Full Explanation: BI Governor Perry Warjiyo Resigns, Destry Appointed as Replacement

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has decided to step down from his position as of Saturday (25 July 2026).

His resignation letter has been submitted to President Prabowo Subianto.

In Bank Indonesia’s official explanation, Perry’s resignation as BI Governor was carried out voluntarily for personal reasons.

“Mr Perry Warjiyo’s resignation from the position of Governor of Bank Indonesia is voluntary and due to personal reasons,” it was quoted as saying on Monday (27 July 2026).

In accordance with Article 48 paragraph (1) letter (a) of Law No. 23 of 1999 on Bank Indonesia, as most recently amended by Law No. 4 of 2026 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (the BI Law), the Board of Governors, at its meeting on 26 July 2026, appointed Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti as Acting Governor pursuant to Article 50 paragraph (2) of the BI Law.

The BI Board of Governors also assured the continuity of its duties and authority to achieve rupiah value stability, maintain payment system stability, and help safeguard financial system stability in order to support sustainable economic growth, which can create a conducive economic environment for real sector growth and job creation in accordance with the mandate of the BI Law.

In carrying out these duties and authorities, the BI Board of Governors continues to prioritise good and professional institutional governance, and will continue to synergise and coordinate with the government in fulfilling their respective duties and mandates.