Robert PakpahanSenior Advisor

Robert Pakpahan has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise throughout his distinguished career at Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance. As he advanced to Echelon I positions, he held several strategic roles, including Assistant to the Finance Minister for Revenue Policy, Director General of Debt Management, Director General of Budget Financing and Risk Management, and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Taxation Oversight Committee.

In his current role, Robert Pakpahan is actively involved in overseeing tax policy and administration, including oversight of the Tax Policy Agency and taxation-related institutions such as Customs and Excise. He also conducts research and policy studies on taxation and plays a vital role in public education on tax matters.

Robert Pakpahan’s extensive experience spans multiple high-level appointments, including serving as a Board of Trustees Member for the Millennium Challenge Account – Indonesia, and as an Ex-Officio Commissioner at the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS). At the regional level, he represented ASEAN countries on the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Audit Committee for the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) under the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

In addition to his public sector achievements, Robert Pakpahan has served as a commissioner in several companies, where he brings valuable expertise in corporate decision-making and strategic financial analysis.

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