Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan
Profile
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is an Indonesian politician, businessman, and retired four-star Army general who has served as the Chairman of the National Economic Council since October 2024. A highly influential figure in Indonesian politics, he previously held several high-level cabinet positions, including Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment and Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs. Known for his close association with President Joko Widodo, he has also served as an ambassador to Singapore and Minister of Trade and Industry. Beyond his political career, he is a successful entrepreneur and a vocal advocate for religious tolerance and national unity in Indonesia.
Details
- Born
- 1947-09-28 · 78 years old
- Birth place
- Simargala, Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Education
- Indonesian Armed Forces Academy, George Washington University, National Defense University
- Career
- Army General, Businessman, Ambassador to Singapore, Minister of Trade and Industry
