Apart from his duties in government, Silmy previously had a career in a public company as an Independent Commissioner of PT Bentoel International Investama Tbk. (RMBA), and PT Alfa Retailindo Tbk. (ARI). Because his reputation for professionalism has made him trusted by global companies to sit as President Commissioner of PT. MAN Diesel & Turbo Indonesia, as well as Commissioner of PT. GE Power Solutions Indonesia.In addition, he is known to be active in a number of youth and social organizations such as the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), the Indonesian Youth National Committee (KNPI), and the Paramadina Foundation.
Brief History·
President Director of PT. Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (September 2018-Present)·
President Director of PT. Barata Indonesia (Persero) (August 2016-September 2018)·
President Director of PT. Pindad (Persero) (December 2014-August 2016)·
Expert Staff for Inter-agency Cooperation and Relations, Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP) (2010-present)·
Member of the Strategic Analyst Council of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) (2013-2015)·       Commissioner of PT. PAL Indonesia (Persero) (2011-2014)·
Member of the Defense Management Expert Team of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (2010-2014)·
Special Staff to the Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) RI (2010-2011)·
Member of the TNI Business Activities Control Team (2010-2011)·
Member of the National Team for Transfer of TNI Business Activities (2008-2009)·
Member of the TNI Business Transformation Supervision Team (2007-2008)
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