He is close to the Bimantara Group founders, among others Bambang Trihatmodjo and Rosano Barrack. The name of this Indonesian Nouveau Riche – Surya Paloh, is often associated with the media and politics. Distinguished and is immediately recognizable by his thick beard. A true entrepreneur hi was born on July 16, 1951 in Aceh, the son of police family.

As chairman of the advisory board of Golkar Party, he has a solid reputation as a political reformer and also pushed for an end to the conflict in his home province. When Suharto’ New Order government assumed power, he was involved in the students movement and has proved to be a good orator and charismatic leader up until today. He successfully initiated the powerful F-KKPI communication forum, an organization with members consist of sons and daughters of retired military and police officers.

In business, this Nouveau Riche started from scratch and worked for other people until he moved to Jakarta. His PT Indocater, formed in 1978, is now an established company with interest in catering, food industry and supply, hotel management and consulting, camp services and maintenance. more…