Herman Deru (born 17 November 1967) is an Indonesian politician who served as the governor of South Sumatra between 2018 and 2023, and 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.

[1] He was reelected in 2010, winning 94.86 percent of the votes and breaking the national record for the biggest victory in a local election.

Backed by PAN, Nasdem and Hanura, him and his running mate Mawardi Yahya won 1,394,438 votes (35.96%), defeating 3 other pairs.

[13] His younger brother Bertu Merlas [id] has been elected as a member of the national House of Representatives in 2014, 2019, and 2024.