Mr. Rasyid was appointed the President Director of TELKOM on June 24, 2005. He previously served as Vice President Director of PT Bank Negara Indonesia from 2003 to 2005, President Director of Bank Danamon Indonesia from 2000 to 2003, Vice Chairman of Badan Penyehatan Perbankan Nasional (the Indonesian Banks Restructuring Agency) in 2000, Vice President Director of Bank Niaga from 1998 to 1999, Assistant Vice President of Bank of America from 1986 to 1987 as well in various positions in Bank Niaga since 1987. Mr. Rasyid graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Indonesia. He also holds a master of arts degree in international economics and a masters degree in business administration (international business) from the University of Hawaii, USA.