Early Life and Education
Haryanto Tjiptodihardjo, an Indonesian citizen, began his path to business success by pursuing higher education in the United States. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1983. Furthering his education, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Woodbury University, California, in 1986.
Rise to Success
Haryanto's career took a significant turn when he joined PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk. He joined the company in 1986, after having received his MBA. Under his leadership, the company has become the largest maker of polymer-based roofs in Indonesia. He also leads the company in manufacturing other construction materials like floorboards and pipes. He has expanded operations to several countries, including Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Vietnam. In June 2024, Haryanto sold his Australia-based plastic sheets maker, Mulford Holdings, to Impack Pratama Industri for $53 million, further boosting the company's revenue.
Key Business Strategies
Haryanto Tjiptodihardjo emphasizes the importance of trust, reliability, and brand in the building materials business. Impack Pratama Industri has focused on innovation, particularly in plastic roofing, and has expanded its product offerings to include ceiling materials, flooring, and exterior cladding. The company has also emphasized capital spending, building new factories and strengthening its distribution networks. Under his leadership, Impack has shown a commitment to Good Corporate Governance.
Philanthropy
Haryanto Tjiptodihardjo leads a company that is committed to supporting the local community. The company has also committed Rp250 Billion (USD ~15 Million) to build ASEAN's Leading Polymer Training Center, partnering with SKZ-German Plastics Center.
