Sustainability

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The Plan for Flying Taxis in Nusantara
Indonesia’s future capital city, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), is progressing towards becoming a smart and...
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Govt Allocates More Subsidies for Electric Motorcycles
According to reporting from Antara News, Dadan Kusdian, Indonesia’s Secretary General of the Ministry...
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Indonesia, UAE Sign MoU to Cut Marine Plastic Waste
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate...
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Tax Incentives to Spur Use of Electric Buses
Vietnam’s VNExpress is reporting that Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance recently announced tax incentives...
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Pulau Nirup: A Prototype for Sustainable Green Destinations
According to the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy website, Indonesia is currently developing...
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PLN Launches Green Hydrogen Plants
Tempo are reporting that state-owned electricity giant PT PLN inaugurated 21-Green Hydrogen Plants (GHP)...
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Indonesia, U.S.A. Announce a U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
According to an official press release posted on the White House website, President Biden has welcomed...
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Jokowi Inaugurates Largest Floating Solar Power Plant in Southeast Asia
Reuters are reporting that President Jokowi inaugurated a 192-megawatt peak (MWp) floating solar power...
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Indonesia Invites US Investors to Participate in Priority Projects
Speaking at the 11th AmCham Indonesia US-Indo Investment Summit 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in...
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Indonesia Invites AIS Forum Participating Countries to Strengthen Sustainable Tourism
In an official press release (No.71/SP/TKM-AISFORUM2023/10/2023) issued by Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism...
Articles
Indonesian Eco-Activist wins Goldman Environmental Prize
BKPM to Handle All Licensing in Indonesia
Indonesia's Green Revolution Is Worth Investing In
Nexticorn: 150 Global Startup Investors Gather in Bali
Marine Waste Management Vital For Sustainable Tourism
Minister Invites Australian Travelers to Add New Destinations to Their Bali Trip
Plans for Roads in Nusantara to Charge EVs

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.