Rachmat Harsono B.Sc, M.B.A. (born 12 March 1980) is an Indonesian businessman who serves as CEO of Samator Group and President Director of PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk, the largest industrial gas producer in Indonesia. Under his leadership, the company has achieved much progress, especially in responding to medical needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachmat Harsono is the second generation successor of Samator Group, which was founded by Arief Harsono.[1]

Rachmat Harsono
CEO PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk.
Personal details
Born (1980-03-12) March 12, 1980 (age 44)
Surabaya, Indonesia
Alma mater
Occupation
Known for

He is known for bringing PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk to increase the production capacity of medical oxygen to meet the needs of hospitals during the pandemic.[2] Moreover, the Samator group also made hydrogen peroxide available to the public, in addition to industrial use.[3] He was included in the list of influential figures by Tatler Asia in 2021.[4]

Education

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Rachmat Harsono earned a Bachelor of Science from Marquette University in 2003 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago in 2009,[5] Rachmat also completed education at the National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (Lemhannas RI) Regular Education Programme Batch (PPRA) 53.[6]

Career

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  • President Director, PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk: As President Director, Rachmat led the company in increasing the production and distribution of medical oxygen during the COVID-19 pandemic. PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk also produces hydrogen peroxide as an effective disinfectant against the coronavirus.[7]

Organizations

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  • Chairman, Indonesian Industrial Gas Association (AGII): Responsible for leading the association in developing the national gas industry, maintaining strategic relationships with government and stakeholders, and advancing industry innovation and sustainability through policies that support growth and competitiveness in the global market.[8]
  • Vice Chairman, Manufacturing Industry, Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO): Instrumental in strategy development, policy advocacy, collaboration, capacity building, supervision, investment promotion, and crisis management to support the manufacturing industry in Indonesia.[9]
  • Chairman, Indonesian Maitreya Buddhist Youth Brotherhood (PERSADABUMI): Leading and fostering the younger generation in strengthening virtuous values and strengthening Buddhist brotherhood.[10]
  • Vice Chairman, Indonesian Buddhist Association (PERMABUDHI): In charge of supporting the leadership of the organisation in strengthening community unity, promoting Buddhism, and collaborating with the community and government for mutual prosperity.[11]
  • Chairman, Standing Committee on Regional Resilience and International Industrial Access, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN).[12]
  • Chairman, National Resilience Institute Alumni Association (IKAL-Lemhannas) East Java Commissariat: Leading efforts to strengthen the alumni network and contribute to regional development through the development of national insights.[13]
  • Treasurer, National Resilience Institute Alumni Association (IKAL-Lemhannas) Strategic Centre: Play a role in managing the organisation's finances to support strategic alumni programmes and activities.[14]
  • Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic in Surabaya[15]
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References

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  1. ^ bloomberg.com. Rachmat Harsono - President Director, Samator Indo Gas Tbk PT. Retrieved july 31, 2024.
  2. ^ presidenri.go.id. Tinjau Pabrik Oksigen, Presiden Ingin Pastikan Kebutuhan Oksigen Medis Nasional Terpenuhi. Retrieved august 2, 2024.
  3. ^ kontan.co.id. Samator Indo Gas (AGII) Menggali Potensi Pasar Hidrogen untuk Tingkatkan Kinerja. Retrieved august 2, 2024.
  4. ^ tatlerasia.com. Power & Purpose Asia's Most Influential.ID Rachmat Harsono President Director, Aneka Gas Industri. Retrieved august 2, 2024.
  5. ^ bloomberg.com. Rachmat Harsono - Education. Retrieved august 3, 2024.
  6. ^ jatimprov.go.id. Aklamasi, Rachmat Harsono Kembali Terpilih Menjadi Ketua DPD IKAL Lehmannas Jatim Periode 2022 - 2027. Retrieved august 3, 2024.
  7. ^ samatorgas.com. Dewan Direksi PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk. Retrieved august 3, 2024.
  8. ^ kumparan.com. Rachmat Harsono Ditunjuk Jadi Ketua Asosiasi Gas Industri Indonesia 2024-2029. Retrieved august 4, 2024.
  9. ^ apindo.or.id. Struktur Organisasi APINDO - Industri Manufaktur. Retrieved august 4, 2024.
  10. ^ detik.com. Komunitas Muda Buddhis Ajak Generasi Muda Sukseskan Pemilu Bersama Ketua Umum PERSADABUMI Rachmat Harsono. Retrieved august 4, 2024.
  11. ^ id.wiki.x.io. Susunan Pengurus Persatuan Umat Buddha Indonesia (PERMABUDHI). Retrieved august 4, 2024.
  12. ^ kadin.id. Pokja Transisi Energi KADIN Rachmat Harsono - Melalui Dialog ISF 2024, Kadin Indonesia Kolaborasi dengan Pemerintah Untuk Akselerasi Transisi Energi. Retrieved august 4, 2024.
  13. ^ jatimprov.go.id. Ketua DPD IKAL– Lemhannas Jawa Timur, Rachmat Harsono - Lemhannas Jatim Fokus Mantapkan Nilai Kebangsaan Generasi Muda. Retrieved august 4, 2024.
  14. ^ lemhannas.go.id. Gubernur Lemhannas RI Menerima Audiensi IKAL Strategis Center, Hadir Dalam Audiensi Tersebut Bendahara Rahmat Harsono. Retrieved august 4, 2024.
  15. ^ suarasurabaya.net. Republik Slovakia Mendirikan Kantor Konsulat di Surabaya, Rachmat Harsono Selaku Konsul Kehormatan Republik Slovakia untuk Republik Indonesia. Retrieved august 4, 2024.