Rhenald Kasali Highlights Resignation of 3 Hipmi Chair Candidates: Let Them Compete Fairly

University of Indonesia Professor of Management Science, Rhenald Kasali, has highlighted the controversy surrounding the election process for the General Chairman of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (Hipmi). One key issue was the resignation of three chairman candidates during the ongoing process. In this regard, he called on seniors to give space for the younger generation to compete healthily without intervention from various parties. “A few days ago, there was a candidates’ debate that was marked by resignations. This is the election of Hipmi’s general chairman candidate, young people, future leaders of the nation,” said Rhenald on his personal Instagram account @rhenald.kasali, quoted Wednesday, 10 June 2026. “Today we are witnessing many of them starting to take part in the national leadership ranks. It is a process that is now highly sought after by young people. But when three candidates resign, this becomes a big question. Why has something like this happened; as usual, there are always parties who want to interfere,” he continued. He assessed that Hipmi has a strategic role as a platform that has given birth to many business leaders, public figures, and national leaders. Therefore, the election process within the organisation should serve as an example of healthy and democratic competition. Rhenald emphasised that one frequently occurring problem is interference from certain parties wanting to push their preferred candidate. “As someone who can be said to be very attentive to business, I want to appeal to the seniors. Enough, let’s give these young people the opportunity to take part and compete fairly. Let them fight properly,” he explained. According to him, intervention practices in various electoral processes can reduce young people’s trust to participate in organisations and democratic life. For this reason, he reminded that election processes in various institutions should not be marred by excessive interference. “Don’t let it happen that because of our interfering behaviour like this, then finally in the country young people become unmotivated to participate,” he concluded.