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FORBES GLOBAL CEO CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1, 2016 JAKARTA, INDONESIA
Speakers and sponsors at the Private Speakers Welcome Reception
Global Business Leaders Rise To The Challenge Some 400 of the world’s top business leaders gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia from November 29 to December 1, 2016 for the 16th annual Forbes Global CEO Conference. Under the theme of ‘Rising to the Challenge’, this year’s conference focused on how global leaders are dealing with today’s economic environment. The annual event serves as a high-level platform for influential CEOs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, up-and-comers, capitalists and thought leaders to discuss and debate issues of global concern and build vital relationships.
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JOKO WIDODO, PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
In conjunction with the conference, the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) organized a visit to the Presidential Palace, where selected speakers and delegates were invited to meet with President Joko Widodo.
His Excellency Joko Widodo, President, Republic of Indonesia delivered a keynote address during the opening night gala dinner. In his address, President Joko Widodo touched on the economic reforms and infrastructural developments he has implemented since taking office in 2014. He remarked that in the next phase of reform, tourism will play an increasingly prominent role in Indonesia’s economy. He also encouraged leading global business leaders to invest in Indonesia and reinforced his commitment to improve the country’s investment climate by making it more business-friendly.
President Joko Widodo officiating the opening of the conference by striking the ‘gong’, alongside Thomas Lembong, Chairman, Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
SPEECH AT SECOND NIGHT RECEPTION BY
A MEETING OF MINDS:
A conversation at the closing lunch between Sri Mulyani His Excellency Jusuf Kalla, Vice President, Indrawati, Minister of Finance, Republic of Indonesia and Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media Republic of Indonesia
(L-R) Thomas Lembong, Chairman, Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM); President Joko Widodo; Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media; William Adamopoulos, CEO/Asia, Forbes Media
(L-R) Wang Jianlin, Chairman, Wanda Group; President Joko Widodo
(L-R) President Joko Widodo; Thomas Lembong, Chairman, Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM); Dr Tahir, Chairman & CEO, Mayapada Group; Mike Perlis, CEO & Executive Chairman, Forbes Media
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MALCOLM S. FORBES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The 2016 Malcolm S. Forbes Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Wang Jianlin, Chairman of Wanda Group. Ranked #1 on Forbes’ China Rich List and also Asia’s richest man by Forbes estimates, Mr. Wang received the award from Steve Forbes in honor of his entrepreneurial achievements. They also engaged in a one-on-one dialogue where Mr. Wang talked about his business philosophy and Wanda Group’s vast business interests across real estate, entertainment and sports.
More than 50 prominent speakers from around the world gathered to share insights through panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including the outlook for the global economy, prospects in emerging markets, and investment opportunities across various asset classes. Sessions also discussed best strategies in leadership, building brand value, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, managing succession, and philanthropy.
WHITHER THE WORLD
(L-R) Tan Xiangdong, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO, HNA Group; V Shankar, CEO & Partner, Gateway Partners; Richard Li, Chairman, Pacific Century Group; Michael Hintze, Chief Executive, CQS; Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media; Tim Ferguson, Editor, Forbes Asia
EARNING A RETURN
(L-R) Helman Sitohang, CEO Asia Pacific, Credit Suisse; Jean Eric Salata, Chief Executive, Baring Private Equity Asia; Liang Xinjun, Vice Chairman & CEO, Fosun Group; Goodwin Gaw, Managing Principal & Chairman, Gaw Capital Partners; Timothy D. Dattels, Managing Partner, TPG Asia; Rich Karlgaard, Editor-at-Large & Global Futurist, Forbes Media
(L-R) Wang Jianlin; Helman Sitohang, CEO Asia Pacific, Credit Suisse
(L-R) Victor Hartono, President Director, Djarum Foundation, COO, PT Djarum; Wang Jianlin
(L-R) Wang Jianlin; TC Yam, Chairman, Integrated Capital Holdings
