Bank BJB has officially appointed Yusuf Saadudin as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Yuddy Renaldi. The announcement followed a board of directors meeting on March 11, 2025, based on a memo from the board of commissioners dated March 10, 2025.

Yusuf Saadudin, formerly serving as the Director of Consumer and Retail at Bank BJB, steps into the leadership role during a critical period for the bank. His appointment came after Yuddy Renaldi tendered his resignation on March 4, 2025. Subsequently, on March 6, the board of commissioners, acting on recommendations from the national committee and remuneration committee, formally discharged Renaldi from his duties as CEO.

This leadership shift occurs amid Bank BJB's ongoing financial challenges. As of the third quarter of 2025, the bank reported a net profit of Rp 1.16 trillion, reflecting an 18.9% decrease compared to Rp 1.43 trillion recorded during the same period in 2023. Nevertheless, the bank demonstrated growth in several key areas.

Bank BJB's third-party funds grew 17.1% year-on-year (yoy), reaching Rp 153.2 trillion. Additionally, total credit, including financing, rose 10.4% yoy to Rp 138 trillion. For bank-only credit, there was a 4.3% yoy increase, amounting to Rp 121.5 trillion, with the consumer credit segment showing a 6.8% yoy rise to Rp 73.1 trillion.

With Yusuf Saadudin at the helm, all eyes are on how he will navigate Bank BJB through these financial complexities. His leadership will likely focus on enhancing operational efficiency and maximizing fee-based income, which contributed to the bank's pre-tax consolidated profit of Rp 1.47 trillion.

This transition represents a pivotal moment for Bank BJB, balancing leadership restructuring and financial performance. Saadudin's expertise in consumer and retail banking will play a crucial role in shaping the bank's strategies and growth trajectory, closely monitored by investors and industry stakeholders.

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