Mochamad Ridwan Kamil
Architect & Former Governor, West Java, Indonesia

As Governor of West Java, Indonesia, Peter Ridwan Kamil oversaw a population of over 50 million residents. Ridwan Kamil started his career in architecture and urban activism and puts innovation and collaboration at the forefront of his leadership values. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where he focused on urban design. Recently, Glasgow University awarded Ridwan Kamil an honorary doctorate in recognition of the major contributions he has made to architecture. Under his five years of leadership as governor, Ridwan Kamil garnered awards in various development sectors. As part of his commitment to green and renewable energy, he was appointed Chairman of the Indonesia Regional Government Association for Renewable Energy. He led local leaders, governors and mayors to transform Indonesia's Energy Policy to meet a net-zero future. In 2018, Fortune named Ridwan Kamil one of the world's 50 greatest leaders.