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H.E. Mr. Septian Hario Seto

Executive Secretary, National Economic Council, Republic of Indonesia · Government
H.E. Mr. Septian Hario Seto
Executive Secretary, National Economic Council, Republic of Indonesia · Government
From Minerals to Value: Mobilizing Investment for Economic Transformation

Speaking

25 October 2026
11:15 – 12:30 · Doha time

Septian Hario Seto, widely known as Seto, is an accomplished economist and currently serves as a Member of the National Economic Council (DEN) of the Republic of Indonesia. Seto has played a key role in navigating complex financial strategies that drive critical development initiatives across both public and private sectors.

Septian Hario Seto
Member of National Economic Council
Republic of Indonesia

A graduate of the University of Indonesia with a BA in Economics in 2006 and SKEMA Business School in 2008, Seto began his career as an analyst at Principia Management Group before advancing to Corporate Finance Manager at PT Toba Bara Sejahtera. His exceptional performance in both roles led to his recruitment by the government, where he brought significant expertise in capital raising, debt structuring, and strategic crisis management.

Since 2015, he has held various influential roles as an Expert Staff across key ministries, including the Executive Office of the President, Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, and Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investments.

With a strong track record in the coal mining industry and nickel downstream processing, as well as significant

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