Our Management

Mr. Adika Nuraga Bakrie
President Director

Adika Nuraga Bakrie, also known as Aga Bakrie, was officially appointed as President Director of PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) on April 28, 2022, via Memorandum No. 166/BR-BOD/IV/22. Aga Bakrie is not only the President Director of KPC, but also the President Director of PT Bumi Resources Tbk (KPC’s parent company), as determined by the Annual GMS on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

For the man born on December 14, 1981, being asked to lead KPC and BUMI as a world-class company is not a difficult task. His track record in various world-class companies, as well as an academic degree as a Bachelor of Degree from Bentley University in the United States of America, proved to be a valuable asset for Mr. Nirwan Bakrie’s eldest son.

Aga began his career at the bottom before being appointed President Director of KPC and BUMI. He even worked as an analyst for Capital Managers Asia and Mitsubishi Corporation. Aga joined BUMI as a Director in 2020 while also serving as a Commissioner at KPC.

Aga is also the President Commissioner of PT Bumi Resources Mineral Tbk (BRMS), the Director of PT Bakrie Capital Indonesia, the President Director of PT Minarak Brantas Gas, the President Director of PT Gaia Energi Baik, the Chief Business Development Officer Director of PT Jungleland Asia, and the President Director of PT Graha Andrasentra Propertindo.(*)

 Mr. Ashok Mitra
Chief Executive Officer 

Ashok Mitra was officially appointed Chief Executive Officer of PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) on April 28, 2022, via Memorandum          No. 166/BR-BOD/IV/22. Ashok is a well-known name in the KPC mining industry. Prior to becoming CEO, he worked for KPC for 15 years as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Chief Financial Officer (SCFO).

Mr. Ashok joined the Tata Group in 1985 as the General Manager of Finance for The Tata Power Company Limited. He is a Chartered Accountant and Corporate Secretary from India. He was transferred to Indonesia in August 2007, after Tata Power became a 30 percent shareholder in KPC.

As Senior CFO, he was responsible for the company’s finance and commercial, supply chain management, and business improvement. After being elected CEO, he was given even more authority over all KPC operations. His experience with the Tata Group since 1985, as well as 15 years with KPC, will help the company become one of Indonesia’s leading mining companies.(*)

Mr. Hendro Ichwanto
Chief Operating Officer 

Graduated from University Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) “Veteran” Yogyakarta, hold a degree in Mining Engineering. Joined PT. Kaltim Prima Coal in 1997. Has been experienced in various roles within mining operations prior to his promotion to the position of GM Mining Operations in August 2012. Highlight of career with KPC are Mine Manager of Pit Hatari, Superintendent Drill & Blast, Superintendent Pit Technical. Starting career in KPC as Mining Engineer.(*)

Mr. Subhashish Datta
Chief Financial Officer 

 Mr Subhashish Datta has over thirty years of professional experience in Finance & Accounts, Business and Strategic Planning, Commercial, Company Secretary, et al in the Infrastructure, Power, and Mining sectors. He has a rich and wide-ranging experience having worked with Companies such as Tata Power, TRF Ltd (Tata Steel enterprise), Thiess Minecs India Pvt Ltd. (MNC), Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd (Tata Power subsidiary), Powerlinks Transmission Ltd (Tata Power JV), Stewarts & Lloyds of India Ltd. (Tata Steel subsidiary), Bharat Yantra Nigam Ltd (Govt. of India undertaking) etc.

