PT Pembangunan Sulteng and Seven Stones Indonesia Sign MOU

PT Pembangunan Sulteng and Seven Stones Indonesia sign MOU
From L-R: CFO of Perusda, Henry Ranonto; CEO of Perusda, Andy Karamoy; Chairman of INBC, Per Ecker; and Ridwan Zachrie, CFO of PT Seven Stones Indonesia.

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On Monday, 15th of October 2021, PT Pembangunan Sulteng and PT Seven Stones Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish partnerships to jointly seize opportunities and facilitate partnerships with investors to execute the work of the Central Sulawesi Potential Projects.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Leomirnandi D. Karamoy, the President Director of PT Pembangunan Sulteng and Ms. Lisa Comsatun, Director of PT Seven Stones Indonesia and witnessed by Mr. Per Fredrik Ecker as the Chairman of the Indonesia Norway Business Council.

PT Pembangunan Sulteng is a business entity currently wholly-owned by the Central Sulawesi Government in the form of a Limited Liability Company, organized under the laws of Indonesia and mandated under the regional government regulation (PERDA) to enter various businesses among others in fisheries, farming and other agrobusinesses, energy, mining, property, trading, services, education and transportation.

Central Sulawesi is the largest province on the island of Sulawesi (also known as the Celebes) and is one of the largest nickel producers and has the highest cocoa production in Indonesia. The Togean Islands and Banggai Laut Islands are also popular tourist destination spots in Central Sulawesi.

The region’s capital of Palu will be the closest neighbouring city in Sulawesi to East Kalimantan, where Indonesia’s new political capital is being relocated to from Jakarta. In addition, the Special Economic Zone of Palu is located in the strategic and busy marine and sea traffic lanes (ALKI 2) connecting international trade from Africa to Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific, and from Australia to Southeast Asia and other Asian Pacific regions.

PT Seven Stones Indonesia is a company engaged in facilitating companies from the Nordic region that conduct business activities in Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia and is located in Bali and Jakarta.

The INBC (Indonesia Norway Business Council) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to serving its members – the Indonesia-Norway business community. INBC is the bridge connecting Indonesian and Norwegian business interests and representatives.

The potential markets to be explored under the agreement include, among others, the fisheries and marine sector, energy and mineral potential, the potential of agribusiness and the potential of tourism both in government and private circles and for both investment and trade projects in Central Sulawesi.

This MoU signing is the opening step for each party, and each party will ensure the realisation of this cooperation and monitor the process on a regular basis. it is hoped that this mutual cooperation between Seven Stones Indonesia and PT. Pembangunan Sulteng can drive the economy of the Provincial Government of Central Sulawesi as well as build and develop the potential that exists in the Province of Central Sulawesi in general.

For further information regarding PT Pembangunan Sulteng, you can contact:

Sony P Widianto (Planning and Business Development Director)

Email: Sony.Widianto@ptps-sulteng.com

 

For further information regarding Seven Stones Indonesia, you can contact:

Ridwan Zachrie (CFO of PT Seven Stones Indonesia)

Email: ridwan@sevenstonesindonesia.com

 

For further information regarding the Indonesia Norway Business Council, you can contact:

Per Fredrik Ecker (Chairman of INBC)

Email: execsec@inbc.web.id

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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.