On August 27, 2026, the XI Commission of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) officially approved Destry Damayanti as the Governor of Bank Indonesia for the 2026–2031 term. Nominated as the sole candidate by President Prabowo Subianto, Damayanti transitions from her prior role as Senior Deputy Governor to lead the central bank.
The Bottom Line
- Leadership Continuity: Destry Damayanti steps into the top role following the July 25, 2026 resignation of Perry Warjiyo, securing leadership stability at Bank Indonesia.
- Executive Slate: The DPR Commission XI also approved Aida S. Budiman as Senior Deputy Governor and Solikin M. Juhro as Deputy Governor for the matching 2026–2031 term.
- Final Ratification: The appointments will face a formal vote at the DPR Plenary Session scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Navigating the Transition at Bank Indonesia
The legislative approval concludes a marathon two-day fit and proper test held at the parliamentary complex in Senayan, Jakarta. According to Commission XI Chairman Mukhamad Misbakhun, the committee reached its decision through consensus in an internal meeting.
“Ibu Destry Damayanti ditetapkan sebagai Gubernur Bank Indonesia periode 2026-2031,” Misbakhun told reporters following the session on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The transition addresses the leadership vacuum created when former governor Perry Warjiyo stepped down on July 25, 2026, leaving Damayanti to manage interim operations as Acting Governor.
Shaping the Monetary Policy Committee for 2026–2031
Beyond the central bank governorship, the parliamentary committee locked in key appointments to support the incoming chief executive. Aida S. Budiman transitions into the Senior Deputy Governor role vacated by Damayanti, while Solikin M. Juhro steps up as Deputy Governor.
Solikin brings extensive institutional experience to the board, having served as the head of Bank Indonesia’s Macroprudential Policy Department since June 2023. His background includes overseeing monetary and economic policy departments, positioning the newly minted executive team to execute synchronized macroeconomic strategies.
| Position | Appointee | Previous Role / Context |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | Destry Damayanti | Acting Governor / Senior Deputy Governor |
| Senior Deputy Governor | Aida S. Budiman | Calon DGS BI |
| Deputy Governor | Solikin M. Juhro | Head of Macroprudential Policy Department |
Next Steps in the Legislative Pipeline
While the XI Commission has finalized its internal vetting, the appointments require formal ratification before taking effect. Chairman Misbakhun confirmed that the names will be submitted to the full parliament during a plenary session scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
“Kita memilih secara musyawarah mufakat, dan kita nanti akan mengagendakan mereka akan ditetapkan di Rapat Paripurna tanggal 1 September 2026 yang akan datang, hari Selasa,” stated Misbakhun, outlining the final procedural hurdle for the presidential nominees.
Broader Market Implications and Policy Outlook
During her legislative hearings, Damayanti outlined comprehensive policy frameworks focused on bolstering the rupiah and expanding digital payment adoption via QRIS.
