Anderson Tanoto

Anderson Tanoto is a member of the Board of Trustees at Tanoto Foundation International, an Indonesian non-profit philanthropic organization. Tanoto is the youngest son of businessman and philanthropist Sukanto Tanoto.[1][2][3] He received his education from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.[1][4][5]

Career

After graduation, Tanoto became a consultant at Bain & Company focusing in consumer products and financial services.[4][5] While at Bain, he acquired expertise within Southeast Asia, working with clients in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.[4][5]

Now a Royal Golden Eagle director and Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Limited (APRIL) shareholder, Tanoto is currently involved in APRIL's fiber operations and business transformation on the lean manufacturing program.[2][6]

Tanoto provides strategic direction on the Riau Ecosystem Restoration project in Kampar, Sumatra, Indonesia.[3][7] He spends most of his time in APRIL's operation located in Kerinci, Riau Province, Indonesia.[2] He has received praise for his approach to growing the business efficiently and personally emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainability.[8]

In Dec 1, 2015, Tanoto announced APRIL's US$100 million investment in an expanded eco-restoration project in Riau, spanning 150,000 hectares.[9][10][11][12]

Tanoto was also involved in developing the Fire-Free Village Programme, which launched July 2015 and involved cultivating and incentivizing villages in Riau to adopt fire prevention practices.[13][14][15]

Philanthropy

Apart from his business interests, Tanoto also works in community development and philanthropy.[1] He is actively involved in the Tanoto Foundation, which was founded in 1981 by the Tanoto family to reduce poverty through education and empowerment.[1][16][17]

As a member of the Board of Trustees of Tanoto Foundation, Tanoto drives various foundation initiatives focusing on the future generation of Indonesia.[18][19][20][21]

He initiated a seed funding program for Tanoto Foundation scholars to promote entrepreneurship as well as actively participates in the Tanoto Entrepreneurship Series (TES) where prominent speakers such as Jusuf Kalla (Indonesia's former Vice President)[22][23] and Joko Widodo (then Governor DKI Jakarta)[24][25] have spoken to the students and scholars of Tanoto Foundation.[4][26] He believes that entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in forming a dynamic emerging economy.[26]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Anderson Tanoto". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  2. 1 2 3 "Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL)". aprilasia.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  3. 1 2 "Royal Golden Eagle's Next Generation Seeks New Leaf - The Jakarta Globe". thejakartaglobe.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "The Wharton Global Alumni Forum Jakarta". whartonjakarta12.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  5. 1 2 3 "Anderson Tanoto | LinkedIn". linkedin.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  6. ↑ ZUBAIDAH NAZEER. "Eco push, pulp friction". The Straits Times.
  7. ↑ "RER Advisory Board Endorses Restoration Work Plan". rekoforest.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  8. ↑ "A personal journey through the haze," Straits Times, 07/11/2014
  9. ↑ "Paper corporate to step up forest conservation". The Jakarta Post.
  10. ↑ "Indonesian firm pledges S$141m to restore peatlands". The Straits Times.
  11. ↑ "April Group Invests US$100 Million for Peat Restoration". MetroTV News.
  12. ↑ "The year in rainforests: 2015". Mongabay.
  13. ↑ "How can Indonesia extinguish its forest fires for good?". World Economic Forum.
  14. ↑ "Fire Free Village Programme". Responsible Business.
  15. ↑ "Riau Ecosystem Restoration (RER) - Restoring Peatland Landscape Through Partnership". Indonesia Pavilion COP21.
  16. ↑ "Anderson Tanoto: Creative Teachers Shape Indonesia's Golden Generation". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  17. ↑ "Tanoto Foundation Supports Continued Education". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  18. ↑ "Anderson Tanoto Announces Tanoto Initiative with the Wharton School". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  19. ↑ "Tanoto Initiative for Indonesian and ASEAN Studies Launched - ...". global.wharton.upenn.edu. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  20. ↑ "Tanoto Foundation International and Wharton Launch Tanoto Initiative for Indonesian and ASEAN studies | News". news.wharton.upenn.edu. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  21. ↑ "Tanoto Scholars Gathering 2013: Anderson Tanoto on Building Strong Future Leaders". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  22. ↑ "Indonesia's former Vice President, Jusuf Kalla gives advice to University of Indonesia students". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  23. ↑ "YouTube - Tanoto Entrepreneursip Series 3 - Anderson Tanoto, Jusuf Kalla and Rhenald Kasali". youtube.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  24. ↑ "Imelda Tanoto hosts Governor of DKI Jakarta, Joko Widodo, at Tanoto Entrepreneurship Series". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  25. ↑ "YouTube - Tanoto Entrepreneursip Series 4 - Imelda Tanoto and Jokowi". youtube.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  26. 1 2 "Anderson Tanoto hosts Tanoto Entrepreneurship Series on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in E-Business". tanotofoundation.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
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