Who Says Only Men Can Succeed? Here are 5 Wealthy and Influential Women in Indonesia according to Forbes

Kapanlagi.com - Who says only men can achieve success and wealth? In fact, these women have been able to exert significant influence in this country, and even to the world.

These women are included in the list of the richest and most influential women in Indonesia. This list is compiled by Forbes magazine. So, who are they? Let's find out!

1. Kartini Muljadi

Merdeka

Kartini Muljadi is ranked 48th in the Forbes 2019 list of the richest people in Indonesia. Her wealth is estimated to be 630 million dollars or 9.07 trillion rupiah. One of her sources of wealth comes from the law firm, Muljadi & Rekan.

2. Arini Subianto

Merdeka

Arini occupies the position of the 49th richest person in Indonesia according to Forbes 2019. Her wealth is estimated at 600 million dollars or 8.62 trillion rupiah. Arini is the daughter of Benny Subianto, who once served as Vice President of Astra International in 1988 and has been the owner of Adaro Energy shares since 2005. Since Benny's passing, Arini has taken over her father's company.

3. Anna Leonita

Dream

Anna Leonita's career soared in 2011 when she was assigned to the investment portfolio at Avrist Assurance insurance company. Just five years later, Anna Leonita was appointed as the Director of the Asset Management Unit of the Insurance Company, and within a year, the assets she managed increased by 169 percent to Rp2.2 trillion. Net profit rose by 47 percent to Rp249 billion from the previous year. Not only that, but Avrist Assurance's customers also increased nearly threefold to below 1,000.

4. Dian Siswarini

Merdeka

Dian herself is the first woman to run a major telecommunications company in Indonesia, namely XL Axiata. Under her leadership, XL Axiata has increased its market share by almost 18 percent last year.

5. Teresa Wibowo

Kumparan

Next is Teresa Wibowo, the chairman of Ruparupa.com, the official e-commerce of Ace Hardware, Toys Kingdom, Informa Furnishings, Krisbow Indonesia, and Kawan Lama Sejahtera, which was launched since April 2016. The company successfully combines online and conventional shopping experiences.

(kpl/frs)