Jakarta, Indonesia, March 2026 — PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BRI) has announced the appointment of Suryo Sasono as Executive Vice President, Human Capital Strategy & Talent Management. A distinguished human capital leader with experience spanning banking, insurance, technology, consulting, energy, and digital platforms, Suryo brings a unique blend of HR leadership, talent strategy, organizational transformation, and business consulting expertise to one of Indonesia’s largest financial institutions.
In his new role, Suryo will lead BRI’s human capital strategy and talent management agenda, focusing on leadership development, succession planning, workforce transformation, organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, and capability building to support the bank’s long-term growth ambitions and digital transformation journey.
Prior to joining BRI, Suryo served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Prudential Syariah, where he was responsible for leading the organization’s people strategy, talent agenda, leadership development initiatives, and organizational transformation efforts. During his tenure, he played a critical role in aligning human capital priorities with business growth objectives in Indonesia’s evolving Islamic insurance sector.
Before Prudential Syariah, Suryo spent more than four years with Bukalapak, one of Indonesia’s leading technology companies. He most recently served as Chief Talent Officer, leading the end-to-end human resources function across Indonesia and global offices. Earlier, he held the positions of Senior Vice President of Talent and Vice President of Talent and CEO Office, where he played a key role in building talent capabilities, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and supporting the company’s growth as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital platforms.
Earlier in his career, Suryo worked with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he served as Project Leader and Consultant. During his tenure, he advised organizations on business transformation, organizational strategy, operational excellence, and talent-related initiatives, gaining extensive exposure to complex business challenges across industries.
Following his MBA studies, Suryo also brought valuable startup and hyper-growth experience from GO-JEK, where he served as Head of HR Business Partner and previously as HR Business Partner Manager for GO-JEK Products. He was instrumental in supporting major organizational restructuring initiatives, workforce optimization programs, talent strategies, and HR process transformation during one of the company’s most significant growth phases.
Prior to GO-JEK, Suryo spent more than three years with ConocoPhillips Indonesia, where he held positions including HR System Analyst and Business Apprentice of Human Resources and General Services Department. During this period, he worked extensively on workforce analytics, organizational effectiveness, HR systems, talent planning, employee engagement, and process improvement initiatives, delivering measurable business impact through technology-driven HR solutions.
Earlier, he also gained consulting and academic experience as an Associate Consultant with PT LETMI ITB and as a Laboratory Assistant at Institut Teknologi Bandung, contributing to organizational design projects, research, and teaching activities.
Suryo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools, with academic exposure across France, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for integrating strategic human capital management with business transformation, helping organizations build high-performing cultures, strengthen leadership pipelines, and accelerate growth through people.
At BRI, he is expected to play a critical role in advancing the bank’s human capital strategy, developing future-ready talent, and strengthening organizational capabilities to support the institution’s continued leadership in Indonesia’s banking sector.
About PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BRI) is one of Indonesia’s largest state-owned banks and among the country’s most influential financial institutions. Founded in Purwokerto, Central Java, in 1895, BRI has served Indonesian communities for more than 129 years and remains a cornerstone of the nation’s economic development.
Supported by more than 8,200 branches, over 686,000 e-channel networks, more than one million BRILink agents, and its BRIsat satellite network, BRI continues to expand financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Indonesia.
Guided by its vision of becoming “The Most Trusted Lifetime Financial Partner for Sustainable Growth,” BRI places strong emphasis on developing high-quality talent and fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and service excellence. In 2024, the bank reported profits of IDR 60.64 trillion, making it the most profitable bank in Indonesia and one of the country’s most significant contributors to economic growth.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
