Hieu Van Le is a prominent Australian politician and former Governor of South Australia, serving from 2014 to 2021. Born in Vietnam in 1954, he fled the country after the Vietnam War and arrived in Australia as a refugee. Le has made significant contributions to the community and has been involved in various charitable organizations. Before his role as Governor, Hieu Van Le held various positions in the public sector, including as the Chief Executive of the Office for Volunteers in South Australia. He is known for his advocacy for multiculturalism and community engagement, promoting the importance of diversity in Australian society.