Born in Palembang on May 18, 1981, Basthony Santri earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Sriwijaya University (2005). Previously, Basthony served as Vice President of Procurement since March 2, 2018.

Basthony has a career experience at PT Semen Baturaja since 2007, with positions including as
Baturaja II Project Control & Risk Management Senior Manager (2015-2018), Maintenance Manager of Crusher, Rawmill and Cement mill Area (2011-2014), Plant Technical Planning Supervisor (2009-2011) and Staff for Chief PTP Bureau, Section (2007-2009).