Businesses man
Gregorius "Gories" Mere (born in East Flores, 17 November 1954) is an Indonesian businessman and retired senior-ranking officer of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI).
Prior to his retirement in 2012, Mere was Director of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (BNN), holding the rank of Commissioner General, a three-star general equivalent.[1]
Mere holds multiple positions, including Chief Operations Officer for Hendropriyono Strategic Consulting . He is also Independent Commissioner and Commissioner, respectively, for PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk mineral resources holding company and Darma Henwa Tbk mining services.[2]
Career
Mere is a 1976 graduate of AKPOL, or the Indonesian National Police academy.[3]
Mere gained prominence as senior investigator for the 2002 Bali Bombings, which led to the formation of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI)'s counter-terrorism task force, Detachment 88, which he effectively commanded for several years.[4] For his service in support of the 2002 Bali Bombing investigations, in 2003 Mere was awarded the Honorary Australia Medal by the Australian Government.[5] Mere is regarded as one of Indonesia's foremost experts on counter-terrorism.[6][7]
Mere held multiple POLRI posts throughout his distinguished career, including deputy director of Regional Police Command (POLDA) and the Criminal Investigation Agency (BARESKRIM).[8]
Career & Assignments
- Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hendropriyono Strategic Consulting
- Independent Commissioner, Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk PT, 2013-PRESENT
- Commissioner, Darma Henwa Tbk PT, 2013-PRESENT
- Director, National Narcotics Board (BNN), 2009-2012
- Deputy Director, POLRI Badan Reserse Kriminal (BARESKRIM), 2005-2008
- Commander, POLRI Detachment 88 (DETASEMEN 88)
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