Nadiem Makarim
Founder & Former CEO, Gojek (resigned 2019); Former Minister of Education, Culture, Research & Technology (2019-2024), Gojek · Indonesia
Nadiem Makarim is the CEO of Gojek. Makarim is based in Indonesia. Makarim has held the role since 2010. Makarim was born in 1984 in Singapore and educated at Brown University and Harvard Business School.
Nadiem Anwar Makarim is an Indonesian politician and businessman who was the minister of education, culture, research, and technology of Indonesia, serving from 2021 until 2024.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on the sentencing of Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim to a decade in prison following a conviction in a corruption case involving Chromebooks. The case has drawn significant international attention due to Makarim's prominence as Indonesia's most prominent startup entrepreneur and has raised concerns among observers about investor confidence and the business climate in the country.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- July 4, 1984 · Singapore
- Citizenship
- Indonesia
- Education
- Brown University, Harvard Business School, United World College of South East Asia
- Awards
- Asia's Most Influential Indonesia, Tatler 500 Indonesia
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Nadiem Makarim: FAQ
- Who is Nadiem Makarim?
- Nadiem Makarim is the Founder & Former CEO, Gojek (resigned 2019); Former Minister of Education, Culture, Research & Technology (2019-2024) of Gojek, based in Indonesia.
- What company does Nadiem Makarim lead?
- Nadiem Makarim is CEO of Gojek, a role held since 2010.
- Where was Nadiem Makarim educated?
- Nadiem Makarim studied at Brown University, Harvard Business School, United World College of South East Asia.