Hery Rajaonarimampianina

Hery Rajaonarimampianina, born on November sixth, nineteen fifty-eight, is a prominent Malagasy politician and economist. He made history by serving as the seventh President of Madagascar from two thousand fourteen to two thousand eighteen, a tenure marked by his decision not to seek re-election.

Before ascending to the presidency, Rajaonarimampianina held the position of Minister of Finance under President Andry Rajoelina. His political journey took a significant turn when he became the candidate for Rajoelina's political movement in the two thousand thirteen presidential election, where he triumphed in a second round against Jean-Louis Robinson, who represented Marc Ravalomanana's party.

Notably, upon his election, Rajaonarimampianina set a world record for having the longest name of any head of state, with a remarkable forty-four characters, including a family name that spans nineteen characters. His unique identity and leadership style have left a lasting impact on Madagascar's political landscape.