Anderson Tanoto
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- Businessman
- racing driver
- philanthropist
Anderson Tanoto | |
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 Speaking at the 2021 World Economic Forum | |
| Born | 4 February 1989 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
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| Employer | Royal Golden Eagle |
| Organization | Tanoto Foundation |
| Title | Managing Director |
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| Relatives | Belinda Tanoto (sister) |
Anderson Tanoto He (born 4 February 1989) is an Indonesian philanthropist and racing driver. He is a member of the board of trustees at Tanoto Foundation, a philanthropic organization involved in poverty alleviation.[1] Tanoto is the youngest son of businessman and philanthropist Sukanto Tanoto. He received a Bachelor of Science in economics from University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.[2] In October 2017, he was named to The Wharton School's "40 Under 40" list.[3] Tanoto also sits on the Wharton Executive Board of Asia.[4]
After graduation, Tanoto became a consultant at Bain & Company.[5]
Tanoto joined Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) in March 2013 and serves as managing director as of 2021.[2] Founded by his father, Sukanto Tanoto, RGE manages a group of resource-based manufacturing companies operating in Indonesia, China, Brazil, Canada and Europe, with over US$35 billion in assets and a workforce of 70,000 people.[5] He has worked on RGE-managed APRIL's operations located in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.[6] He has received praise for his approach to growing the business efficiently and personally emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainability.[7][8]
At COP 21 on 1 December 2015, Tanoto was part of a team that announced APRIL's US$100 million investment in an expanded eco-restoration project in Riau, spanning 150,000 hectares.[9]
At the Responsible Business Forum in Jakarta in February 2017, Tanoto was a panelist as the Fire Free Alliance—an industry group comprising members APRIL, Asian Agri, IDH, Musim Mas, PM.Haze, and Wilmar—marked its first anniversary in contributing solutions to Indonesia's persistent fire and haze problems with a focus on fire prevention through community engagement.[10]
On 2 May 2018, Tanoto was appointed Chairman of the Brazil Committee under the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN). The committee was set up to boost trade relations and technology transfer between Indonesia and Brazil.[11]
