Age 71, the United States of America citizen, appointed as Vice President Commissioner of Indika Energy in April 2018, then reappointed for his third term of service based on Deed Number 55 dated 25 April 2019. He previously served as Director of Indika Energy (June 2009 – April 2016), and Independent Director (May 2013 – May 2014). Bapak Richard Bruce Ness initially joined Indika Energy as a Director based on Deed Number 232 dated 26 June 2009.

He also serves as President Commissioner of Petrosea (since April 2016) (October 2010 – April 2014) and Commissioner of Tripatra (since May 2016). In addition, serves as Commissioner of PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk. (since July 2020). He has been actively involved in the energy, resources and mining sectors for more than 30 years.

Previously, he also served as Commissioner of MBSS (December 2010 – June 2011), as President Director of various affiliates and subsidiaries of Newmont, as a mining consultant at PT Clinton Indonesia and as Vice President of Freeport. He also holds the position of Chairman of Mining for the American Chamber of Commerce, Indonesia.

He earned a Bachelor degree in Mechanics from Moorhead Technical Institute, Minnesota, USA, in 1969 and attended Moorhead State University, Minnesota, USA, for additional studies in post-secondary education until 1979. Beliau also completed a Professional Management program at Harvard Business School, USA, in 1992.