Former Dhiraagu Chairperson and Villa Air Managing Director Rilwan Shareef passed away today while receiving treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH).

Rilwan suffered a stroke six months ago and passed away while undergoing treatment.

He spent many years working at the Ministry of Finance, where he played a leading role in implementing financial policies and projects. He served as State Minister and Deputy Minister of Finance and contributed to several financial reforms introduced 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. He was removed from the position in February 2015.

He also served for many years as Managing Director of Villa Air and was a director of the Maldives Stock Exchange.

Rilwan held a Master of Business Administration in International Management from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.