Rachmat Kaimuddin's Career, Political Opportunity for Ex Startup Boss
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Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan appointed former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PT Bukalapak.com Tbk Rachmat Kaimuddin as Deputy for Infrastructure and Transportation Coordination. "This time, Mr. Rachmat Kaimudin was appointed as Deputy for Infrastructure and Transportation Coordination by Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan," as quoted from the ministry's official Instagram account @kemenkomarves.
Through his personal Instagram account @mrachmatk, Rachmat expressed his readiness to accept the new position. "Alhamdulillah. New Chapter, in an effort to fulfill old promises," Rachmat said on Friday. After resigning from Bukalapak, Rachmat served as Technology and Sustainability Development Special Advisor at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, providing personal feedback to Minister Luhut on technology-related issues. With this new position, Rachmat is now an echelon I or a structural official under the minister.