Herman Kasih was born in Pontianak, 29 Desember 1952.

He got his bachelor degree of Economy from Tarumanegara University.

He works as a Director at Mandiri Group Jakarta. He held various positions : Vice Chairman of Inter Institution Relationship – Association Of Indonesian Mining Services, Board Member – Indonesia Mining Association, Vice General Secretary – Association Of Indonesian Enterprises, Advisor – Indonesian Coal Mining Association, and as a assessment team at Emiten Indonesia Association.