The Legacy of Vera Eve Lim, BCA Director, in Reviving the Spirit of Kartini

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Every 21 April, the name Raden Ajeng Kartini is revived once again. It is not merely to be remembered, but to be reinterpreted. The national heroine who pioneered emancipation and women’s empowerment continues to live on in the journeys of many Indonesian women today. Thanks to the values inherited from Kartini, numerous Indonesian women have now succeeded in filling strategic positions in various fields, including the banking industry. There was a time when the banking industry was seen as one dominated by men. Executive-level positions seemed impossible for women to occupy. For Vera, who has held this position since 2018, the banking industry is not just about financial reports or corporate strategies. More than that, she sees banking as a business that requires heart. “For me, banking is a business that requires heart, managed with numbers and integrity, and must always be run while strictly maintaining the trust of others,” she told Kompas.com on Monday (20/4/2026). More than three decades of career journey in the financial industry have shaped the way Vera views the world of banking. She began her steps from a staff position in accounting and finance, before eventually climbing various levels to reach a strategic position at one of Indonesia’s largest private banks.