Strengthen Digital Ecosystem Development Roadmap, Surge Appoints New Commissioner

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JAKARTA - Fulfilling the need for higher connectivity in the future is one of the main points in facing competition in the digital era as it is today. The telecommunications industry players are competing to provide the best user experience for customers.

Therefore, in strengthening the company's roadmap going forward, PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (WIFI) or Surge officially appointed two new commissioners through the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders which was held on 18 May 2022 at the Surge Main Office and online through eASY. KSEI.

The Extraordinary GMS was chaired by President Commissioner Surge Mr. Rudiantara, and the meeting approved and appointed Yune Marketatmo as Commissioner of the Company replacing Emily Bonosusatya and Doni Satiaji Soetadi being appointed as Independent Commissioner of the Company replacing Raymond Pribadi.

Yune Marketatmo has been in the telecommunications industry for more than 28 years and his last career was as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Indosat Mega Media, while Doni Satiaji Soetadi has more than 20 years of experience in the retail, banking and transportation industries.

He is also actively investing in various start-up companies, and has also been trusted as the Chairman of UBER Indonesia. He is also a strategic partner of the Ismaya Group.

With the presence of these two, the Company hopes to continue to focus on carrying out the concept of a solution-preneur or enabler of digital transformation in Indonesia through 3 main business pillars, namely Connectivity, Meeting Daily Needs, and Integrated Advertising and Entertainment Media, which of course is supported by excellence. Development of Application Systems that increase added value for the community.

Surge CEO Hermansjah Haryono said that his party highly appreciates all the dedication that has been given by Emily Bonosusatya and Raymond Pribadi as Commissioner and Independent Commissioner of the Company.

“We are also very enthusiastic about the joining of Mr. Yune Marketatmo and Mr. Doni Satiaji Soetadi as part of the Board of Commissioners of Surge, where we hope that with the experience they have had in the telecommunications, banking, transportation, and retail industries, it can complement and give color different for Surge's business development," he said in a written statement, Thursday, May 19.

"Going forward, Surge will remain consistent in providing high-capacity and quality connectivity as well as accelerating digital transformation for all levels of society in Indonesia through 3 integrated business pillars, namely connectivity, meeting daily needs, and entertainment media," he added.

Surge's performance in 2021, which succeeded in exceeding the revenue target with a very good level of profitability, became a motivation for Surge to look to the bright potential ahead through improving the quality of life of the community through digital transformation and contributing positively to the Company.