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Sukanto Tanoto

Indonesian businessman · Indonesia · On the map · Business Professionals · Born 1949 · age 76

Sukanto Tanoto, born Tan Kang Hoo is an Indonesian businessman primarily involved in resources-based manufacturing. After starting as a supplier of equipment and materials for the state-owned oil firm Pertamina, Tanoto moved into the forest industry in 1973.

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2021Asia's Most Influential IndonesiaAward2017“Philanthropy is part of our DNA - business-wise and family-wise.”In their wordsCNBCRead the whole statement

2016“Our business philosophy is the four C’s.”In their wordsSpeech, World Economic Forum Davos 2016.Read the whole statement

2015“Doing the commodity business with China is like drinking coffee. We enjoyed three spoons of sugar per cup for a long time.”In their words1 December 2015Interview, New York TimesRead the whole statement

“You have to see where the market is going. I always believe there is no sunset business. It’s all in the mindset because if you give up, then you die.”In their wordsSeptember 2015On film and Eastman Kodak, Globe Asia Interview, Sep, 2015.Read the whole statement

“Life is like this. When I started business 48 years ago as a contractor, I was only looking to survive, cari makan (looking for food).”In their wordsSeptember 2015Globe Asia Interview, Sep, 2015.Read the whole statement

“I learn by doing, but each time I don’t understand, I will ask… If I don’t understand, I don’t feel ashamed to ask questions.”In their words25 May 2015Keynote speech, Wharton Global Modular CourseRead the whole statement

1997Commander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1949Born25 December 1949

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The plantation is a very long-term business. It takes 5-10 years to start producing and it takes some years to (reach) the optimal level.
2017 · On the resource manufacturing industry, CNBC, Own words
The global pulp & paper industry is estimated to be worth $1 trillion while the palm oil business is worth $400 to $500 billion a year.
September 2015 · Globe Asia Interview, Sep, 2015., Own words
My business strategy is either to be geographically focused with lots of businesses or you can be a global player in selected businesses.
September 2015 · Globe Asia Interview, Sep, 2015., Own words

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Awards

Asia's Most Influential Indonesia2021

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland1997

Tatler 500 Indonesia

About this person

Tanoto's business interests are represented by the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group of companies, previously known as Raja Garuda Mas.

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Indonesia

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