Who Is Sudhamek Agoeng Waspodo Conglomerate, Garudafood Boss Appointed By Jokowi As BRIN Secretary Led By Megawati

Conglomerate Sudhamek Agoeng Waspodo. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Through Presidential Decree (Keppres) No. 45 of 2021 which was set for October 12, 2021, Sudhamek Agoeng Waspodo officially filled the position of Secretary of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) formed by President Joko Widodo.

In carrying out his duties, Sudhamek will collaborate with a number of elite names in this country, such as Megawati Soekarnoputri who serves as Chair of BRIN, Sri Mulyani as Deputy Chair I, to Minister of National Development Planning/Head of National Development Planning Agency Suharso Monoarfa as Deputy Chair II.

In short, Sudhamek's task is quite simple: to ensure the development and use of technology in Indonesia is getting better. However, behind the mandate tucked in its own meaning, he is not only good at business but also considered proficient in the field of science.

In fact, Sudhamek is a senior national businessman. Through the Garudafood flag, he managed to dominate certain segments in the food and beverage industry.

Born in Rembang, March 20, 1956, Sudhamek is known to have studied at the Satya Wacana Christian University (SWCU) Salatiga. He was noted to have taken two majors at almost the same time, namely economics and law in the early 1980s.

His 'adventures' on campus put Sudhamek's managerial skills to the test. This was proven after he graduated. Sudhamek is said to be active in the organization The Indonesian Pluralism Institute (IPI), and the founder of The Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace Institute (ICRP).

Then, the husband of Lanny Rosiana was also involved in the Indonesian Buddhayana Council (MBI) as Chair of the Supervisory Board, as well as a member of the Apindo Advisory Council.

From a professional point of view, Sudhamek's career is also classy. He is the number one person in the business entity codenamed GOOD aka Garudafood.

Based on information compiled by the editors, Sudhamek has been chairman of GOOD since 2012 until now, having previously served as president director from 1994 to 2012. The 65-year-old man also serves as chairman of the Tudung Group.

Like the stories of successful entrepreneurs, Sudhamek also managed to gain the title as one of the leading conglomerates in this country.

Based on a report released by Forbes in December 2020, it is known that Sudhamek has assets of no less than 590 million US dollars or around Rp. 8.4 trillion. That record made him the 64th richest person in the Republic of Indonesia.

Thanks to food businesses such as Kacang Garuda, Pilus Garuda, Biscuits Gery, Chocolatos, and Leo, Sudhamek managed to penetrate the elite ranks in the country and become one of the national strategic figures who have important influence.

Good job Mr. Sudhamek!