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Fadel Muhammad named chair of SURGE’s supervisory board
SURGE appointed Fadel Muhammad as its board chair at a shareholders’ meeting on 21 October.
The Indonesian digital infrastructure company, listed as PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk under the ticker WIFI, is also known as Surge.
Fadel replaced Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who resigned after taking on other duties as a presidential special envoy.
Fadel had already served as a company commissioner since June and is now a member of Indonesia’s DPD for Gorontalo.
He has also served as Gorontalo governor and national fisheries minister.
The meeting also named Shannedy Ong chief executive, replacing Hendrik Tee.
The company says it plans to expand its networks and internet access, which it sees as important to Indonesia’s digital economy.
SURGE appointed Fadel Muhammad as chair of its supervisory board at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on 21 October 2026.
Fadel replaced Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who resigned from the position.
Fadel had served as a SURGE commissioner since June 2026 and is a member of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council for Gorontalo.
The same meeting appointed Shannedy Ong as president director, replacing Hendrik Tee.
A commentary article raised concerns about alleged crony capitalism linked to SURGE’s access to state-owned transport assets, while the company said its board would uphold good corporate governance.
- Who
- Fadel Muhammad was appointed chair of the supervisory board of PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk, known as SURGE or WIFI.
- What
- He replaced Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who resigned. The meeting also appointed Shannedy Ong as president director.
- When
- The appointment was approved on 21 October 2026.
- Where
- At SURGE’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting. The location is not stated.
- Why
- Hashim resigned, citing his commitments, especially his role as the president’s special envoy. The sources do not state a separate reason for choosing Fadel.
SURGE management
Critics cited in Kompasiana commentary
Governance
SURGE management
Management said the supervisory board would oversee the company carefully and follow good corporate governance principles.
Critics cited in Kompasiana commentary
The commentary said Hashim’s company role, reported indirect ownership link and SURGE’s access to state-owned transport assets had prompted concerns about alleged crony capitalism.
Hashim joined SURGE as chair of the supervisory board, while Fadel became a commissioner.
Hashim’s resignation letter was dated, citing his commitments, particularly his role as the president’s special envoy.
SURGE’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting appointed Fadel as chair of the supervisory board and Shannedy Ong as president director.
- Appointment date
- 21 October 2026
- Company
- PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk, known as SURGE or WIFI
- New supervisory board chair
- Fadel Muhammad
- Previous supervisory board chair
- Hashim Djojohadikusumo
- New president director
- Shannedy Ong
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What people are saying
The company expresses its thanks to Mr Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo as President Commissioner, Mr Hendrik Tee as President Director, and Ms Henny Santoso as Director for the dedication and contributions they have made during their respective terms.
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