Gories Mere

Gregorius "Gories" Mere (born in East-Flores, 17 November 1954) is an Indonesian businessman and retired senior-ranking officer of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI).

Prior to his retirement in 2012, Mere was Director of the National Anti-Narcotics Agenc (BNN), holding the rank of Commissioner General, a three-star general equivalent.[1]

Mere holds multiple positions, including Chief Operations Officer for Hendropriyono Strategic Consulting . He is also Independent Commissioner and Commissioner, respectively, for PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk mineral resources holding company and Darma Henwa Tbk mining services.[2]

Career

Mere is a 1976 graduate of AKPOL, or the Indonesian National Police academy.[3]

Mere gained prominence as senior investigator for the 2002 Bali Bombings, which led to the formation of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI)'s counter-terrorism task force, Detachment 88, which he effectively commanded for several years.[4] For his service in support of the 2002 Bali Bombing investigations, in 2003 Mere was awarded the Honorary Australia Medal by the Australian Government.[5] Mere is regarded as one of Indonesia's foremost experts on counter-terrorism.[6][7]

Mere held multiple POLRI posts throughout his distinguished career, including Deputy Director of Regional Police Command (POLDA) and the Criminal Investigation Agency (BARESKRIM).[8]

Career & Assignments
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO), 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)

References
  1. Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. 4-Traders (20 June 2015). "Business Leaders: Gories Mere". 4-Traders. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  3. Mega Simarmata (2 May 2008). "Mutasi Perwira di Mabes Polri". Inilah News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  4. Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  5. SMH Australia (7 October 2003). "Full list: Bali honours". SMH Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  6. Rafael Epstein (7 August 2003). "Suspected Marriott Bomber Named". ABC Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  7. The Jakarta Post (17 March 2011). "Why are they targeted?". Jakarta Post. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  8. Merdeka News (20 June 2015). "Profile Berdasarkan Abjad: Gories Mere". Merdeka News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.


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