Former Dhiraagu Chairman and Villa Air Managing Director Rilwan Shareef has passed away while receiving treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH).
Rilwan, 72, suffered a stroke approximately six months ago. He passed away on 2 November while undergoing treatment.
He spent many years working at the Ministry of Finance, where he served as State Minister and Deputy Minister. He played a leading role in implementing financial policies and projects during the final years of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s administration.
Rilwan was appointed to the board of Dhiraagu on behalf of the government and later served as chairperson from January 2014 until February 2015. He also served for many years as Managing Director of Villa Air and was a director of the Maldives Stock Exchange.
Dhiraagu issued a condolence message noting that his valuable services to the company, from his time as a board member since the company’s incorporation in 1988 to his final tenure as Chairperson, will always be remembered.
The Ministry of Finance also expressed condolences, recalling his dedicated service as Deputy Minister and Minister of State for Finance.
Rilwan held a Master of Business Administration in International Management from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.
His career spanned public administration, telecommunications, aviation and the financial sector.
