Indonesia Unveils Danantara Leadership with Global Heavyweights on Board

JAKARTA, investortrust.id — Indonesia has introduced the leadership structure of its newest sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, with prominent figures including two former presidents and global financial experts taking advisory roles. The announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer Rosan Perkasa Roeslani during a press event in Jakarta on Monday, marking a major step in operationalizing the ambitious fund backed by the administration of President Prabowo Subianto.

Rosan explained that the announcement, initially planned for the previous week, had been postponed due to various factors. Danantara, officially known as Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency, aims to consolidate state assets and mobilize strategic investments to support national development.

To build a credible and experienced team, Rosan said he worked with a headhunter and conducted in-depth interviews with each candidate. “We interviewed each person individually to ensure the team not only possesses the right expertise but also shares our vision,” he said during the “Meet The Team Danantara Indonesia” event.

High-Level Oversight and Global Expertise

The fund’s Board of Supervisors includes State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir, former Chair of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Muliaman Hadad, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, and several coordinating ministers.

Former Indonesian Presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko Widodo have both agreed to serve on Danantara’s Board of Advisors. “Their decade-long experience as heads of state will bring valuable perspective to Danantara,” Rosan stated.

Adding a regional dimension, former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra also joins as an advisor. Rosan expressed optimism that Thaksin’s leadership experience would strengthen Danantara’s regional positioning.

Other global figures on the advisory board include Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates; Helman Sitohang, former Credit Suisse Asia Pacific CEO; economist Jeffrey Sachs; and investment professional F Chapman Raylor.

Strong Emphasis on Governance and Integrity

A dedicated Oversight and Accountability Committee will ensure the fund’s transparency and ethical conduct. It will consist of the heads of Indonesia’s anti-money laundering agency (PPATK), anti-corruption commission (KPK), audit board (BPK), finance and development supervisory agency (BPKP), national police, and the attorney general’s office.

The fund’s operational management includes an array of experienced professionals:

Board of Directors:
Chief Executive Officer: Rosan Perkasa Roeslani

Chief Investment Officer: Pandu Sjahrir

Chief Operating Officer: Donny Oskaria

Managing Directors:
Global Relations & Governance: Mohamad Al-Arief

Stakeholder Management: Rohan Hafas

Internal Audit: Ahmad Hidayat

Human Resources: Sanjay Bharwani

Chief Economist: Reza Yamora Siregar

Head of Office: Ivy Santoso

Managing Directors (Holding):
Legal: Robertus Billitea

Risk & Sustainability: Lieng-Seng Wee

Finance: Arief Budiman

Treasury: Ali Setiawan

Committees:
Risk Management: John Prasetio

Investment & Portfolio: Yup Kim

Managing Directors (Holding Operational):
Operations: Agus Dwi Handaya

Non-Financial: Febriany Eddy

Risk: Riko Banardi

Managing Directors (Holding Investment):
Finance: Djamal Attamimi

Legal: Bono Daru Adji

Investment: Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja

Danantara is expected to become a key pillar in Indonesia’s long-term investment strategy, consolidating state-owned assets and fostering strategic partnerships domestically and abroad.