Mr. Subhashish Datta is a Fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.  He completed his Chartered Financial Analysts course from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India. He is Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He spent most of his professional life working for Tata Group of Companies in various capacities and at various geographical locations across India.(*)

Mr. Eko Fitriandri
General Manager Finance  

Since February 1, 2021, Eko Fitriandri has served as KPC’s General Manager Finance. Eko is no stranger to the world of finance. Prior to becoming GM Finance, Eko held a number of finance positions at KPC. Accounting and Tax Manager, Treasury Manager, Tax and Government Impost Manager, and Accounting and Reporting Manager are just a few examples. His first job at KPC was as Superintendent Group Financial Coordinator in 2010. Prior to joining KPC, Eko worked in financial management for a number of companies, including PT Lotte Shopping Indonesia, PT Bumi Resources Tbk, PT Kirinesia Synfab, and PT Dinamika Kiranya.(*)


 

Mr. Rahmad Desmi Fajar
General Manager Marketing

Graduated as Accountant from Padjadjaran University; also Master of Science on Energy Trade &  Finance from Cass Business School, London, UK; and Master of Law (Business) from University of Indonesia.  While in KPC he also participated in professional development programs such as Rio Tinto Young Professional Program, LEAD (Leadership on Environment and Development) International, and Chevening  Scholarship. Joined PT Kaltim Prima Coal in 1997 as GDP Accounting, then subsequently on various roles in Finance, Corporate and Marketing before promoted to General Manager Strategic Business Development in 2018 and now General Manager Marketing.


Mr. Wawan Setiawan
General Manager External Affairs & Sustainable Development

Wawan Setiawan is a Master of Business Administration from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from Padjadjaran University, Bandung. Wawan joined PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) in April 2003. He has experience in various positions related to community relations.

Prior to serving in his current position, he has held various positions and roles at KPC, among others as Public Relations Specialist, Community Relations Superintendent, Community Support Superintendent, and Bengalon Community Relations and Development Manager where he manages and ensures that KPC operations and programs in Bengalon can be implemented well. Wawan Setiawan has served as General Manager External Affairs and Sustainable Development (GM ESD) since May 2016.(*)


Mr. Asmit Abdullah
General Manager Supply Chain

Mr. Asmit Abdullah is graduate Civil Engineer from University of Sriwijaya. He has extensive experience over 19 years in various positions within KPC. He started join KPC in 1994 a Civil Engineer in Mine Civil Section. He was seconded to Minenco Pty LTD in Australia in 1997, then in 1999 he was appointed Superintendent Mine Rehabilitation & Civil. From 2002 until 2004 he holds the position as Manager Infrastructure and Civil Projects. In late 2004 he was appointed Performance Improvement Project Leader for one year then appointed as Manager Infrastructure, Civil and Improvement Projects until 2006. From 2006 to 2013 he was appointed as Manager Coal Processing Plant. In December 2013 he was appointed GM Coal Processing & Handling Division. In June 2015, he was appointed GM Supply Chain Division.(*)


Mr. Adri Kurnia
General Manager Legal

Adri Kurnia was promoted to General Manager Legal in December 2014. He was KPC’s first in-house attorney when recruited as Manager Legal in 2008. Before joining KPC he worked with several Jakarta based law firms. He actively involves at and serves as Legal Committee Chairman of the Indonesian Coal Mining Association (ICMA-APBI) and Legal Committee Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Mining Association (IMA). He is member of PERADI, the Indonesian Bar Association and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIARB). Adri Kurnia obtained his master of laws degree in 2014 from the University of Indonesia and earned his first law degree from the University of Padjadjaran. He frequently speaks at national and international seminars with regards to mining law related matters.(*)


Mr. Didik Mardiono
General Manager Contract Mining Division 

Didik Mardiono has held the position of GM Business Performance and Improvement Division since April 2022. 20 years of career at PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), Didik is one of the leaders who masters mining planning and operations, mining economics, human resource management, and Continuous Improvement-Operational Excellence.

Didik started his career as a Mining Engineer before occupying managerial positions as Superintendent Production & Pit Technical, Lead Continuous Improvement Mining Operation Division, until becoming Manager of Strategic Planning and Manager of Pit Bintang.

