By Prasiddha Gustanto. Published in The Jakarta Post on June 14, 2014. To John Galvin, understanding people and culture is essential to overcome complexities while achieving business growth in Indonesia. Conducting business in this diverse archipelagic nation is often a complicated affair. It requires knowing the people, how to work with them and the intricacies of dealing with complicated logistical matters involved in getting from points A to B, as well as stops in between. It is … [Read more...]
Frantz Braha: Trust, the essential factor to get work done
By Sebastian Partogi. Published in The Jakarta Post on May 24, 2014. Frantz Braha is boosting business through his ability to win the trust of his subordinates and vice versa. Samsonite Southeast Asia vice president Frantz Braha said that during his four-year tenure managing people at the travel bag manufacturer, he found that trust was essential for getting things done and meeting the company’s annual targets. “Putting trust in your subordinates will motivate them to do their best in … [Read more...]
People seek space, comfort in new generation SUVs
By Ruth Ninajanty. Published in The Jakarta Post on May 14, 2014. Photos courtesy of Bloomberg As the trend goes, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are increasingly popular, with higher sales volumes than their swifter-looking counterparts. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, more popularly known as BMW, reported a surprising finding in its first-quarter profits, the demand for its SUVs played a significant part in boosting its sales by up to 2.6 percent, according to chief financial officer Friedrich … [Read more...]
Achmad Sunuadji Sofwan: Leadership, innovation and transparency
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on May 3, 2014. Achmad Sunuadji Sofwan uses his distinctive approach to enhance the quality of his team, resulting in a better understanding of customer needs. With more products and services being brought to the table, the information technology industry is at the forefront of advancing human civilization, according to PT Fujitsu Indonesia president director Achmad Sunuadji Sofwan. Today, laptops and desktop PCs are seen as inseparable parts … [Read more...]
Helen Masters: Direct leadership builds competitive team
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on April 12, 2014. Helen Masters is climbing the corporate ladder in a highly male dominated sector. The IT industry is often seen as not being a female-friendly environment, but Helen Masters has proved otherwise. Having spent most of her career life working at various IT firms, she has witnessed the fact that women are still under represented at the executive level in the IT industry. However, as women are becoming more aware of the … [Read more...]
Tigor M. Siahaan: Fostering innovation through open communication
Words and photos: Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on March 29, 2014. Tigor M. Siahaan promotes his open leadership style to produce stronger human resources leading to greater innovation. It is important for a business leader to be able to listen attentively, as it can help to frame issues, according to Tigor M. Siahaan, chief country officer for Citi Indonesia. The first Indonesian to serve as a Citi country head in Indonesia, Tigor includes listening as a key element of his … [Read more...]
Todd Lauchlan: Creating egalitarian workplace to localize global approach
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on February 22, 2014. Top leaders of multinational companies operating in Indonesia incorporate local values into their global business perspectives, which also encompass such aspects as fair treatment and respect that minimize corporate hierarchies. A business executive of a property consulting firm believes that developing an egalitarian model on the basis of local values in a company can minimize oppression and openly lead everyone in the … [Read more...]
Tomy Sofhian: Taking the reins through strategic planning and execution
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on November 23, 2013. Tomy Sofhian broke the expatriate bar when he became the first local to helm the Indonesian operation of Amsterdam-based international logistics service provider, TNT Express. Since its establishment in Indonesia in 1979, TNT Express Indonesia had always been under a foreign managing director. His appointment to the position last June was due to the need to have a leader who understands the local market, Tomy … [Read more...]
Martin Löffelholz : Clear communication sends right message for growth
Text and photos by Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, 2012. Communication is a key pillar of any organization, and effective communication is the engine that drives its growth, believes journalist-cum-professor Martin Löffelholz. “Even if you have a good product, you won’t be able to sell it if no one knows about it,” said the new rector of Swiss German University, emphasizing the importance of communication in effectively conveying a message to an audience. He also … [Read more...]
Michael Ziesemer: Leading ways to managing global networks
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 9, 2013 Holding various senior management positions over 32 years has made Michael Ziesemer a perfect fit for leading a global giant. Ziesemer oversees some 10,000 employees in his position as chief operating officer (COO) of Endress+Hauser, a Switzerland-based instrumentation and process automation company producing instruments measuring level, flow, pressure and temperature. Ever since he was appointed COO of the company in 2008, … [Read more...]
