Career
Prior to his retirement in 2012, Mere was Director of the Indonesian National Narcotics Board (BNN), holding the rank of Commissioner General, a three-star general equivalent. Mere holds multiple positions, including Chief Operations Officer for Hendropriyono Strategic Consulting. Mere is a 1976 graduate of AKPOL, or the Indonesian National Police academy.
Mere gained prominence as senior investigator for the 2002 Bali Bombings, which lead to the formation of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI)"s counter-terrorism task force, Detachment 88, which he effectively commanded for several years.
Mere is regarded as one of Indonesia"s foremost experts on counter-terrorism. Mere held multiple POLRI posts throughout his distinguished career, including Deputy Director of Regional Police Command (POLDA) and the Criminal Investigation Division (BARESKRIM).
& Assignments
Chief Operating Officer (chief operating officer), 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).