Hakainde Hichilema (born 4 June 1962) is a Zambian businessman and politician who has served as President of Zambia since 24 August 2021. After having contested five previous elections in 2006, 2008, 2011, 2015 and 2016, he won the 2021 presidential election with over 59% of the vote. He has led the United Party for National Development since 2006.