Politics of Burma - Executive Branch

Executive Branch

Title Name Term began Term ended
President Thein Sein 30 March 2011
Vice President Tin Aung Myint Oo 30 March 2011 1 July 2012
Sai Mauk Kham 30 March 2011
Nyan Tun 15 August 2012

The President is the head of state and head of government. He oversees the Cabinet of Burma.

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