Historical leaders of Marshall Islands and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Marshall Islands starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Hilda Heine

President

Since Jan 3rd, 2024

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

David Kabua

President

Feb 18th, 2020 to Jan 3rd, 2024

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Hilda Heine

President

Jan 28th, 2016 to Jan 13th, 2020

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Casten Nemra

President

Jan 11th, 2016 to Jan 28th, 2016

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Christopher Loeak

President

Jan 10th, 2012 to Jan 11th, 2016

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Jurelang Zedkaia

President

Nov 2nd, 2009 to Jan 10th, 2012

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Ruben Zackhras

Acting President

Oct 21st, 2009 to Nov 2nd, 2009

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Litokwa Tomeing

President

Jan 14th, 2008 to Oct 21st, 2009

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Kessai Note

President

Jan 10th, 2000 to Jan 14th, 2008

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Imata Kabua

President

Jan 14th, 1997 to Jan 10th, 2000

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Kunio Lemari

Acting President

Dec 20th, 1996 to Jan 14th, 1997

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Amata Kabua

President

Nov 17th, 1979 to Dec 20th, 1996

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