Gregorius "Gories" Mere (born in East Flores, 17 November 1954) is an Indonesian businessman and retired senior-ranking officer of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI).
Prior to his retirement in 2012, Mere was Director of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (BNN), holding the rank of Commissioner General, a three-star general equivalent.[1]
Mere holds multiple positions, including Chief Operations Officer for Hendropriyono Strategic Consulting . He is also Independent Commissioner and Commissioner, respectively, for PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk mineral resources holding company and Darma Henwa Tbk mining services.[2]
Career
editMere is a 1976 graduate of AKPOL, or the Indonesian National Police academy.[3]
Mere gained prominence as senior investigator for the 2002 Bali Bombings, which led to the formation of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI)'s counter-terrorism task force, Detachment 88, which he effectively commanded for several years.[4] For his service in support of the 2002 Bali Bombing investigations, in 2003 Mere was awarded the Honorary Australia Medal by the Australian Government.[5] Mere is regarded as one of Indonesia's foremost experts on counter-terrorism.[6][7]
Mere held multiple POLRI posts throughout his distinguished career, including deputy director of Regional Police Command (POLDA) and the Criminal Investigation Agency (BARESKRIM).[8]
Career & Assignments
edit- Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hendropriyono Strategic Consulting
- Independent Commissioner, Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk PT, 2013-PRESENT
- Commissioner, Darma Henwa Tbk PT, 2013-PRESENT
- Director, National Narcotics Board (BNN), 2009-2012
- Deputy Director, POLRI Badan Reserse Kriminal (BARESKRIM), 2005-2008
- Commander, POLRI Detachment 88 (DETASEMEN 88)
References
edit- ^ Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ 4-Traders (20 June 2015). "Business Leaders: Gories Mere". 4-Traders. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Mega Simarmata (2 May 2008). "Mutasi Perwira di Mabes Polri". Inilah News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ SMH Australia (7 October 2003). "Full list: Bali honours". SMH Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ Rafael Epstein (7 August 2003). "Suspected Marriott Bomber Named". ABC Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ The Jakarta Post (17 March 2011). "Why are they targeted?". Jakarta Post. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.