Rachman Halim
Rachman Halim | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 30, 1947 Kediri, East Java, Indonesia |
| Died | July 27, 2008 (aged 60) Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore |
| Other names | Tjoa Too Hing |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | CEO of Gudang Garam, founder of Halim Indonesia Bank |
Rachman Halim (30 July 1947 – 27 July 2008) was a prominent Chinese Indonesian entrepreneur.
Early life
Born as Tjoa Too Hing (; Hokkien: Chhoà Tō-hêng) in Kediri, East Java, Halim hailed from a distinguished Chinese Indonesian (Hokchia totok) lineage. He was the firstborn son of Surya Wonowidjojo (Tjoa Jien Hwie), who established Gudang Garam, one of Indonesia’s foremost producers of kretek (clove cigarettes).
In 1984, Halim took over the role of CEO at Gudang Garam following his father’s tenure. Under his leadership, the company diversified its operations, notably founding Halim Indonesia Bank, which later became Bank ICBC Indonesia.
Legacy
For several years, Forbes identified Halim and his family as the wealthiest in Indonesia, estimating their fortune at US$2.8 billion in 2005.
Death
In 2008, Halim died at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore after receiving treatment for a coronary condition lasting one week.