Michael Widjaja
Michael Widjaja | |
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| Born | July 9, 1984 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | CEO Sinar Mas Land |
| Spouse |
Feiny Sabur (wife) (m. 2012) |
| Father | Muktar Widjaja |
| Website | sinarmasland |
Michael Widjaja (born July 9, 1984) is an Indonesian entrepreneur of Chinese heritage who currently holds the position of CEO at Sinar Mas Land Group as well as Vice President Director at PT Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk (BSDE). Originating from Surabaya, he is the third son of Muktar Widjaja and the grandson of the prominent businessman Eka Tjipta Widjaja, the founder of Sinar Mas Group.
On October 1, 2012, Michael wed Feiny Sabur, marking his role as part of the third generation steering the Sinar Mas business empire.
Early life and education
Raised in Singapore, Michael pursued higher education at the University of Southern California, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Business between 2002 and 2006. His professional journey commenced at PT Duta Pertiwi under the mentorship of his father, Muktar Widjaja.
Career
Michael Widjaja serves as the CEO of Sinar Mas Land Group and holds the title of Vice President Director at PT Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk (BSDE). Earlier in his career, he held roles at EuroRev Inc in Los Angeles (2003), PT Arara Abadi in Indonesia (2003), and Top Tier Trading in Los Angeles (2005). He also occupied leadership positions including Vice President Director at PT Duta Pertiwi Tbk from 2007 to 2015, Vice President Commissioner at PT Dian Swastika Sentosa Tbk between 2009 and 2011, and Commissioner at PT Golden Energy Mines Tbk from 2011 until 2013.