Hery Gunardi’s Track Record, New BRI President Director
Hery Gunardi Appointed President Director of BRI
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The appointment follows a successful tenure leading Bank Syariah Indonesia.
JAKARTA – The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS) of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI) has appointed Hery Gunardi as President Director, succeeding Sunarso, who held the position since Sept. 2, 2019.
Gunardi’s appointment is seen as a natural progression, given his successful leadership of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), where he oversaw significant performance improvements. BSI has become the world’s ninth-largest Islamic bank by market capitalization.
Leading with trust
Gunardi stated that leading BSI and BRI share a common goal: building the nation’s economy through the banking industry. He noted the difference lies in the sectors, with BSI focusing on Islamic banking and BRI emphasizing the MSME segment.
I will carry this mandate and run as well as possible. Hopefully in the future BRI will continue to grow and provide balanced economic and social value as a SOE through sustainable benefits and contributions for the Indonesian economy.
Hery Gunardi
Career Highlights
Gunardi, who holds a Master of Business Governance from Oregon University, began his banking career at Bank Bapindo in 1991 as a research and progress staff member.
He progressed through various roles, including problem credit analyst and Head of Debt Sinting Subdivision, before joining the Treasury Bapindo Division in 1998.
His career continued at Bank Mandiri,where he held positions such as Director of AXA Mandiri Financial Services from 2003 to 2006.
At Bank Mandiri, he also served as Director of Micro and Retail, Consumer director, Director of Distribution, Director of Small Business & Network, and director of Consumer & Retail Transaction.
His highest position at bank Mandiri was as the representative of the Managing Director and Acting Director when Kartika Wirjoatmodjo was appointed as Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) II.
Prior to his appointment at BRI, Gunardi played a key role in the merger of three state-owned Sharia banks – PT Bank BRISyariah Tbk, PT Bank Syariah mandiri, and PT Bank BNI Syariah – to form BSI.
He was appointed as the first President Director of BSI on Dec. 15, 2020, and officially assumed the role on Feb. 1, 2021.
BSI’s Performance Under Gunardi
Under Gunardi’s leadership, BSI achieved significant financial results. By the end of 2024, BSI’s total assets reached Rp408.61 trillion, a 15.55% year-on-year increase from Rp353.62 trillion in 2023.
This growth was supported by a 11.46% year-on-year increase in third-party funds (DPK) to Rp327 trillion and a 15.88% year-on-year increase in financing to Rp278 trillion.
BSI’s net profit in 2024 reached Rp7.01 trillion, a 22.83% year-on-year increase from Rp5.7 trillion in 2023. This growth exceeded the national banking industry’s growth rate, which faced challenging macro and microeconomic conditions.
BSI ranks sixth in the national banking industry in terms of assets, with a growth rate of 15.55% annually, and fifth in terms of DPK.
BSI also ranks ninth among global Islamic banks in terms of market capitalization, achieving this milestone ahead of schedule in 2024.
God willing, with the intention and determination that is straight to continue to contribute to building the Indonesian economy, I will carry out the mandate in BRI and also possible.
hery Gunardi
Hery Gunardi Takes the Helm as President Director of BRI: A Q&A
Who is Hery Gunardi?
hery Gunardi is the newly appointed President Director of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI). His appointment was confirmed on March 24, 2025, following the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS).
What is Hery Gunardi’s Background?
Before his appointment at BRI, Hery Gunardi served as the President Director of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). He holds a Master of Business Governance from Oregon University.He began his banking career in 1991 at Bank Bapindo. he progressed through various roles, including:
Problem credit analyst
Head of Debt Sinting Subdivision
Director of AXA mandiri Financial Services (2003-2006)
Director of Micro and Retail at Bank Mandiri
Director of Consumer, Distribution, Small Business & Network director, and Consumer & Retail Transaction.
What is BSI’s Performance under Hery Gunardi’s Leadership?
Under Hery Gunardi’s leadership, BSI achieved significant financial milestones:
Total Assets: Reached Rp408.61 trillion by the end of 2024, a 15.55% year-on-year increase from Rp353.62 trillion in 2023.
Third-Party Funds (DPK): Increased by 11.46% year-on-year to Rp327 trillion.
Financing: Increased by 15.88% year-on-year to Rp278 trillion.
Net Profit: Reached Rp7.01 trillion in 2024, a 22.83% year-on-year increase from Rp5.7 trillion in 2023.
Industry Ranking: Ranked sixth in the national banking industry in terms of assets and fifth in terms of DPK.
* Global Ranking: Ranked ninth among global Islamic banks in terms of market capitalization.
What Was Hery Gunardi’s Role in the Creation of BSI?
Hery Gunardi played a key role in the merger of three state-owned Sharia banks: PT bank BRISyariah Tbk, PT Bank Syariah Mandiri, and PT Bank BNI Syariah, which formed BSI.
What Are Hery Gunardi’s Goals for BRI?
Hery Gunardi stated that his goal is to contribute to building the Indonesian economy through the banking industry. He aims to help BRI to continue to grow and provide balanced economic and social value through sustainable benefits and contributions for the Indonesian economy.
How does BRI’s Focus Differ From BSI’s?
While both BRI and BSI aim to build the nation’s economy through the banking industry, their focuses differ. BSI concentrates on Islamic banking,while BRI emphasizes the Micro,Small,and Medium Enterprises (MSME) segment.
Comparison of BSI’s Performance
| Metric | 2023 (Rp trillion) | 2024 (Rp trillion) | Year-on-Year Growth |
| —————————- | —————— | —————— | ——————- |
| Total Assets | 353.62 | 408.61 | 15.55% |
| Third-Party Funds (DPK) | N/A | 327 | 11.46% |
| Financing | N/A | 278 | 15.88% |
| Net Profit | 5.7 | 7.01 | 22.83% |