Danantara Eyes Investment in Food, Energy, and Healthcare Sectors
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JAKARTA, investortrust.id — Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund has set its sights on injecting capital into sectors seen as critical to long-term national resilience and economic transformation. Danantara Indonesia, the country’s newly launched investment authority, is targeting food and energy security, industrial downstreaming, digital infrastructure, and healthcare as key areas for future investment.
The organization, officially known as Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara, was introduced in a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, March 24, 2025. Chief Investment Officer Pandu Patria Sjahrir emphasized the fund’s commitment to driving growth in strategic industries while positioning Indonesia as a competitive destination for global capital.
“We are eyeing sectors such as food security, energy security, and downstreaming, along with digital infrastructure,” said Pandu. “There’s growing interest in investing in Indonesia, and this is part of our broader vision to support the nation’s economic development.”
Danantara Takes a Long-Term View on Returns
Pandu, formerly Deputy CEO at PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk, explained that Danantara distinguishes itself from conventional private equity firms by prioritizing sustainable returns and nation-building objectives.
“Our philosophy is not about flipping assets quickly. We’re here to own the market and contribute to job creation and economic growth,” he said, adding that risk management remains a central pillar in all investment decisions.
Healthcare Emerges as a New Focus
Chief Executive Officer Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, who leads Danantara, confirmed that the fund would pursue a diversified portfolio strategy. In addition to sectors previously mentioned by Pandu, Rosan highlighted the healthcare industry as a priority, citing Indonesia’s lag in that sector.
“Indonesia still trails behind in healthcare infrastructure and services. That’s why we’re looking at it closely,” Rosan said. “However, all decisions will go through our multi-tiered investment committee to ensure every move aligns with our defined parameters.”
Leadership Team Features Seasoned Professionals
Rosan also unveiled the fund’s core leadership team. Supporting Pandu’s role as CIO are three newly appointed managing directors:
Djamal Attamimi, Managing Director of Finance, is a seasoned finance executive currently serving as managing partner and CEO of Lynx Asia Partners.
Bono Daru Adji, Managing Director of Legal, is an independent commissioner at PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk since 2021.
Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja, Managing Director of Investment, formerly served as Chief Investment Officer at Indonesia Investment Authority, the country's other sovereign wealth institution.