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Event Updates
BPS Announces October Deflation At 0.11-Percent
Arrijal Rachman, writing for Tempo is reporting that Statistics Indonesia (BPS) are claiming a 0.11-percent...
Indonesia, U.S. Discuss Reduced Bilateral Trade Barriers
Tempo are reporting on a meeting between Indonesia’s Economic Affairs Coordinating Minister, Airlangga...
Schools And Offices Asked To Work Remotely During G20 Summit
Local newswires, including Tempo, are reporting that the Bali provincial government has issued a request...
Second-Home Visa Launched: Immigration
The website of the Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, has publicly...
Immigration: Second-Home Visa Rules Launched
The website of the Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, has publicly...
IMF: Indonesia Is A Bright Spot Amid Global Economic Gloom
The website of The President Of The Republic Of Indonesia has published a release saying that Indonesia...
Visa Free Entry For G20 Delegates, Journalists
With 24-days to go to the G20 Summit in Bali, Tempo are reporting that acting Director General of immigration,...
Indonesia To Strike Green Energy Deal With Rich Nations
Gulf Times are reporting that Indonesia is on track to secure a clean energy partnership with rich countries...
Indonesia-U.S. Working To Increase Access to Quality Education
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta has announced that the United States Government, Indonesia’s Ministry of...
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Health Conference in Bali to Stress Digitalization
The development of Indonesia’s health and medical tourism initiatives will be reinforced in September...
Bali to face imported alcohol shortage
Just as 26 people, including four foreigners have died from alcohol poisoning after drinking locally...
Autogates Now Open for Foreigners with ITAS and ITAP
Jakarta Globe is reporting that foreign nationals holding temporary (ITAS) and permanent (ITAP) residence...
Minister Calls for Urgent Waste Management Improvements  
Speaking at the 2024 National Coordination Meeting on Waste Management in Jakarta on Thursday (12/12/24,)...
Indonesia's Tax Amnesty: Part Of A Bigger Picture
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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.