Victor Hettigoda

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Victor Hettigoda is a Sri Lankan entrepreneur. He was a candidate for the November 17, 2005 Sri Lankan Presidential Elections.

Hettigoda, one of 13 candidates in a packed field that includes current Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, told Sri Lankan newspaper The Island that if elected, he would use his vast fortune to buy a cow for every home in the country. He said that the cows would be used to fight off malnutrition, suggesting that any excess milk, cheese or butter could be exported. Moreover, Hettigoda is also one of the main founders of the wonder balm, Siddhalepa. The secret formula, which has been guarded for more than 200 years was disclosed to him by his father, and after working hard to promote the product, is now recognized worldwide as a leader in "Veda Beheth" (Sinhala for herbal based medicine).


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