The Senate of SBM ITB, has selected three candidates for the Dean position for the 2025–2030 term: Prof. Dr. Aurik Gustomo, Deddy P. Koesrindartoto, Ph.D., and Prof. Donald C. Lantu, Ph.D.
According to Ir. Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, S.T., PgDip, M.Sc., Ph.D., Head of the SBM ITB Dean Candidate General Election Committee, the election process began in early March and will conclude in June. Despite several public holidays extending the timeline, the inauguration of the new dean is set for June 2, 2025.
“Thankfully, all stages have proceeded smoothly as expected, with active, inclusive, transparent, and orderly participation,” said Dzikri in Bandung (8/5).
The three candidates were chosen through a popular vote among faculty members, followed by a formal selection by the Senate. Each candidate has publicly presented their vision and mission to the academic community.
Prof. Dr. Aurik Gustomo highlighted a vision for SBM ITB to become a School for Impact, emphasizing cross-disciplinary innovation and strengthening global partnerships.
Deddy P. Koesrindartoto, Ph.D., proposed transforming complexity into excellence and meaningful outcomes, driven by the spirit of Reimagine, Rediscover, and Reignite. His approach focuses on innovation and international collaboration.
Meanwhile, Prof. Donald C. Lantu, Ph.D., aims to position SBM as a superior, inclusive, and impactful business school by promoting cross-disciplinary innovation, sustainability, and future-oriented entrepreneurial leadership.
Before the final selection, seven candidates from various Expertise Groups (Kelompok Keahlian/KK) within SBM ITB were nominated.
They are Prof. Dr. Aurik Gustomo, S.T., M.T. from the Human and Knowledge Management Interest Group; Prof. Dr. Ir. Dermawan Wibisono, M. Eng. from the Operations and Performance Management Interest Group; Prof. Donald C. Lantu, Ph. D. from the Human and Knowledge Management KK; Prof. Wawan Dhewanto, Ph. D. from the Entrepreneurship and Technology Management Interest Group; Deddy P. Koesrindartoto, Ph. D. from the Business and Finance Risk Study Interest Group; Dr. Harimukti Wandebori, S.T., S.H., MBA from the Business and Marketing Strategy Interest Group; and Dr. Eng. Pri Hermawan from the Decision Making and Negotiation Interest Group.
Dzikri expressed hope that the next dean will bring meaningful improvements to SBM ITB over the coming five years. The Chancellor of ITB is scheduled to officially inaugurate the elected dean on June 2, 2025.