Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has a new leader following the inauguration of Lieutenant General TNI Kristomei Sianturi by President Prabowo Subianto on October 15, 2026. The appointment marks a leadership transition within the BNPB. This change follows a succession of heads of the BNPB dating back to the era of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). Details on previous BNPB leaders, including a former commander of the Special Forces (Danjen Kopassus), have been compiled. The appointment of Sianturi signals a potential shift in the agency’s approach to disaster preparedness and response in Indonesia. President Prabowo’s choice reflects his administration’s focus on strengthening disaster mitigation efforts across the country. The list of past BNPB heads provides historical context for the agency’s evolution.