PT Humpuss Maritim Internasional Tbk (HUMI) has appointed I Gusti Ngurah Askhara, known as Ari Askhara, as its new CEO, replacing Tirta Hidayat. The appointment was approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on January 14, 2026, in Jakarta, as part of organizational refresh to strengthen corporate governance amid the dynamic maritime industry in 2026.
Jakarta, January 16, 2026 – Provider of energy transportation and maritime infrastructure services, PT Humpuss Maritim Internasional Tbk (HUMI), reshuffled its board of directors and commissioners at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Ari Askhara, former CEO of Garuda Indonesia in 2018, was appointed as the new CEO, replacing Tirta Hidayat. Additionally, Mahdan was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners replacing AR Sofyan, Dedi Hudayana as commissioner replacing Daryono, and Indra Yurana Sugiarto as director replacing Dedi Hudayana.
HUMI's management stated that these changes are a strategic step for organizational refresh and strengthening Good Corporate Governance (GCG) to face the dynamic challenges of the maritime industry. Ari Askhara, born in Jakarta on October 13, 1971, has a long track record in corporate, finance, and state-owned enterprise infrastructure sectors. His career began at PT Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (1994-1999), continued at PT Bank Mandiri (2005), and included international roles at Deutsche Bank AG, Barclays Capital (2008), Standard Chartered Singapore (2011), and ANZ Bank Indonesia (2014). Previously, he served at PT Pelindo III (2016), PT Wijaya Karya (2016), and PT Amstelco Tbk (2012). Currently, he is also CEO of PT GTS Internasional Tbk.
"Going forward, HUMI will focus on healthy revenue growth through group synergy, fleet development, and sustainable business diversification based on integrated maritime and national energy logistics," stated Ari Askhara in an official release. He emphasized redefining operational cost efficiency, funding, and finance while prioritizing safety and service quality. The new leadership also commits to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, including minimizing carbon footprint in line with national and global energy transitions. The company is optimistic about achieving sustainable growth with support from shareholders and partners.
