The chief minister of Southern Province, Sri Lanka leads the provincial board of ministers, which supports and advises the governor, the head of the provincial government, in exercising executive power. The Governor appoints as Chief Minister the member of the Southern Provincial Council who, in their opinion, commands the support of the majority of the council. The current chief minister is Shan Wijayalal De Silva.

Chief ministers

No.NamePortrait Party Took office Left officeRefs 1 United National Party 2 Sri Lanka Freedom Party Vacant (2) Sri Lanka Freedom Party 3 Sri Lanka Freedom Party 4 Sri Lanka Freedom Party 5 Sri Lanka Freedom Party Vacant

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