Rico Waas

Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas (born 5 July 1986) is an Indonesian politician who has been Medan's mayor-elect since winning the election on December 14, 2024.^[1][2] He is the nephew of Surya Paloh.^[3][4]

Rico Waas
Official portrait, 2025
19th Mayor of Medan
Incumbent
Assumed office 20 February 2025
Governor	Bobby Nasution
Deputy	Zakiyuddin Harahap
Preceded by	Bobby Nasution
Personal details
Born	Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas (1986-07-05) 5 July 1986 (age 39) Medan, Indonesia
Political party	NasDem (2011–present)
Other political affiliations	KIM Plus (2024–present)
Spouse	Aurelia Airin
Relations	Surya Paloh (uncle) Yoseano Waas (uncle)
Parent	Johnny Waas (father)
Alma mater	Trisakti Academy of Graphic Technology Bina Nusantara University
Occupation	Politician