(L-R) Wang Jianlin; Tsai Hong-tu, Chairman, Cathay Group
(L-R) James Riady, CEO, Lippo Group; Wang Jianlin
(L-R) Wang Jianlin; William Adamopoulos, CEO/Asia, Forbes Media; Sam Goi, Executive Chairman, Tee Yih Jia Group
LEARNING TO LEAD
(L-R) James E. Thompson, Chairman, Crown Worldwide Group of Companies; James Riady, CEO, Lippo Group; Mike Perlis, CEO & Executive Chairman, Forbes Media; Yoshihiko Miyauchi, Senior Chairman, ORIX Corporation; Sam Goi, Executive Chairman, Tee Yih Jia Group; Tim Ferguson, Editor, Forbes Asia
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EMERGING MARKETS: REALITY CHECK
(L-R) Jonathan Tahir, Deputy Chairman, Mayapada Group; Serge Pun, Executive Chairman, Serge Pun & Associates; Dilip Piramal, Executive Chairman, VIP Industries; Kamarudin Meranun, Executive Chairman, AirAsia, Group CEO, AirAsia X; Abhishek Lodha, MD, Lodha Group; Justin Doebele, Chief Editorial Advisor, Forbes Indonesia
BUILDING BRAND POWER
(L-R) Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman & CEO, Ayala Corporation; Wendy Yap, President & CEO, Nippon Indosari Corpindo; Richard Solomons, CEO, IHG; Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman, ONE Championship; Mitch Garber, Chairman, Cirque du Soleil, CEO, Caesars Acquisition Company; David Fernando Audy, CEO, MNC Media; Tim Ferguson, Editor, Forbes Asia
DIGITAL DOMAINS
(L-R) S D Shibulal, Co-Founder, Infosys & Axilor Ventures; Nick Nash, Group President, Garena; Jonathan Medved, CEO, OurCrowd; David Hanson, CEO, Hanson Robotics; Patrick Grove, Group CEO, Catcha Group; Rich Karlgaard, Editor-at-Large & Global Futurist, Forbes Media
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EMBRACING THE RISK
(L-R) Anthony Tan, Group CEO, Grab; Ron Sim, CEO, OSIM International; Enrique K. Razon Jr., Chairman & President, International Container Terminal Services, Inc; Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Corporate Service; Manoj Bhargava, CEO, Living Essentials; Rich Karlgaard, Editor-at-Large & Global Futurist, Forbes Media
FAMILY DESTINY
(L-R) Anderson Tanoto, Director, RGE; Kino Law, CEO, K&K Property Holdings; Yen Kuok, CEO, Guiltless; Patsarakorn Chirathivat, COO (Digital Media & Magazine Business), The Post Publishing, Recording Artist, Actor, TV Host; Ananya Birla, Chairperson & Director, Svatantra Microfinance; Justin Doebele, Chief Editorial Advisor, Forbes Indonesia
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
(L-R) Melissa Kwee, CEO, National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre; Vikrom Kromadit, CEO, AMATA Corporation; Raza Jafar, CEO, Enshaa; Binod K. Chaudhary, President, CG Corp Global; Naazneen Karmali, India Editor, Forbes Asia
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LOOKING AHEAD
(L-R) Chairul Tanjung, Chairman, CT Corp; Douglas Hsu, Chairman & CEO, Far Eastern Group; Nadir B. Godrej, MD, Godrej Industries, Chairman, Godrej Agrovet; Beth A. Brooke-Marciniak, Global Vice Chair, Public Policy, EY; Tim Ferguson, Editor, Forbes Asia
(L-R) Nimal Perera, MD, Royal Ceramics Lanka; Krishnaswamy Dinesh, Co-Founder, Infosys; Enrique K. Razon Jr., Chairman & President, International Container Terminal Services, Inc; Sam Jiwani, President, Systems Design Simplified
(L-R) Su Baiyuan, MD, Forest City, Executive Director & VP, Country Garden Holdings; Dr Tahir, Chairman & CEO, Mayapada Group
Besides being a platform to discuss and debate key issues of global concern, the conference also provided an excellent opportunity for delegates to engage and network exclusively within the Forbes community.
(L-R) Yen Kuok, CEO, Guiltless; William Adamopoulos, CEO/Asia, Forbes Media; Patsarakorn Chirathivat, COO (Digital Media & Magazine Business), The Post Publishing, Recording Artist, Actor, TV Host
(L-R) Kuok Khoon Hong, Chairman & CEO, Wilmar International, Chairman, Yihai Kerry Group; William Adamopoulos, CEO/Asia, Forbes Media; Richard Li, Chairman, Pacific Century Group; Anthony Tan, Group CEO, Grab
(L-R) Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance, Republic of Indonesia; Helman Sitohang, CEO Asia Pacific, Credit Suisse; Chairul Tanjung, Chairman, CT Corp
(L-R) Douglas Hsu, Chairman & CEO, Far Eastern Group; Timothy D. Dattels, Managing Partner, TPG Asia; Yoshihiko Miyauchi, Senior Chairman, ORIX Corporation (L-R) Ravi Bhakta Shrestha, Vice Chairman & MD, N E Group; Mike Perlis, CEO & Executive Chairman, Forbes Media; Manal Al Bayat, Vice President of Engagement, Expo 2020 Dubai; Binod K. Chaudhary, President, CG Corp Global
(L-R) Wendy Yap, President & CEO, Nippon Indosari Corpindo; James Riady, CEO, Lippo Group
(L-R) Mitch Garber, Chairman, Cirque du Soleil, CEO, Caesars Acquisition Company; Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
