Indonesia Panel Backs Destry Damayanti for Bank Chief
Indonesias parliamentary financial committee endorsed Destry Damayanti to lead the central bank as its first female governor. The nomination now awaits wider legislative approval ahead of a scheduled vote.
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Indonesia Moves to Appoint First Female Central Bank Chief
Indonesia's parliament financial committee endorsed Destry Damayanti as central bank governor on Thursday morning, setting her up to become the institution's first female leader. The appointment for a five-year term awaits a wider legislative vote on September 1. Destry secured the nomination from President Prabowo Subianto following the resignation of former governor Perry Warjiyo.
