Solomon Islands - Head of Government

Gordon Darcy Lilo - born 28 August 1965 - is a Solomon Islander politician who has served as Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands since 16 November 2011. He is a member of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands.

He represents a constituency which spans Gizo and the island of Kolombangara in Western Province. Lilo previously served as the Solomon Islands Minister of Finance and Treasury.

Lilo is originally from the village of Ghatere on Kolombangara island. He earned a master's degree in development and administration from the Crawford School of Economics and Government at Australian National University. His CV includes a Postgraduate Diploma and Bachelor of Economics received from the University of Papua New Guinea.

Gordon Darcy Lilo worked as a permanent secretary for the Ministries of Finance and of the Environment before entering politics. He was elected to the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands in 2001.