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The Resource King - Sukanto Tanoto

  • Mr. Sukanto Tanoto is one of the most eminent personalities in Indonesia, known for invincible entrepreneurship and vision. The pioneer of various industries, Mr. Sukanto Tanoto is the Founder as well as the Chairman of Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group of resource-based companies. RGE, which was formerly known as RGM, was established in the year 1973. The business of plywood transformed Indonesia from a mere exporter of logs and raw materials to one of the most dependable value-added processors.

    With the business based in Medan, Indonesia, Mr. Sukanto Tanoto’s RGE is now a global business platform that employees more than 60,000 people. The company has an asset worth over USD18 billion and manufacturing operations are now taking place in China, Brazil, and the home country, Indonesia. Needless to say, his company aims worldwide sales. With this kind of stupendous growth and the leadership of Mr. Sukanto Tanoto, the company has reached heights of success with each endeavor.

    The principal guideline of RGE is based on the Triple Bottom Line approach – People, Planet, and Profit. This very thought makes Mr. Sukanto Tanoto more than just an entrepreneur and he is much touted as a successful and responsible citizen of the country. His company, RGE, primarily focuses on the benefits of the community, country, climate, and customers, which eventually contributes to the growth of the company.

    All the companies managed by RGE group operate on the basis of sustainable growth in various operations and sectors. Their goal is to achieve efficient production combined with excellent quality and to ensure energy savings. Along with that, he also aims for long-term economic success but only in a responsible manner. With an excellent team of human resources led by the management team working synergistic-ally, the RGE group has successfully built a dynamic, global, and multicultural business environment.