Garuda Indonesia Revamps Leadership: wamildan Tsani Panjaitan Appointed President Director

Jakarta – In a move to bolster its management structure and accelerate its medium-term performance transformation, PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) tbk (Garuda Indonesia) convened an Remarkable General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) on Monday, June 30, 2025. The meeting resulted in the approval of critically important changes to the companyS leadership,with Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan stepping in as the new President Director [[1]].

New Leadership Roles Defined

The EGMS, driven by a proposal from the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), ratified the appointment of several key executives. Irianto Exitarino assumes the role of Director of Human Capital & Corporate Service, while Reza Aulia Hakim is now the director of Commerce. Dani Haikal Irawan will serve as Director of Operations, Mukhtaris as Director of Engineering, and Mawardi Yahya as independent Commissioner.

These changes reflect Garuda Indonesia’s commitment to adapting to the rapidly evolving dynamics of the aviation industry. The company aims to leverage the expertise of its new leadership team to navigate challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Did You Know? Garuda Indonesia held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS) for the 2024 fiscal year on May 28, 2025, with 74.22% of shareholders in attendance [[2]].

Departing Executives

Alongside the new appointments, several directors were relieved of their duties. Enny Kristiani (Director of Human Capital & Corporate Service), Ade R. Susardi (Director of Commerce), Tumpal manumpak Hutapea (Operations Director), Rahmat Hanafi (Technical Director), Prasetio (Director of Finance and Risk Management), and East Sukirno (Independent Commissioner) have all concluded their tenures.

Garuda Indonesia’s Board Composition

Following the EGMS decisions, the composition of Garuda Indonesia’s Board of Commissioners and Directors is as follows:

Board of Commissioners

• President Commissioner concurrently Independent Commissioner: fadjar Prasetyo
• Commissioner: Glenny Kairupan
• Commissioner: Chairal Tanjung
• Independent Commissioner: Mawardi Yahya

Board of Directors

• President director: Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan
• Operations Director: Dani Haikal irawan
• Commerce Director: Reza Aulia Hakim
• Technical Director: Mukhtaris
• Director of Human Capital & Corporate Service: Exitarino Irianto

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on garuda Indonesia’s investor relations page for updates on strategic initiatives and financial performance.

Internal Talent Driving Transformation

Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan emphasized that the inclusion of emerging leaders from within Garuda Indonesia’s ranks demonstrates the company’s dedication to ensuring leadership continuity. “The presence of young talents from the Garuda Indonesia Group’s internal ranks is a matter of pride, as this shows the readiness of Garuda Indonesia’s people to become a key driver in determining the direction of the company and carrying out the stages of transformation in the long run,” Panjaitan stated.

This strategic shift aligns with President Joko Widodo’s directive to restore Garuda Indonesia to profitability and expand its international network [[3]].

What impact will these leadership changes have on Garuda Indonesia’s future strategy? How will the airline balance profitability with network expansion?

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