(L-R) Tan Xiangdong, Vice Chairman of the Board (L-R) Joel Sng, CEO & Founder, Honestbee; of Directors & CEO, HNA Group; Francesco de Melissa Kwee, CEO, National Volunteer & Ferrari, CEO of Southeast Asia and Head of Philanthropy Centre Private Banking, Asia Pacific, Credit Suisse
(L-R) Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman, Forbes Media; Michael Hintze, Chief Executive, CQS
(L-R) Richard Solomons, CEO, IHG; Liang Xinjun, Vice Chairman & CEO, Fosun Group
(L-R) Michael Romero, Chairman, Globalport 900; Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman & CEO, Ayala Corporation
(L-R) Nadir B. Godrej, MD, Godrej Industries, Chairman, Godrej Agrovet; Beth A. BrookeMarciniak, Global Vice Chair, Public Policy, EY
(L-R) Manoj Bhargava, CEO, Living Essentials; Sammy Wong, Founder & CEO, Whale Capital
(L-R) Sagar Chordia, Director, Panchshil Realty; Hary Tanoesoedibjo, CEO, MNC Group; Robbie Antonio, Founder & CEO, Revolution Precrafted, MD, Century Properties Group
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(L-R) Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance, Republic of Indonesia; Anderson Tanoto, Director, RGE
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(L-R) Paulus Utomo, Chairman, Soechi Group; Rudy Susanto, MD, PT Bank Central Asia; Eugene Keith Galbraith, Deputy President Director, PT Bank Central Asia; Vishnu Baldwa, President Director, PT Indo-Rama Synthetics; Budyanto Totong, President Director, PT Catur Sentosa Adiprana
(L-R) Tennyson Chen, President, Bounty Fresh Food Inc; Noni Purnomo, President (L-R) Kino Law, CEO, K&K Property Holdings; Goodwin Gaw, Director, Blue Bird Group Holding; Cesar V Purisima, Former Secretary of Finance, Managing Principal & Chairman, Gaw Capital Partners; Republic of the Philippines, Asia Fellow, Milken Institute; Carl Chung, President Harry Hui, Founder & MD, ClearVue Partners Director, PT Bounty Segar Indonesia (BSI)
(L-R) Suthikiati Chirathivat, Chairman of the Board, Centara Hotels & Resorts; TC Yam, Chairman, Integrated Capital Holdings
(L-R) Dilip Piramal, Executive Chairman, VIP Industries; Justin Doebele, Chief Editorial Advisor, Forbes Indonesia; Abhishek Lodha, MD, Lodha Group
(L-R) Vikrom Kromadit, CEO, AMATA Corporation; Raza Jafar, CEO, Enshaa
(L-R) James Riady, CEO, Lippo Group; Victor Sassoon, CEO & MD, Rubina Watch Co
(L-R) Jane Katuari, Director, PT Wings Surya; Annie Koh, Professor of Finance (Practice) & VP, Office of Business Development, Singapore Management University; Veronica Colondam, CEO, YCAB Foundation; Ananya Birla, Chairperson & Director, Svatantra Microfinance
(L-R) Jonathan Tahir, Deputy Chairman, Mayapada Group; Kamarudin Meranun, Executive Chairman, AirAsia, Group CEO, AirAsia X
(L-R) Jonathan Medved, CEO, OurCrowd; Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
(L-R) Megawaty Khie, MD, Indonesia, SAP; Suthipak Chirathivat, Executive Director, Central Pattana
(L-R) Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Corporate Service; V Shankar, CEO & Partner, Gateway Partners
(L-R) Jean Eric Salata, Chief Executive, Baring Private Equity Asia; James E. Thompson, Chairman, Crown Worldwide Group of Companies
(L-R) Valencia Herliani Tanoesoedibjo, Director, MNC Group; Queenie Law, Founder & Director, Production Q; David Fernando Audy, CEO, MNC Media; Kuok Meng Ru, Group CEO & Co-Founder, BandLab, MD, Swee Lee Music
(L-R) Patrick Grove, Group CEO, Catcha Group; Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman, ONE Championship
(L-R) Ron Sim, CEO, OSIM International; Serge Pun, Executive Chairman, Serge Pun & Associates; Suwito Ng, President Director, Red Planet Indonesia, Founder & CEO, Republik Capital; Albert Teo, CEO, Amara Holdings
(L-R) S D Shibulal, Co-Founder, Infosys & Axilor Ventures; David Hanson, CEO, Hanson Robotics; Nick Nash, Group President, Garena
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(L-R) Mike Federle, President & COO, Forbes Media; Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO, Sintesa Group; Victoria Tahir, Director, Mayapada Group
(L-R) Kevin Tsai, President, Want Want China Times Media Group; Patrick Zhong, Chief Investment Officer, Wanda Group; Jin Guan Liang, Executive Chairman, Zhejiang Jishan Group Holdings
(L-R) Cecile Ang, President, Diamond Hotel, Project Lead, San Miguel Properties, Inc.; Allen Law, CEO, Park Hotel Group
(L-R) Nang Kham Noung Marlene, Director, KBZ Group of Companies; Amy Naing, Director, Green Circle
(L-R) Kwee Liong Tek, Chairman, Pontiac Land Group; Andy Lim, Founder & Chairman, Tembusu Partners; Robert Yap, Executive Chairman, YCH Group
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