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 open communication style; especially in his current position, where he manages … [Read more...]
Meliana Sutikno: Winning the Future
Banking veteran Meliana Sutikno enthuses over the current global recovery which has the potential not only to improve the Indonesia’s economy, but no less important, to help fellow Indonesians realize their dream of a better life. Everyday is busy day for the Citibank’s retail banking head at one of the Jakarta’s swanky office buildings. Ever since she was assigned to head the division in September 2005, the get-up-and-go Meliana has managed to grow the business by more than 100 percent in … [Read more...]
Jonathan Larsen: Life should have balance
“In line with the ongoing global recovery, Indonesian banking looks brighter as more Indonesians want to grow their wealth and protect their family,” Jonathan Larsen, Citibank’s head of consumer banking and global cards for Asia Pacific, said during a recent visit to Jakarta. With the recovery in the macroeconomic environment in Indonesia, Larsen remarked that Indonesians, particularly those in the growing middle class, had potential for financial success. “More than 7,000 SMEs operating in … [Read more...]
Looking on the bright side
Citibank country officer Shariq Mukhtar tells Aulia Rachmat that Indonesia’s banking industry is remaining optimistic, despite current economic uncertainties. “The next 18 months are going to be tough for the country,” says Shariq Mukhtar. Citibank’s country officer for Indonesia is referring to the inescapable impact of the global economic crisis, which has affected almost all sectors including banking and finance. Citibank worldwide is currently taking three steps towards tackling the … [Read more...]