Hanif Yusuf Explained

Hanif Yusoof is a Sri Lankan businessman, entrepreneur, and the current governor of the Western Province of Sri Lanka.^{[1] [2]} He is also the co-founder of Expolanka Holdings.^[3]

Early life and education

Hanif Yusoof was born in Kollupitiya in 1958, to Gujarati parents. His family immigrated just prior to the partition of India, his grandfather became a citizen at the suggestion of prime minister John Kotelawala, who he had met playing cards. Yusoof was educated at the Royal College.^[4]

Career

Yusoof cofounded Expolanka Holdings.^[5] Under his leadership, Expolanka grew to be the largest company by market capitalisation in Sri Lanka.^[6]

Governor of Western Province (2024–present)

After the election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president in the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, Hanif Yusoof was appointed as Governor of the Western Province on 28 September 2024.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: New Governors appointed by the President . 2024-09-25 . www.adaderana.lk . en.
2. Web site: 2024-09-25 . Sri Lanka president appoints new governors . 2024-09-25 . EconomyNext . en.
3. Web site: Business leader Hanif Yusoof appointed Western Province Governor Daily FT . 2024-09-26 . www.ft.lk . English.
4. Web site: Business tycoon Hanif Yusoof becomes Western Province Governor with a vision for change Lankannewsweb. 2024-09-30 . www.lankanewsweb.net . English.
5. Web site: End of an era as veteran entrepreneur Hanif Yusoof to step down at Expolanka Daily FT . 2024-11-19 . www.ft.lk . English.
6. Web site: Leading business figure appointed governor Lankannewsweb . 2024-09-30 . lankasara.com . English.
7. Web site: Hanif Yusoof Appointed Governor of the Western Province World Memon Organisation . 2024-11-19 . wmoworld.org.
8. Web site: Today . Ceylon . 2024-09-27 . Hanif Yusoof Appointed WP Governor: A New Chapter for SL . 2024-11-19 . Ceylon Today . en-US.