Appointed Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia on 23 December 2020. September 2020, 20th Indonesian Ambassador to the United States of America. Prior to this assignment, held several leadership positions in the Indonesian Government. First joined the government in 2005 as Chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM); secured a number of high-profile investment projects and spearheaded several direct investment policy reforms. Served as Minister of Trade (2014), Ambassador to Japan (2010-2013). Started career journey as an entrepreneur. True passion in nurturing young Indonesian entrepreneurs led him to become Chairman of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (2001-2004). 2008, nominated as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Undergraduate studies, Purdue University, US. Interests: golf, fitness.