Anindya is the sole candidate for the chairmanship, as Arsjad said in November that he would not seek re-election at Thursday’s congress.
he Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has officially resolved its leadership rift, confirming Anindya Bakrie as chairman during a national consolidation congress in Jakarta on Thursday.
The event puts an end to months of controversy amid conflicting chairmanship claims within the country’s biggest lobby group, where one camp pushed for Anindya as a new leader while the other backed Arsjad Rasjid, who was elected as chairman with a five-year mandate in 2021.
"Let’s close this chapter and start fresh. Differences are normal, and through these dynamics, Kadin grows stronger," said Kadin honorary council chairman Rosan Roeslani at the Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan hotel in Jakarta, opening the congress in front of 35 provincial Kadin chairs.
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Arsjad, who now serves as head of Kadin's advisory board, acknowledged the difficulties of the past few months.
“I understand that the organizational dynamics have not been easy. […] I also appreciate the government for recognizing that Kadin’s unity is important to Indonesia's businesses and the economy,” said Arsjad.
Anindya is the sole candidate for the role, as Arsjad said in November last year that he would not seek re-election in Thursday’s congress.
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