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Could Indonesia Become The Centre For The Global Geothermal Industry?
Labuan Bajo set for development in 2020
Indonesia And Norway Partner On A New Climate Deal
Being Aware of Cultural Differences ​​in Implementing GCG – Part 2
Entrance Fee to Komodo National Park Supports Ecosystem and Conservation Costs
Tourism Ministry to Submit Bogor as Creative City to UNESCO
Is Bali Ready to Adapt and Thrive?
Event Updates
Project Garuda: Indonesia’s Digital Rupiah
Bank Indonesia (BI) have released details on Project Garuda; an initiative to explore the optimal design...
Parliament's Plenary Session Passes Criminal Code Bill Into Law
Regional and local newswires, including Antara News are reporting on the controversial Criminal Code...
Minister: Law Does Not Allow Foreigners to Own Islands in Indonesia
iNews.id are reporting on comments made by the Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri), Tito Karnavian, on...
Inflation Expected To Fall Further in 2023
Investing.Com are sourcing Reuters to report on an announcement from Bank Indonesia’s governor, Perry...
President Hands Over 1.5-Million Land Certificates
Local newswires, including Antara News, are reporting that President Jokowi handed over 1.5-million land...
Hoping to Fix the Canggu Traffic Nightmare in 2023
If you’re living in or around Canggu, you’ll no doubt be painfully aware of how bad the traffic is lately....
BI: Five Policies Directed Toward Stability in 2023
An article published by Antara News says that Bank Indonesia (BI) has prepared five policy mixes for...
President: Don’t Make Investing in Indonesia Complicated
The website of The President of The Republic of Indonesia has published a press release about the official...
Minimum Wage Regulations Adjusted
Local newswires, including Tempo are reporting that Manpower Minister, Ida Fauziyah has lauded the adjustment...
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Indonesia Urges ASEAN to Invest More in Education
Indonesia’s Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, has...
Severe Floods Hit Bali
Extreme weather, flooding and landslides have hit Bali over the last few days and Liputan 6 news network...
Ekonid Newsletter: Taxes and Law
In this edition of EKONID’s Newsletter Law and Taxes, cooperation partners share their expertise on recent...
First Indonesia Sustainability Forum Wants Global Cooperation
According to a press release published by PRNewswire, world leaders, including Indonesian President Joko...
PLN, Amazon to Build Solar Power Plants in Indonesia
Underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to alternative, renewable energy, Tempo are reporting on the recent...

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.