Words: Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Photos: Courtesy of Levi's Originally was published in JPlus on April 19, 2015. Levi’s brand whiz Chip Bergh is bringing the blue jeans pioneer back to its glory with sustainability, innovation and social media approaches. How to take proper care of a pair of denims has been a subject of debate for decades; some say hand washing is the best method while many others throw their jeans in the washing machine. Regardless of the choice of the method, Charles … [Read more...]
Jérôme Lambert: Envisioning the mission to reach goals
Words & Photo: Aulia R. Sungkar Originally was published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 10, 2015. At the helm of luxury brand Montblanc, Jérôme Lambert is raising the bar with his visionary strategy. The chairman of famous brand Montblanc, Jérôme Lambert is staring at a new model of Bohême Collection. It’s the brand’s new women only line, and the name Bohême can also refer to a philosophy of “I go my own way”, he said. While having a laidback chat with The Jakarta Post at the second edition … [Read more...]
Timothy Charles Parker: Sharpening business focus with pragmatic approach
Text & photo: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in The Jakarta Post. Leading businessman Timothy Charles Parker uses a flexible management style to maintain his solid team in his luggage and travel wear empire. Envisioning a business goal takes a strategy drafted by the right people with clear direction, says Timothy 'Tim' Charles Parker, chairman of Samsonite International. 'Finding the right people that can contribute to building a solid team is always the basic step. But … [Read more...]
Putting the Boot in
Words & photos: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in JPlus of The Jakarta Post. Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is forging ahead the Asia Pacific region with the opening of new stores. Stewart Whitney is pointing at a pair of yellow, eight-hole boots at the Timberland’s recently-opened Bali store. “Last year we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the original boot. The model is the epitome of timeless style.” The legendary, iconic yellow boot is synonymous with the brand, which is … [Read more...]
Satisfaction, selling and Irwan Danny Mussry
By Christian Razukas. Originally published on The Jakarta Post. Truth be told, Irwan Danny Mussry says he’s not a serious watch collector. “Perpetual calendar complication?” he asks. “Been there, done that.” Sure, as the President and CEO of Time International, Irwan says that he has a slew of complicated diver and pilot watches. They capture a sense of bravery that he admires. But the 55-year-old says that he’d actually prefer a simple GMT watch, with an extra hand for a second time … [Read more...]
Defining reality to set a vision
Text & photos: Aulia R. Sungkar Originally published in The Jakarta Post on November 8, 2014 With a wealth of leadership experience under his belt, Stewart Whitney is mapping a business model to build a strong brand presence. Business leaders should be able to show their subordinates a map that helps them see why they should choose a particular route, according to Stewart Whitney. During his six-year stint managing outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland in the … [Read more...]
Joycelyn Ling: Using an attentive bedside manner for everybody’s satisfaction
By Prasiddha Gustanto. Originally published in The Jakarta Post. Meet a healthcare executive who aims for a pain-free experience in the workplace. Joycelyn Ling, chief operating officer of Mount Elizabeth Hospital Singapore, believes the role of leaders is to make the hospital workplace conducive to maximized care for patients. For her, ensuring this means streamlining administrative processes so that both patients and employees do not have to worry about spending time on matter that … [Read more...]
Michael Wang on Shaping Design with Innovation
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photograph: Courtesy of Marriott International, Inc. Originally published in Indonesia Design Throughout more than two decades with Marriott International, Michael Wang has expanded the portfolio of this globally renowned hotel chain from 16 hotels when he first joined the company in 1997 to over 794 hotels in the continent today, including his strategic involvement in pipeline projects across 23 counties and territories. In addition to managing the Global Design … [Read more...]
Marco Groten: Setting a Precedent for Hotel Business
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photograph: Hyatt Hotels Corporation Originally published in Indonesia Design The Dutch native Marco Groten has nearly 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry under his belt, including working overseas in Maldives, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia. His education background includes holding a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland and other certificate programs from IMD Business School and Cornell University. … [Read more...]
LADY DEWI SUKARNO: A Reflection of Beauty
An exclusive interview and written by Aulia R Sungkar...Photography by Loepy...published in the 7th Edition of PMR Magazine S'pore, April 2010. Beauty is the artwork that creates the charming in life of the Indonesian former first lady. A warm chat with Lady Dewi Sukarno, widow of the late former Indonesian President Soekarno during a lunch was tied in a jovial mood. Born with the name Naoko Nemoto, the 70-year-old Lady Dewi surely looks much younger than look. Dressed in light blue, the … [Read more...]
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