The Indonesian presidential palace has confirmed that Destry Damayanti is among the candidates being considered to lead Bank Indonesia (BI), according to CNN Indonesia. The announcement was made on Friday, August 7, 2026, with the palace acknowledging that several names are still being reviewed.
CNN Indonesia reports that the palace has not yet settled on a final choice, stating that a number of candidates remain under consideration for the central bank's top post. The outlet also notes that President Prabowo has already summoned some of the prospective candidates for discussions, as reported separately by Kompas.com and finance.detik.com.
Destry Damayanti, who currently serves as a senior deputy governor at Bank Indonesia, has emerged as a prominent name in the selection process. CNBC Indonesia has also reported that the palace's list of candidates includes both Destry and Muliaman Hadad, though the palace has not confirmed the full roster.
The selection comes as Bank Indonesia prepares for a leadership transition, with the current governor's term nearing its end. The palace's acknowledgment of Destry's candidacy signals that the selection process is actively underway, though no timeline for a final decision has been provided.
According to CNN Indonesia, the palace is still "refining" the list of candidates, suggesting that additional names could be added or removed before a formal nomination is made. The eventual nominee will require approval from the House of Representatives before assuming the role.
What to watch next: Whether the palace will reveal additional candidates or narrow the field in the coming weeks, and how the selection process will proceed given the requirement for parliamentary approval.
