Jokowi Wins Peace Prize Award
Emirates News Agency, WAM, are reporting that President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday won the 2022 Imam Hasan bin Ali International
Emirates News Agency, WAM, are reporting that President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday won the 2022 Imam Hasan bin Ali International
Antara News are reporting on comments made by Alue Dohong, Deputy Environment and Forestry Minister, who claimed that Indonesia has been striving to preserve its
With 24-days to go to the G20 Summit in Bali, Tempo are reporting that acting Director General of immigration, Widodo Ekatjahjana, has announced all G20 foreign delegates
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta has announced that the United States Government, Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT) and the National Endowment
The Environment and Forestry (LHK) Ministry has released The State of Indonesia’s Forests (SOIFO) 2022 document, a compilation of the government’s policies for managing the forestry and environment
Local newswires, including Antara News and Tempo, are reporting on preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit being held in Bali from November 15 – 16,
According to news reports from Antara News, Indonesia’s Trade Ministry officially conducted the G20 Ministerial Meeting for Trade, Investment, and Industry (TIIMM) in Nusa Dua,
Muhammad Aulia and Heru Andriyanto reporting for Jakarta Globe say Indonesia’s House of Representatives on Tuesday enacted the Law on Personal Data Protection that carries
Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Indonesian Correspondent for The Straits Times has posted an interesting article on the signing of a new bilateral climate and forest partnership between Indonesia
A recent article in Antara News is quoting Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno, saying hotels are nearly 100-percent ready for November’s G20
After much back and forth over recent years, the Bali DPRD have finally announced that the North Bali Airport will be in Sumberklampok in Buleleng
Newswires, including TEMPO, CNN and Bisnis.Com are reporting on a breaking story indicating that Facebook, WhatsApp, Google, YouTube and Twitter may be blocked in Indonesia
Andrzej is Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia. He was born in the UK to Polish parents and has been living in Indonesia for more than 33-years. He is a skilled writer, trainer and marketer with a deep understanding of Indonesia and its many cultures after spending many years travelling across the archipelago from North Sumatra to Irian Jaya.
His experience covers Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Publishing, Real Estate and Training for 5-Star Hotels and Resorts in Bali and Jakarta, which has given him a passion for the customer experience. He’s a published author and a regular contributor to local and regional publications. His interests include conservation, eco-conscious initiatives, spirituality and motorcycles. Andrzej speaks English and Indonesian.
Terje is from Norway and has been living in Indonesia for over 20-years. He first came to Indonesia as a child and after earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Agder in Norway, he moved to Indonesia in 1993, where he has worked in leading positions in education and the fitness/ wellness industries all over Indonesia including Jakarta, Banjarmasin, Medan and Bali.
He was Co-owner and CEO of the Paradise Property Group for 10-years and led the company to great success. He is now Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia offering market entry services for foreign investors, legal advice, sourcing of investments and in particular real estate investments. He has a soft spot for eco-friendly and socially sustainable projects and investments, while his personal business strengths are in property law, tourism trends, macroeconomics, Indonesian government and regulations. His personal interests are in sport, adventure, history and spiritual experiences.
Terje’s leadership, drive and knowledge are recognised across many industries and his unrivalled network of high level contacts in government and business spans the globe. He believes you do good and do well but always in that order. Terje speaks English, Indonesian and Norwegian.
Ridwan is one of Indonesia’s top executives with a long and illustrious career in the financial world. He holds several professional certifications including being a Certified Business Valuer (CBV) issued by the Australian Academy of Finance and Management; Broker-Dealer Representative (WPPE); and The Directorship Certification for Directors and Commissioners, issued by the Indonesian Institute of Commissioners and Directors.
His experience includes being the Managing Director at one of the top investment banking groups in the region, the Recapital Group, the CFO at State-owned enterprises in fishery industry and the CEO at Tanri Abeng & Son Holding. He’s also been an Independent Commissioner in several Financial Service companies and on the Audit and Risk Committee at Bank BTPN Tbk, Berau Coal Energy Tbk, Aetra Air Jakarta as well as working for Citibank, Bank Mandiri and HSBC. His last position was as CFO at PT Citra Putra Mandiri – OSO Group.
Ridwan has won a number of prestigious awards including the Best CFO Awards 2019 (Institute of Certified Management Accountant Australia-Indonesia); Asia Pacific Young Business Leader awarded by Asia 21 Network New York USA (Tokyo 2008); UK Alumni Business Awards 2008 awarded by the British Council; and The Most Inspiring Human Resources Practitioners’ version of Human Capital Magazine 2010.
He’s a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, Trisakti University, Co-Founder of the Paramadina Public Policy Institute and actively writes books, publications and articles in the mass media. He co-authored “Korupsi Mengorupsi Indonesia” in 2009, which helps those with an interest in understanding governance in Indonesia and the critical issue of corruption. Ridwan speaks Indonesian and English.
Per is the Managing Director of the Seven Stones Indonesia (SSI) Jakarta office and has more than 25-years’ experience in Indonesia, China, and Western Europe. He previously worked in senior management positions with Q-Free ASA, Siemens AG, and other companies in the telecom sector. Over the last six years, he has been the Chairman of the Indonesia-Norway Business Council (INBC) and recently become elected to be on the board of EuroCham Indonesia.
His most recent experience is within Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS), Telecom, and other sectors within the Indonesian market. He is today through his position in SSI and by representing Norway Connect, promoting Nordic and European companies that would like to explore business opportunities in the Indonesian market. He’s also playing an active role to help create the Nordic House concept in Jakarta that will provide an excellent platform for Nordic companies entering Indonesia, where they’ll find a community that can offer support with trusted information and affordable services to enter this market.