Bank BJB's AGM Appoints Susi Pudjiastuti as Chair of the Board
PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat dan Banten Tbk (Bank BJB) has appointed former Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti as the new independent Chair of the Board. This was decided at Bank BJB’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) held at Gedung Pakuan in Bandung on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
In addition, the bank with the stock code BJBR also appointed the Head of the West Java BPK, Eydu Oktain Panjaitan, as an independent commissioner of BJB. For the executive leadership position, shareholders agreed to appoint Ayi Subarna as the CEO of Bank BJB. Ayi, who previously served as Director of Operations and Information Technology, officially fills the position vacated by Yusuf Saadudin, who passed away in November 2025.
After the AGM, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated that the new leadership structure of BJB was due to his mandate over the largest shareholding, aiming for the financial sector to be managed by figures with integrity, ultimately bringing progress to BJB itself.
“Integrity for financial managers. I strongly believe that Mrs Susi has integrity as the chair of the board,” said Dedi at Gedung Pakuan, quoted from Antara. “Hopefully, with this new structure, we will create a credible bank posture, not just existing as a regional development bank, but one that is favoured beyond regional government interests across all regions of Indonesia.”
Furthermore, Dedi stated that Susi, whom he called the Queen of the Southern Seas, initially refused to join BJB. “Yes, although the Queen of the Southern Seas is fierce, her fierceness is at sea. In the forest, she would yield to Prabu Siliwangi,” he said.
Dedi also responded to the appointment of Eydu Oktain Panjaitan. In accordance with existing regulations and procedures, Dedi mentioned that Eydu would resign from his position as Head of BPK West Java.
Besides the board and CEO, Dedi said the new directorate was also determined from internal ranks based on career progression at BJB. He explained the reasons for selecting directors from within.
“I see them as good people and I encourage them to have good careers, managing a bank with good emotional levels. We have experience when coming from outside, with external connectivity, it actually disadvantages the bank,” said Dedi.
Next, it will follow the procedures set by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), namely the fit and proper test, which Dedi believes can be passed well by all the figures appointed today to lead BJB.
The organisational refresh based on the AGM also affected other director positions, where shareholders approved the appointment of Asep Dani Fadillah as Director of Compliance, Herfinia as Director of Operations, and Muhammad As’adi Budiman, who currently serves as Director of Information Technology.
This restructuring marks a new chapter for Indonesia’s largest regional development bank after previously cancelling the appointment of several prominent figures such as Mardigu Wowiek Prasantyo and Helmy Yahya, who were appointed at an Extraordinary General Meeting in April 2025.
Susi Pudjiastuti said that although she has no direct experience in the banking sector, she believes her background as an entrepreneur can provide real contributions. “No experience in banking, but with finance, I am also an entrepreneur, and I am confident I can add value to Bank Jabar, hopefully,” she said.
Meanwhile, Bank BJB’s CEO Ayi Subarna said the new management becomes a momentum for sustainable improvements without being trapped in past achievements. “This also ensures continuity and improvements towards better, don’t look back but forward,” he said.
According to Ayi, the combination of the new board and directors becomes a key strength for improving corporate governance. “Perhaps regarding the selection of the new board and directors, the new lineup Alhamdulillah is an extraordinary synergy, we want to improve governance as well, and essentially with this collaboration, it becomes our challenge to give the best for stakeholders or shareholders,” he stated.