MAX DARMAWAN
Born in Jakarta on August 7, 1968. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Indonesia in 1992, and later pursued a Master’s degree in Taxation at the University of Denver, United States, through a government-sponsored study assignment.
He was appointed as a Candidate Civil Servant (CPNS) in March 1995, and since then, he has dedicated his career to the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT), serving in various assignments at tax offices, regional tax offices, and the head office.
His leadership journey began as Head of Karikpa Balikpapan and Head of Balikpapan Medium Taxpayers Tax Office. He was subsequently entrusted with the roles of Head of the Subdirectorate of Appeal and Lawsuit I at the Directorate of Objection and Appeal, Head of Jakarta Setiabudi Three Tax Office, and Head of Division of Tax Objections, Appeals, and Deduction at North Jakarta Regional Tax Office.
Following these roles, he served as Head of Public Listed Company Tax Office and was assigned as Advisor to the Director General for Tax Extensification and Intensification Affairs at the DGT Head Office. In 2021, he was promoted to Echelon II as Head of East and North Kalimantan Regional Tax Office, followed by an assignment as Head of Central Java I Regional Tax Office.
Since September 2, 2024, he has been entrusted with the position of Director of Tax Data and Information.
In recognition of his dedication and contributions, he has received several awards, including the Satyalancana Karya Satya X and XX year medals from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, the Nagara Dana Abyakta Award for significant contributions to the empowerment of MSMEs, as well as multiple awards for outstanding performance in revenue collection and financial management within the DGT.
With a strong background in supervision, taxpayer services, dispute resolution, and data and information management, Max Darmawan is widely recognized as a professional figure committed to enhancing data quality and strengthening information systems in support of optimizing national tax revenue.
Address and Contact:
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 40-42, B Tower, Jakarta, 12190
Phone: 021-5250208