A New Chapter of Leadership at IPB University Under Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet

Bogor, 5 December 2025 — IPB University has appointed Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet, S.TP, M.Si as Rector for the 2025–2028 term. This appointment marks an important milestone in continuing the transformation of IPB University as a campus rooted in innovation and entrepreneurship. This new leadership is expected to strengthen IPB University’s position in education, research, and technology development that creates broad impact for society. The step also reflects the institution’s commitment to providing leadership that is adaptive to global challenges.

Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet is known for his strong academic and managerial experience in the development of higher education institutions. In his various roles, he has actively encouraged the integration of research, innovation, and industry needs. This approach serves as an important foundation for strengthening an educational ecosystem that remains relevant to global dynamics. His leadership is expected to accelerate the development of cross-sector collaboration and enhance the competitiveness of the institution.

As part of IPB University, the IPB University School of Business views this leadership as an opportunity to strengthen its contribution to the development of outstanding human resources in business and management. SB-IPB remains committed to delivering education that integrates academic knowledge, industry practice, and sustainability values. Synergy between university-level policy and academic development at the school level is expected to become even stronger. This will serve as a foundation for producing graduates with integrity and global competitiveness.

The appointment of the new rector also forms part of an ongoing effort to strengthen IPB University’s position as a higher education institution oriented toward innovation and sustainability. Under visionary leadership, IPB University is expected to respond to various strategic challenges at both the national and international levels. Collaboration with various stakeholders will continue to be encouraged in order to produce solutions with real and meaningful impact. This development reaffirms IPB University’s role as a driver of change toward a more advanced future.