Seven Stones Indonesia and EuroCham at the East ASEAN Business Conference

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The third part of the East ASEAN Business Conference was held recently with the theme of “Building Smart and Resilient Cities for Growth.” The event was organized by the European Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ECCP) and actively participated and supported by EuroCham Indonesia.

This conference was aimed at promoting sustainable regional development and supporting economic growth through policies as well as to present solutions to build resilient cities. It was a unique opportunity to bring specialists from the region to discuss issues of mutual concern and relevance.

Opened by Lars Wittig (Country Manager of IWG plc) and moderated by Tony Peralta (Holy Cross of Davao College), the event had a wide array of panellists including Per Fredrik Ecker (Executive Board of EuroCham Indonesia and Managing Director of Seven Stones Indonesia), who highlighted the congestion sorting system and regulatory issues in Jakarta.

Other speakers included Arch. Felino A. Palafox, Jr. (Principal Architect-Urban Planner and Founder of Palafox Associates), Paulo Duarte (Managing Director of Bosch Philippines), and Stamatis Kotouzas (Senior Land Administration Specialist of the World Bank).

The European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia (EuroCham) was the principal voice of European business interests in Indonesia. EuroCham Indonesia maintains close working relationships with the European Commission, the European Union (EU) Delegation, and all of the existing European bilateral Chambers of Commerce, and European embassies in Indonesia.

Seven Stones Indonesia provides a range of business services, including but not limited to  market entry, country representation, consultancy and advisory services, tax and accounting packages, marketing services, in the region.  Seven Stones Indonesia is a partner of Norway Connect, supporting Norwegian business in Indonesia and Southeast Asia through its representatives and facilitates the provision of financing and investment through its networks which covers the area of heavy industry, aquaculture, marine and fisheries, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Real Estate and Property, Holistic Tourism and creative economy, green energy and Integrated Transport Systems (ITS).

Many thanks to all panellists and participants involved.

If you’d like to learn more about the event, get in touch with us Seven Stones Indonesia through hello@sevenstonesindonesia.com or,

Reach out to info@eurocham.id to find out more details.

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Andrzej Barski

Director of Seven Stones 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 H. Nilsen

Director of Seven Stones Indonesia

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.

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Ridwan Jasin Zachrie

CFO of Seven Stones Indonesia, Jakarta

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 Fredrik Ecker

Managing Director of Seven Stones Indonesia, Jakarta

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.