Prabowo Subianto
Profile
Prabowo Subianto is an Indonesian politician, businessman, and retired military officer who has served as the eighth President of Indonesia since 2024. A former commander of the Indonesian Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) and the Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad), he transitioned into politics by founding the Gerindra Party in 2008. Before his presidency, he served as the Minister of Defence under President Joko Widodo from 2019 to 2024. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in Indonesian national politics, having contested multiple presidential elections before his successful 2024 campaign.
Details
- Born
- 1951-10-17 · 74 years old
- Birth place
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Education
- Indonesian Military Academy, American School in London, Victoria Institution
- Career
- Military officer, Businessman
