Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir removed Nicke Widyawati’s position as main director (president director) of PT Pertamina (Persero). This was decided at the Pertamina General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) as stated in SK-258/MBU/11/2024 and SK-259/MBU/11/2024 concerning the Dismissal and Appointment of Members of the Board of Commissioners and Directors of the Company (Persero) PT Pertamina.
Nicke’s position was replaced by former Deputy Treasurer of the National Campaign Team (TKN) Prabowo Subbianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Simon Aloysius Mantiri, who is also deputy secretary of the Gerindra Party advisory board for the 2020-2025 period.
Vice President Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, explained that the appointment and dismissal of directors and commissioners of BUMN including Pertamina is the authority of the Government as a shareholder represented by the Minister of BUMN.
“Change of company leadership is a normal and reasonable process in accordance with existing regulations,” said Fadjar in an official statement, Monday (4/11).
Apart from that, Erick also appointed Mochamad Iriawan alias Iwan Bule as President Commissioner of Pertamina, Dony Oskaria as Deputy President Commissioner of Pertamina, Raden Adjeng Sondaryani as Independent Commissioner of Pertamina.
Fadjar said that the presence of a new leader would provide new energy to ensure Pertamina’s sustainability in the future. The leadership of the previous board of directors will be a solid foundation for achieving the Company’s progress and realizing national energy security and independence.
In June 2024, Simon served as President Commissioner of Pertamina. Then, in the new ranks of the board of commissioners, Mochamad Iriawan, who currently serves as President Commissioner of Pertamina, is a retired high-ranking Indonesian National Police officer who most recently served as Principal Secretary of the National Resilience Institute (LEMHANAS). Dony Oskaria, who serves as Deputy Main Commissioner of Pertamina, currently serves as Deputy Minister of BUMN. Meanwhile, Raden Adjeng Sondaryani as Independent Commissioner of Pertamina previously served as Chair of the Trisakti University Petroleum Alumni Association.
Through the GMS, the following is the composition of Pertamina’s commissioners and directors:
Board of Commissioners
- Main Commissioner: Mochamad Iriawan
- Deputy Main Commissioner: Dony Oskaria
- Independent Commissioner: Raden Adjeng Sondaryani
- Commissioner : Heru Pambudi
- Commissioner : Bambang Suswantono
- Independent Commissioner: Condro Kirono
- Independent Commissioner: Alexander Lay
- Independent Commissioner: Iggi H. Achsien
Board of Directors
- Main Director: Simon Aloysius Mantiri
- Deputy Main Director: Wiko Migantoro
- Director of Risk Management: Ahmad Siddik Badruddin
- Director of Strategy, Portfolio and Business Development: A. Salyadi Dariah Saputra
- Director of Logistics and Infrastructure: Alfian Nasution
- Finance Director: Emma Sri Martini
- Business Support Director: Erry Widiastono
- Director of Human Resources: M Erry Sugiharto.
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**Interview with Fadjar Djoko Santoso, Vice President Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero)**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Fadjar. There have been significant changes at PT Pertamina, including the recent removal of Nicke Widyawati as President Director. Can you provide us with some insight into this decision?
**Fadjar Djoko Santoso:** Thank you for having me. The decision to change the leadership at Pertamina was made during our General Meeting of Shareholders and was a necessary step in line with the evolving demands of our industry. As the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, stated, this is a normal and reasonable process aimed at ensuring that Pertamina continues to thrive in a competitive environment.
**Interviewer:** Simon Aloysius Mantiri has been appointed as the new President Director. How do you think his background will influence Pertamina’s future direction?
**Fadjar Djoko Santoso:** Simon brings a wealth of experience with him, particularly as he has previously served as President Commissioner of Pertamina. His connections to the Gerindra Party and experience in national campaigns will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective to the leadership. We believe his leadership will inject new energy into the company as we work toward achieving national energy security and independence.
**Interviewer:** What are some immediate priorities you expect the new leadership to focus on?
**Fadjar Djoko Santoso:** One of the primary objectives will be to ensure the sustainability of Pertamina’s operations. The new leadership is expected to build upon the solid foundation laid by the previous board. Additionally, they will need to address the challenges we face in the energy sector, including the shift towards more environmentally friendly practices and ensuring consistent supply for our customers.
**Interviewer:** How does Pertamina see these changes affecting its employees and stakeholders?
**Fadjar Djoko Santoso:** These leadership changes are designed not only to strengthen our position in the market but also to motivate and engage our employees. We want our stakeholders to see this as a positive transformation, reinforcing our commitment to transparency, accountability, and delivering value to our customers and the community.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Fadjar, for sharing these insights. It’s clear that Pertamina is on a transformative path.
**Fadjar Djoko Santoso:** Thank you. It’s an exciting time for Pertamina, and we’re looking forward to the contributions from our new leaders as we navigate the future.
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