The International Banks Association of Indonesia (Perbina) has appointed Citibank Indonesia CEO Batara Sianturi as its new chairman, replacing Joseph Abraham, ANZ Indonesia’s president director. In his capacity as chairman, Sianturi will facilitate and represent the group’s interests when engaging with all stakeholders, including regulators and the public.

Prior to his appointment as Citibank Indonesia’s CEO, Sianturi, who has been with the bank for over 27 years, spent his career as CEO of Citi Philippines and regional head for the Philippines and Guam. He also led Citi Hungary as CEO and was regional head for 12 countries in Eastern Europe.