Ernst & Young announces top 13 entrepreneurs to vie for Indonesia Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
Jakarta, Monday, 9 November 2009 — Ernst & Young announced the names of the 13 finalists from among whom an independent panel of judges will select the Entrepreneur Of The Year and Social Entrepreneur awards recipient for 2009. In June 2010, the recipient of the national award will join other top entrepreneurs from more than 50 countries for the annual Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year award in Monte Carlo. The 13 top Indonesian entrepreneurs are:
1. Evelina Fadil Pietruschka of PT Asuransi Jiwa Adisarana WanaArtha,
2. Hendy Setiono of PT Baba Rafi Indonesia,
3. Kris Taenar Wiluan of PT Citra Tubindo Tbk.,
4. Manoj Punjabi of MD Entertainment,
5. Patrick Walujo of Northstar Pacific,
6. Pia Alisjahbana of PT Gaya Favorit Press,
7. Rizwan Halim of PT Travira Air,
8. Sari Lestari Darmawan of PT Argenta Adhiloka Pratama,
9. Timothy Siddik of PT Zyrexindo Mandiri Buana,
10. Yulisianne Sulistiyawati PT Pazia Pillar Mercycom,
The following three names are finalists for the Social Entrepreneur of the Year category
11. Amir Panzuri of APIKRI,
12. Erie Sudewo of Dompet Dhuafa Republika and
13. Sukianto Lusli of Burung Indonesia.
In announcing the 2009 finalists, Ernst & Young Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Nicolosi said “These finalists have demonstrated significant contributions to this country, by bringing their companies to their current level of success. They cover many sectors and include industrialists, manufacturers, and service providers, thus proving the breadth and depth of business activity alive in Indonesia today. These exceptional individuals are grooming and motivating the next generation of entrepreneurs and in doing so, enriching the entrepreneurial culture of Indonesia. Ernst & Young is proud to be associated with these exceptional entrepreneurs and to lead the celebration of Indonesia’s entrepreneurial spirit through the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards program.”
Employing more than to 30,000 people around Indonesia, the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalists represent an extraordinary group of business leaders who generate close to Rp. 14.5 trillion in annual turnover. These individuals have built and lead successful enterprises across a diverse stream of industries including distribution, manufacturing, insurance, entertainment, services, fair trade and environment conservatory organization.
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year is one of the leading business awards program in Indonesia and the only program of its kind with an international platform. Founded and produced by Ernst & Young in 1986 in the USA, and launched in Indonesia in 2001, the program celebrates entrepreneurs who build and lead successful businesses. The international recognition of the awards positions finalists and winners as world-class entrepreneurs and provides a benchmark for entrepreneurial excellence.
Since Ernst & Young’s global program started in Indonesia in 2001, more than 120 leading Indonesian entrepreneurs have been recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit. Entrants are assessed by a leading panel of independent judges on their innovation, integrity, influence, strategic direction and national/global impact. Their relationships with their local communities are also taken into account.
Chaired by Peter B. Stok, President Commissioner of PT Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk. the distinguished panel of independent judges comprises well known and respected community and business leaders:
1. Dra. Mien Uno, President Director of Kampus Duta Bangsa
2. Anies Baswedan, Ph.D, Rector of University of Paramadina
3. Ito Warsito, President Director of Indonesia Stock Exchange
4. Haryanto Adikoesoemo, President Director PT AKR Corporindo Tbk.
The sponsors of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards program in Indonesia are: Mercedes-Benz, The Financial Club Jakarta, GlobeAsia, Investor Daily, Investor Magazine and Metro TV. EOY also collaborates with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in the Social Entrepreneur Of The Year award.
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