Vivek Malek
48th Treasurer of Missouri
Assumed office
January 17, 2023
GovernorMike Parson
Preceded byScott Fitzpatrick
Personal details
Born1977 (age 46–47)
India
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRiju
Children3
EducationMaharshi Dayanand University (BA, LLB)
Southeast Missouri State University (MBA)
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (LLM)

Vivek Malek (born 1977)[1][2] is an Indian-born American attorney, businessman, and politician who is the State Treasurer of Missouri, following his appointment to the position by Governor Mike Parson.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Malek was born and raised in India.[3] He graduated from Maharshi Dayanand University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Juris Doctor, and went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Laws from the University of Illinois College of Law.[2]

Career

Malek began practicing law in Missouri in 2006. In 2011, he established his law firm, Law Offices of Vivek Malek, with a focus on immigration law. The Missouri House of Representatives and Senate recognized "his service and contributions to Missouri communities" in 2007 and 2015, respectively, and the St. Louis Business Journal awarded him their Minority Business Leader Award in 2010. He also appeared on Business Today's list of "30 under 30." In 2020, Missouri Governor Mike Parson appointed him to the board of governors of his alma mater, Southeast Missouri State University.[2]

On December 20, 2022, Parson appointed Malek Treasurer of Missouri, following Scott Fitzpatrick's election as State Auditor.[2] He became the first person of color to hold statewide office in Missouri. He has stated his intention to run for a full term in 2024.[3]

Personal life

Malek resides in Wildwood, Missouri, with his wife, Riju, and their three children.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Erickson, Kurt (January 6, 2023). "Parson's Pick for State Treasurer Delays Swearing in to Skirt Term Limits". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e KY3 Staff (December 20, 2022). "Missouri Gov. Parson selects next state treasurer". KYTV. Retrieved December 21, 2022.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b Kellogg, Sarah (December 21, 2022). "New Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek will be first person of color to hold statewide office". KCUR-FM. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
Political offices Preceded byScott Fitzpatrick Treasurer of Missouri 2023–present Incumbent
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