Meet the Finalists of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2023 Indonesia Program

• EY Indonesia has named 11 business leaders as the finalists of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Indonesia program
• These finalists come from a wide range of industries ranging from technology to hotel and tourism
• This year’s finalists collectively generated an annual revenue of over IDR 10 trillion, employing approximately 6,800 people

JAKARTA, 28 August 2023. Today, EY Indonesia has named 11 finalists representing nine companies that join the ranks of remarkable entrepreneurs in its EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 (EOY) Indonesia program. The finalists were selected based on their achievements, demonstration of long-term value, and other contributions that have helped reframe the business world.

The 2023 finalists are (sorted alphabetically by name):

1.     Andreas Wihardja & Hendry Setiawan – PT Duta Abadi Primantara

2.     Andree Susanto & Edwin Wibowo – PT Tibeka Logistic Indonesia (Waresix)

3.     Daniel Surya Wirjatmo – PT WIR ASIA Tbk (WIR Group)

4.     Erastus Radjimin – PT Artotel Indonesia (ARTOTEL Group)

5.     Gibran El Farizy – PT Multidaya Teknologi Nusantara (eFishery)

6.     Kresna Adiprawira – PT Data Sinergitama Jaya Tbk (Elitery)

7.     Sayan Gulino – PT Bali Ocean Magic (Waterbom Bali)

8.     Steven Wongsoredjo – PT Krakatau Karya Abadi (Super)

9.     Yozua Makes – PT Plataran Indonesia (Plataran)

This year’s finalists represent different sectors across technology, transportation and logistics, hospitality and tourism, and more. With a diverse mix of backgrounds and ages, they adopt varying business models to meet the shifting and dynamic market demands. Collectively, these business leaders generated annual revenue of over IDR 10 trillion and employed around 6,800 personnel.

As their journey continues, the finalists will be further assessed by an Independent Panel of Judges comprising leading figures in the academia, business community, financial services sector, and a previous year’s award recipient. The EOY country winner as well as the other category winners will be announced at the EOY Awards Gala to be held in Jakarta in November 2023.

Peter Surja, EY Indonesia Country Managing Partner, states:

“For the past 20 years, EY Indonesia, through its EOY Program, has relentlessly searched and discovered remarkable business leaders who have the courage, ingenuity, and business acumen to drive innovation and transformation that contribute in enhancing the business landscape in Indonesia. We are proud to announce the 2023 finalists and extend a warm welcome to them to the EOY community. They are trailblazers in their field that continuously help repaint and reframe our economy from innovative new angles through their passionate work and commitment.”

Following this year’s theme, The Art of Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs who demonstrate purpose, vision, and success through impactful innovation, these finalists will continue to carry the torch of successful entrepreneurship demonstrated by Otto Toto Sugiri, 2022 Entrepreneur Of The Year Indonesia and CEO of PT DCI Indonesia Tbk – a leading data center company in Indonesia that provides over half of the country’s local capacity with its commitment to grow Indonesia’s digital economy.

Together with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) as the main sponsor of EY Indonesia EOY 2023, we believe that recognizing and honoring the work of visionary entrepreneurs will highly contribute to fostering the growth of business opportunities in the country.

Jahja Setiaatmadja, President Director of BCA, says:

"We are proud to be able to take part in supporting the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards and we congratulate all of the finalists who were chosen on this prestigious occasion. In the midst of the dynamic market condition, innovative and visionary entrepreneurs are crucial to fulfill the market needs. As a national bank, we wholeheartedly support entrepreneurs to grow their business. We hope Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards can motivate even more Indonesian entrepreneurs and increase business chances in Indonesia.”

Considered the most prestigious business awards program in the world, EOY recognizes entrepreneurs and business leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, leadership, and financial performance in their businesses and societies. For over 30 years, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized exceptional business leaders in more than 145 cities and over 60 countries across the globe.

The EOY country winner will represent Indonesia in the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (WEOY) 2024 at Monte Carlo, Monaco, to compete for the prestigious World Entrepreneur Of The Year title. Click here for more information about EOY.

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About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 

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About BCA

BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. As of March 2023, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 36 million customer accounts, processing around 77 million of daily transactions through a network of 1,247 branches; 18,348 ATMs as well as the 24-hour internet & mobile banking systems; supported by 24/7 Halo BCA contact center. BCA's presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationship with customers, putting people first, and making positive impact on society at large. With around 25,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesia economy.