Garuda Indonesia appoints Sophia Wattimena as Finance Director

PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has appointed Sophia I. Wattimena as the new Director of Finance and Risk Management. She succeeds Balagopal Kunduvara, who resigned from the position on November 6, 2026.

Wattimena brings over 30 years of professional experience to the state-owned airline. She previously served as the Audit Board Chair and a member of the Board of Commissioners at the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for the 2022–2026 period. Her career includes leadership roles such as President Director and Finance Director at PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), as well as positions at PT Indonesia Kendaraan Terminal Tbk and Pelindo II.

Balagopal Kunduvara announced his departure via LinkedIn, noting that his tenure occurred during a critical transformation period for the company. Before joining Garuda Indonesia in October 2025, Kunduvara spent approximately 25 years at Singapore Airlines, most recently serving as Divisional Vice President of Financial Services.