Indonesian parliament approves Destry as central bank governor
Destry Damayanti will be the first woman to lead Bank Indonesia after lawmakers backed her pledge to preserve policy continuity and stability.
- On Tuesday, Indonesia's parliament approved Destry Damayanti as the next governor of Bank Indonesia, making her the first woman to lead the central bank.
- Lawmakers confirmed her nomination following financial committee endorsement last week, with Destry serving as the sole candidate after Governor Perry Warjiyo's surprise resignation in July.
- A Cornell-educated economist, Destry promised to continue her predecessor's "good policies," with focus on stability and supporting economic growth and job creation.
- President Prabowo Subianto is expected to issue a decree formally appointing Destry, while she pledged that cooperation with state agencies would not compromise Bank Indonesia's independence.
- Destry takes the helm amid a "highly complex situation" for South-east Asia's biggest economy, as investors remain concerned about fiscal management and Bank Indonesia's autonomy under Prabowo.
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The agreement was reached at the 4th Plenary Session of the First Session of the 2026-2027 Session Year at the parliamentary complex, Senayan, Jakarta, today.
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Business TimesIndonesian parliament approves Destry as central bank governor
Indonesia’s parliament approves Destry Damayanti as the first female central bank governor, pledging economic growth and financial stability amid complex challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JPNN.com, JAKARTA - Former Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) Perry Warjiyo personally congratulated Destry Damayanti on her appointment as Governor of BI for the 2026-2031 period at the DPR Plenary Session on Tuesday (1/9).
The Indonesian House of Representatives approved Destry Damayanti as Governor of BI, Aida S. Budiman as DGS, and Solikin M. Juhro as Deputy Governor.
The House of Representatives Plenary Session Approves Destry Damayanti as Governor of Bank Indonesia
The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) approved Destry Damayanti as Governor of Bank Indonesia for the 2026-2031 period. Aida S. Budiman and Solikin M. Juhro were also approved as BI leaders.
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