IAEI Appoints New Leadership for 2025-2030 Term: Nasaruddin Umar as Chairman

Strengthening Sharia Economic Agenda

The Indonesian Islamic Economists Association (IAEI) has officially appointed its new leadership for the 2025-2030 term in a ceremony held at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta on November 27, 2025. The new leadership is headed by Nasaruddin Umar, currently serving as Minister of Religion, as Chairman, with Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, the Minister of Investment and Hilirization, and Brian Yuliarto, the Minister of Education, High Education, Science and Technology, serving as Deputy Chairmen. The appointment brings together prominent figures from various government ministries and academic institutions to lead the organization.

Strategic Focus Areas

In his inaugural address, Nasaruddin Umar outlined three key strategic directions for IAEI's future work: Firstly, to transform Islamic jurisprudence to better align with contemporary economic challenges; secondly, to strengthen the real sector to ground Islamic economic principles in practical applications; and thirdly, to integrate knowledge with ethical considerations in economic decision-making. These strategic directions aim to enhance IAEI's role in supporting Indonesia's national sharia economic agenda.

Leadership Structure

The newly appointed leadership includes several high-profile figures from the Indonesian government and academic circles. The Chairman, Nasaruddin Umar, is supported by multiple Deputy Chairmen representing various ministries. The leadership also includes a broad Advisory Board chaired by former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, along with other prominent figures such as Airlangga Hartarto, Perry Warjiyo, and Sri Mulyani Indrawati. The diverse composition of the leadership is designed to bring together expertise from various fields to advance IAEI's mission.

Organizational Impact

The new leadership structure is expected to enhance IAEI's influence in shaping Indonesia's sharia economic policies and practices. With its broad representation from government, academia, and industry, IAEI is well-positioned to drive forward its strategic agenda and contribute to the development of Islamic economics in Indonesia.