Garuda Indonesia EGMS Dismisses President Director, Irfan Setiaputra Gives Farewell Greetings

Former President Director of PT Garuda Indonesia Itfan Setiaputra answered questions from the media crew in Tangerang, Banten. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has just held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS).

One of his agendas was the dismissal of Irfan Setiaputra from the position of President Director (Managing Director) of Garuda Indonesia.

Through a short message received by VOI, Irfan Setiaputra confirmed the news of his change. He thanked him for the trust that had been given to him.

"Today's Garuda EGMS on November 15, 2024, has decided to dismiss me as President Director of Garuda Indonesia. I certainly accept it with my professional attitude accompanied by a thank you attitude for the trust that has been given," said Irfan via text message to VOI, in Jakarta, Friday, November 15.

Irfan also said goodbye to the media crew. He apologized for all the mistakes he made. In addition, he admitted that the questions that the media crew had put forward so far made him even more introspective.

"I sincerely thank my colleagues for their support so far, for their willingness to receive information from me, also for critical questions that are sometimes terrible. But it makes me even more introspective. Thank you also for the exciting friendship and the prayers that have been offered," he said.

"I apologize for all the mistakes, the time to wait a long time, and the delay in answering. I learned a lot from all my colleagues," he continued.

Previously, it was reported that PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk was scheduled to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) on Friday, November 15. One of the agendas is the reshuffle of the Board of Commissioners and Directors.

The news was confirmed by the President Director of Garuda Indonesia, Irfan Setiaputra. Irfan said the issuer with the stock code GIAA will hold an GMS in the near future.

"Yes, there is indeed an GMS on the 15th, the EGMS, the agenda is changes to the board, the board is the director and commissioner," said Irfan after the launch of Livery Pikachu Jet GA-2 at The Dome Senayan Park, Jakarta, Friday, November 8.

In the midst of news about the Garuda Indonesia EGMS, news emerged that the Acting CEO of Lion Air, Deputy Military Commander Tsani Panjaitan would replace Irfan Setiaputra in the position of President Director of Garuda.

When asked about the possibility of Military Officer Tsani entering Garuda's board of directors, Irfan admitted that he did not know about this. However, Irfan said, the candidate for Garuda Indonesia management is the shareholder's authority, in this case the Ministry of SOEs.

"We are professionals, so when we are asked to thank you, when we replace it we also thank you, if it really needs to be replaced. So this is beyond our authority as a professional, so this is entirely the authority of the shareholders, and we respect that," said Irfan.