Herman Deru | |
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| 16th Governor of South Sumatra | |
| Assumed office 20 February 2025 | |
| Deputy | Cik Ujang |
| Preceded by | Elen Setiadi (acting) |
| In office 1 October 2018 – 1 October 2023 | |
| Deputy | Mawardi Yahya |
| Preceded by | Alex Noerdin |
| Succeeded by | Agus Fatoni (acting) |
| Regent of East Ogan Komering Ulu | |
| In office 23 August 2005 – 23 August 2015 | |
| Deputy | Kholid Mawardi |
| Preceded by | Sujiadi |
| Succeeded by | Kholid Mawardi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 November 1967 |
| Spouse | Febrita Lusita |
| Children | 4, including Percha Leanpuri |
| Alma mater | Sjahyakirti University STIE Trisna Negara Belitang |
| Website | hermanderu |
Herman Deru (born 17 November 1967) is an Indonesian politician who is the governor of South Sumatra, serving since February 2025 after his first term in 2018–2023. He was formerly Regent of East Ogan Komering Ulu between 2005 and 2015.
Born in the town of Belitang, he worked as a civil servant for 11 years before entering politics, becoming a two-term regent for his home regency. After his ten years ended, he participated in the 2018 gubernatorial election and won.