Didik holds a Master of Business Administration from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and a Bachelor’s Degree as a Mining Engineer from Sriwijaya University, Palembang. In addition to academic degrees, Didik is also active as a member of the Association of Mining Experts (PERHAPI) with his last position as Chairman of PERHAPI East Kutai for the 2014-2017 period.(*)


Mr. Kris Pranoto
General Manager Health Safety Environment & Security

Kris Pranoto is a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Gadjah Mada University. He joined PT Kaltim Prima Coal in 2005. He has extensive experience in civil construction, mine reclamation, mine water management, and post-mining planning. Prior to serving in his current position, he has carried out various functions at KPC, including as Civil Mine Planning Engineer, Superintendent Reclamation and Environmental Manager. Kris has served as General Manager of Health, Safety, Environment and Security since November 2021.


Mr. Armstrong Tobing
Senior General Manager Mining Development Division 

Armstrong Tobing graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), holds degree in Civil Engineering (S1) and Geotechnical Engineering (S2). He joined Kaltim Prima Coal as Geotechnical Superintendent in 2001. He held position as Manager Mining Contract for Bengalon since 2008 prior to be promoted as General Manager – Contract Mining in 2015. Armstrong Tobing has served as Senior General Manager of Mining Development Division since March 2023.

Mr. Rio Supin
General Manager Business Development and Risk Management

Rio has been serving KPC since November 1999 starting his career as Graduate Accounting and subsequently climbing up the ladder of his career with the last position as Manager Accounting & Tax before promoted as GM Finance in May 2012. In 2020, He assumed a new position as GM Business Development and Risk Management. He holds degree in Accounting from University of Sriwijaya with wide experience in accounting & tax, treasury, assets management & financing.

Mr. Susilo Ari Wahyudi
General Manager Mining Support Division

Susilo Ari Wahyudi is a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Brawijaya University and also holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). He joined PT Kaltim Prima Coal in 2001. He has extensive experience in the planning and maintenance of mining equipment, including reviewing the economics of mining equipment.

Prior to his current position, he has rotated various functions in the Mining Support Division, including Superintendent Electric Truck, Superintendent Road Maintenance Equipment, Superintendent Dozer, Manager Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Manager Excavator Maintenance, Manager Haul Truck Maintenance, and Manager System Maintenance.

Susilo Ari Wahyudi is also directly involved in various improvement projects in the Mining Support Division, such as the Performance Improvement Project, the Membara Project, and as a Leader in the Digitalization Project. In addition, he is also a Competency Assessor of LSP – PERHAPI for Mining Equipment Maintenance Management since 2012. Susilo Ari Wahyudi has served as General Manager of Mining Support Division since December 2021.


Mr. Poltak Sinaga
General Manager Coal Processing & Handling

Poltak Sinaga has been the General Manager of Coal Processing & Handling since 2015. One of the leaders with extensive experience in project management, operations management, and asset management is a Doctoral candidate in Business Administration at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).

Poltak has a proven track record in the operation, maintenance, and engineering of bulk material handling and fixed plant from pit to port. From 2004 to 2013, he successfully led the implementation of multi-disciplinary brown-field and green-field projects in crusher facilities, overland conveyors, coal terminals, and port facilities as part of KPC’s operations expansion program, which resulted in a more than threefold increase in overall revenue. Poltak also works on a number of projects involving operational optimization and business process improvement. Poltak Sinaga earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1997 and an MBA from the same university in 2015.


Mr. Arif Rusmin
General Manager Business Performance and Improvement Division 

Arif Rusmin is a Bachelor of Mining Engineering from Sriwijaya University and a Master of Management from Mulawarman University. He joined PT Kaltim Prima Coal in 2001 as a mining engineer. He has extensive experience in the fields of mine planning and mining economic evaluation. Before serving in his current position, he hold various role at KPC as Superintendent Five Year Planning and Mine Planning Manager. He also holds the Indonesian Competent Person (CPI) certificate as an expert in estimating coal reserves. In addition, he is also registered as a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).