These Are 6 Candidates For The General Chairmanship Of BPP Hipmi To Replace Mardani Maming, There Is Afif's Nephew Jusuf Kalla's Name

Afifuddin Kalla is with Jusuf Kalla. (Photo: Instagram @afiekalla)

JAKARTA - The position of General Chairperson of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (BPP HIPMI), which is now occupied by Mardani H. Maming, is only a matter of months away. However, there has been a lot of talk about a person who is worthy of replacing Mardani H. Maming. One of them who became a strong candidate is the nephew of former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, namely Afifuddin Kalla.

If nothing goes wrong, the HIPMI National Conference (Munas) will be held in mid-September. The National Conference also marked the end of Mardani H. Maming's service period.

Finding a replacement for Mardani H. Maming is not an easy matter. With his vast expertise and experience, Mardani H. Maming really pays more attention to HIPMI. Therefore, the replacement for Mardani H. Maming must also be someone who can continue the good work that has been built.

HIPMI currently has a large stock of qualified leaders. Cool-handed young people. Mardani H. Maming, in addition to encouraging young people to try, is also able to create the character of leaders in his ranks.

However, there are 6 names that are indeed the most prominent among the many HIPMI cadres. They are considered to have an innate leadership spirit and are worthy of being the successors of Mardani H. Maming. Here are the names:

1. Afifuddin Kalla

In the first position is Afifuddin Kalla. From his last name alone, one can guess that Afif has a kinship with the former Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla. Afif is the nephew of Jusuf Kalla.

Despite his family's big name, Afif is known as a successful young entrepreneur. He leads several companies engaged in the energy sector.

Afif Kalla is one of the successors to the Kalla Group business dynasty, which is one of the largest business groups in eastern Indonesia, which was founded by Haji Kalla and Athirah, Afif's grandfather and grandmother. Kalla Group's business control is known to be based in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

The man who is familiarly called Afif is known to be an alumni of the University of Indonesia. He completed his studies at the Faculty of Economics. After that, Afif is known to continue his higher education in the United States. He successfully obtained a Master's degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management in San Francisco.

With his experience in doing business and leading many people, Afif is predicted to be a serious challenger for anyone who wants to be the successor of Mardani H. Maming. The spirit of leadership, charismatic and influential, is enough reason why Afif deserves to be the General Chairperson of BPP HIPMI.

2. Akbar Himawan Buchari

Another name to be taken into account is Akbar Himawan Buchari, Deputy Chairperson of the BPP HIPMI who also serves as a member of the DPRD for North Sumatra (Sumut). The man who was born on November 25, 1987 is an 'old man' of HIPMI. Prior to serving as Deputy General Chairperson of the HIPMI BPP, Akbar had carried out the mandate as the General Chair of the North Sumatra HIPMI BPD.

Akbar is now also a member of the North Sumatra DPRD from the Golkar faction. At a relatively young age, Akbar has managed businesses in various fields, including as the head of the Kurnia bus company (PO) with a fleet of around 250 buses. He also conducts business development into oil palm plantations and property.

3. Anggawira

Anggawira, a young entrepreneur who was born in Indramayu, West Java, graduated from the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), has honed his leadership spirit. Since college, he has been active in the Student Executive Board (BEM) and the Islamic Student Association (HMI), holds a cum laude degree in Master of Financial Management, Master of Law and Doctor of Management Science from the State University of Jakarta.

He then became a member of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) for the Greater Jakarta branch in 2007 and a career at HIPMI as Chairman of the Organization for HIPMI under the leadership of General Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia and is currently entrusted with the Chair of Finance by General Chair Mardani Maming.

With his extensive network and experience in managing organizations, Anggawira is highly worthy of being reckoned with as the future leader of HIPMI.

4. Bagas Adhadirgha

One of the names in the world of national general aviation is Bagas Adhadirgha. His love for aviation has made the Founder and CEO of PT Asia Aero Technology, since 2009 run a business in general aviation by building his own airport. The airports are Wiladatika Private Airport at Campground and Graha Wisata (Buperta) Pramuka Cibubur.

He is an entrepreneur who became a pioneer in the general aviation and airport services industry in Indonesia. Bagas Adhadirgha who is currently the Secretary General of BPP HIPMI.

5. Mufti Anam

Mufti Anam is a real example of young people who with perseverance have succeeded in various fields. He is a businessman, doctor and politician. Mufti is known as a cold-handed figure. What he manages almost always works. He is a detailed person, including in managing his life and dreams.

The former chairman of the East Java HIPMI BPD, now serves as a member of Commission VI DPR RI. His leadership spirit has been tested. Whether in business, organization or politics. He is currently a young member of the Indonesian House of Representatives who is known to have a clear and brilliant vision.

With his credibility, as well as a classy track record, Mufti is very worthy to be reckoned with to occupy the chair of the General Chair of the Central HIPMI. He has all the qualifications to lead this organization of young entrepreneurs. Regarding support, it is certain that the Mufti has a strong internal relationship with HIPMI.

6. Rois Sunandar Maming

Rois Sunandar Maming is most widely cited as the most suitable replacement for Mardani H. Maming. Both have almost the same characteristics and the same great building spirit. You know, the two are brothers. Rois, is the younger brother of Mardani H. Maming who now serves as Chairman of the BPD HIPMI East Java.

A young entrepreneur born in Batulicin, 1984, had everything to become a future leader. At the age of three, he is already able to lead a large company.

That capital is what makes people judge him worthy to step up to the national stage. The General Chair of the Central HIPMI is considered Rois' first step to prove himself as a young Indonesian leader who has a capable capacity.