Ahmad Heryawan

Ahmad Heryawan (born 19 June 1966) is an Indonesian politician who served as the Governor of West Java Province between 2008 and 2018. He was inaugurated in April 2008, after winning the West Java gubernatorial election in March 2008. Ahmad Heryawan, together with his running mate Yusuf Macan Effendie (also known as Dede Yusuf), was the governor candidate from PKS (Prosperous Justice Party) and PAN (National Mandate Party) coalition, running the gubernatorial election against Agum Gumelar – Nu'man Abdul Hakim from PDIP and PPP coalition and Danny Setiawan – Iwan Ridwan Sulandjana from Golkar and PD coalition.[1][2]

Ahmad Heryawan
14th Governor of West Java
In office 13 June 2008 – 13 June 2018
President	Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Deputy	Yusuf Macan Effendie (2008-2013) Deddy Mizwar (2013-2018)
Preceded by	Danny Setiawan
Succeeded by	Iwa Karniwa (acting) Ridwan Kamil
Personal details
Born	(1966-06-19) 19 June 1966 Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia
Political party	Prosperous Justice Party
Spouse(s)	Netty Prasetiani
Children	6
Website	www.ahmadheryawan.net

Before entering the gubernatorial election, Ahmad Heryawan was a member of Jakarta House of Representatives, taking position as one of the vice chairmen of the house.[3]

His second term as governor ended on 13 June 2018 and he was replaced by acting governor Iwa Karniwa.[4]

References

1. Christanto, Dicky (17 April 2008). "Candidates join gubernatorial election race", The Jakarta Post. Retrieved on 4 December 2008.
2. Suwarni, Yuli Tri (26 April 2008). "Heryawan, Dede determined to fight poverty, improve health", The Jakarta Post. Retrieved on 4 December 2008.
3. "Kursi Ahmad Heryawan Diisi Ketua DPW PKS Jakarta". Merdeka (in Indonesian). 19 June 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
4. "Masa jabatan Aher sebagai Gubernur Jabar resmi berakhir - ANTARA News". Antara News (in Indonesian). 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.

Political offices
Preceded by Danny Setiawan	Governor of West Java 2008–2018	Succeeded by Ridwan Kamil