IPB University is a higher education institution that produces innovations with a nationally and internationally acknowledged quality. For ten years straight (2008-2018), IPB has the most innovation compared to other universities in Indonesia base on appraisement from Business Innovation Center – Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of Indonesia in Indonesia’s Most Prospective Innovation (39,71%). The success of IPB with all of its achievements cannot be separated from the leadership role of the previous IPB Rectors. The history of IPB's leadership from time to time as follows: Prof. Dr. Syarif Thayeb (Chairman of IPB Presidium 1963) Prof. Dr. A.J. Darman (Chairman of IPB Presidium 1963) Prof. Dr. Tb. Bachtiar Rifai (IPB Rector 1964 - 1965) Prof. Dr. Sajogyo (IPB Rector 1965 - 1966) Prof. Dr. J.H. Hutasoit (Chairman of IPB Presidium 1966) Prof. Dr. Toyib Hadiwidjaja (IPB Rector 1966 - 1971) Prof. Dr. A.M. Satari (IPB Rector 1971 - 1978) Prof. Dr. Andi Hakim Nasution (IPB Rector 1978 - 1987) Prof. Dr. Sitanala Arsjad (IPB Rector 1987 - 1996) Prof. Dr. Soleh Solahuddin (IPB Rector 1996 - 1998) Prof. Dr. R.H.M. Aman Wirakartakusumah (IPB Rector 1998 - 2002) Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ansori Mattjik (IPB Rector 2002 - 2007) Prof. Dr. Herry Suhardiyanto (IPB Rector 2008 - 2017) Dr. Arif Satria (IPB Rector 2017 - 2026)