Governor | Mike Parson Mike Kehoe |
| Preceded by | Scott Fitzpatrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1977 (age 47–48) Rohtak, India |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Riju |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Maharshi Dayanand University (BA, LLB) Southeast Missouri State University (MBA) University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (LLM) |
Vivek Malek (born 1977) is an American attorney, businessman, and politician who is the State Treasurer of Missouri. First appointed Treasurer by Missouri Governor Mike Parson in 2022, he was elected to a full term in 2024 by winning landslide victories in both the primary and general elections. He is a member of the Republican Party and the first person of color to win state office in Missouri history.