At an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, PT Garuda Indonesia appointed Thomas Sugiarto Oentoro as its new president, with the presidency changed from Glenny Kairupan to Thomas Sugiarto Oentoro. The move is intended to accelerate the improvement in performance.
PT Garuda Indonesia appointed Thomas Sugiarto Oentoro as its new president, with the presidency changed from Glenny H. Kairupan to Thomas Sugiarto Oentoro. According to an official statement, the decision was made at the extraordinary GMS held on 8 October.
Thomas will become president, with the presidency changed from Glenny, who had served as chairman of the company, to Thomas. He previously served as Glenny's deputy on the board of directors, and the appointment is intended to strengthen the performance improvement process.
The board of directors comprises multiple officers, including the president, with directors responsible for finance and risk management and for business operations among those listed. Thomas had joined the board of directors in October 2025.
Thomas's career includes senior positions such as chief risk officer at the Indonesia Investment Authority, vice president of OCBC's mezzanine capital division, and managing director at KV Asia Capital.