The Faculty of Economics and Business, Padjadjaran University (FEB Unpad) expresses its appreciation and congratulations to Tubagus Fiki Chikara Satari, S.E., M.S.M., a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Unpad, who was officially appointed as the Interim Replacement President Director (PAW) of the Public Broadcasting Institution (LPP) TVRI for the remainder of the 2023–2028 term.
The appointment was made by the LPP TVRI Supervisory Board on June 6, 2026, following a series of selection stages including assessments, public hearings, interviews, and a fit and proper test. This mandate positions Tubagus Fiki Chikara Satari as the highest leader of the national public broadcasting institution until the end of his term in 2028.
Within the FEB Unpad environment, Tubagus Fiki Chikara Satari is known as an academic and practitioner who actively contributes to the development of the creative economy, entrepreneurship, and the empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through various teaching activities and academic discussions, he consistently provides industry perspectives and practical experience that enrich the learning process for students.
The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Unpad welcomed the appointment as a form of recognition of the competence, integrity, and leadership capacity of the FEB Unpad academic community. The presence of lecturers who play strategic roles at the national level is expected to strengthen the connection between the academic world and professional practice and public policy.
“FEB Unpad is proud of the trust given to Mr. Tubagus Fiki Chikara Satari. This appointment is proof that academics can make a real contribution to the leadership of a national strategic institution. We hope he will carry out his duties well and bring progress to LPP TVRI and provide broad benefits to the Indonesian people,” said the Dean of FEB Unpad.
The appointment of Tubagus Fiki Chikara Satari as the Acting President Director of LPP TVRI also reflects FEB Unpad’s commitment to encouraging the development of academics who not only excel in education and research, but are also able to contribute directly to national development through various strategic sectors.
FEB Unpad hopes that the leadership carried out by Tubagus Fiki Chikara Satari can further strengthen the role of public media as a means of information, education, and unifying the nation amidst the dynamics of societal development and ever-evolving communication technology.
