PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) is reportedly planning to reorganize its board of directors by the end of 2024, with Gregory Hendra Lembong being anticipated as a strong candidate for the position of BCA’s President Director, succeeding Jahja Setiaatmadja, who is speculated to assume the role of BCA’s President Commissioner.
Gregory Hendra Lembong, currently serving as Deputy President Director, has held this position since April 2022 following approval from the Financial Services Authority (OJK). His five-year term commenced with his appointment during BCA’s 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS).
At 52 years old, Gregory oversees key areas such as Financial & Corporate Planning and Transaction Banking. Additionally, he manages BCA’s Strategic Information Technology Group and the Strategy & Operational Development Group.
He also supervises BCA subsidiaries, including PT Central Capital Ventura, which focuses on venture capital, and BCA Digital, which specializes in digital banking.
Gregory brings over 25 years of domestic and international banking experience. Before joining BCA, he held several leadership roles:
- CIMB Niaga: Chief Transformation Officer (2019) and Chief Fintech Officer (2018);
- CIMB Group Malaysia: CEO of Group Transaction Banking (2016-2018);
- J.P. Morgan Asia-Pacific (Singapore): Regional Head of Transaction Services (2010-2013);
- Deutsche Bank (London): Global COO & Head of Business Development (2009-2010);
- Citibank (Asia and Europe): Various senior roles from 1994 to 2009.
Gregory holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington and a Master’s degree in Economic Systems Engineering from Stanford University, both in the United States.
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Throughout his career, Gregory has demonstrated expertise in areas such as IT transformation strategies, transaction banking, global trade finance, cash management, regional strategy planning, and product solutions management.
If appointed, Gregory’s leadership is expected to strengthen BCA’s position as Indonesia’s leading private bank, particularly in the areas of digital innovation and customer-focused financial services. The official announcement is anticipated soon, as BCA moves forward with this leadership transition.
