Angela Tanoesoedibjo
Angela in 2023
Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy
Assumed office
25 October 2019
PresidentJoko Widodo
MinisterWishnutama
Sandiaga Uno
Preceded bySapta Nirwandar
Personal details
Born
Angela Herliani Tanoesoedibjo

(1987-04-23) 23 April 1987
Ottawa, Canada
Political partyPerindo Party
Spouse
Michael Dharmajaya
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(m. 2012)​
Parent(s)Hary Tanoesoedibjo (father)
Liliana Tanoesoedibjo (mother)
Alma mater
OccupationBusinessperson and politician
CabinetOnward Indonesia Cabinet

Angela Herliani Tanoesoedibjo (/ˈændʒɪlə tɑːnjusudiːjaʊ/; born 23 April 1987)[1] is an Indonesian businessperson and politician of Chinese descent who is the Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy since 2019.[2][3] As the eldest daughter of MNC Group CEO Hary Tanoesoedibjo, she unexpectedly shot to fame being one of the Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin young ministerial candidates while co-currently the Commissioner of the MNC Group.[4] As the editor in chief of Tanoesoedibjo Media Business Network's High End Magazine and High End Teen, Angela holds this position.[5]

Education

2008 saw Angela graduate from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Media Arts and Productions). Additionally, in 2010, she graduated with a Master of Commerce in finance from the Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales.[1][4]

Career

Business career

Angela pursued a profession with MNC Group as a finance staff member right away after finishing university, becoming the heir apparent to the Hary Tanoesoedibjo family.[1] She was involved in the media, having founded HighEnd Teen Magazine and HighEnd Magazine in 2008. As Director of PT MNI Entertainment, she began her career in the media and entertainment sector in 2008. In 2010, she began working in the television sector when she joined the MNC Group media organization as a financial staff member.[6] In 2014, she led Global TV's ascent to become one of the nation's top five terrestrial television channels as managing director.[7] In 2017, she oversaw Global TV's rebranding to GTV. She became the managing director of Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI) in 2018.[6]

Political career

Angela ran alongside Dapil Jatim I Surabaya-Sidoarjo for the Indonesian Unity Party (Perindo) in the 2019 legislative election, however she was unable to make it to Senayan.[8] Perindo suggested that she be named a minister in President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia's cabinet.[9] On 25 October 2019, President Joko Widodo formally installed the vice ministers who would support the ranks of ministers of the Onward Indonesia Cabinet in governing the country for the next five years. It was formally confirmed that 32-year-old Angela would serve as the Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.[2]

Angela being appointed as Indonesia team's CdM in 2023

Angela's background in the fields of management, media, retail and finance makes her trusted by President Joko Widodo as a figure who can develop the tourism industry and creative economy, especially for the development of 10 new tourism destinations.[6] Since her appointment as vice minister, Angela has contributed to the implementation of the Gerak Cepat program, which aims to revive Indonesia's tourism industry following the Covid pandemic.[7]

In anticipation of the 2024 presidential race, Ganjar Pranowo's National Winning Team (TPN) has named Angela as its deputy chair. Andika Perkasa, the deputy chair of Ganjar Pranowo's National Winning Team (TPN) in the 2024 presidential election, made this clear. Andika clarified that the choice of her also served as a representation of Gen Z and the millennial generation. Furthermore, due to her skills, she is regarded as a qualified representation of TPN's younger generation.[10]

The Indonesian team's Chef de Mission (CdM) at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou is none other than Angela. Before she accepted the invitation to head the Red and White delegation at the Asian level disability sports tournament, she also gave her an explanation of the procedure. "I appreciate your trust. You were informed about it by Dito Ariotedjo, the Minister of Youth and Sports, exactly one week ago. I didn't believe it at first," she remarked. She hoped that good communication can be developed amongst all parties involved, with acknowledgement that she was experiencing something fresh in his new capacity as CdM.[11]

Personal life

Angela was born in Ottawa on 23 April 1987, daughter of Hary Tanoesoedibjo.[10] She is the oldest sibling out of five, which the other four being Valencia Herliani, Jessica Herliani, Clarissa Herliani and Warren Haryputra.[1] The maternal relative of her is Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld.[12]

Michael Dharmajaya, a businessman, and Angela were married on 12 December 2012,[5] at Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Kuta, Badung, Bali.[13] These two are parents to two children; Theodore Maximilian Dharmajaya (born 2 September 2013), and Madeline Dharmajaya (born 11 March 2015).[14]

Recognitions

  • Gen.T List (2022)[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Mokodompit, Ismarlina (2016-10-05). "Kenalin Angela Herliani, penerus dinasti Hary Tanoe di MNC Grup". brilio.net. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  2. 1 2 Asmara, Chandra Gian. "Resmi Dilantik Jokowi Ini Dia 12 Wamen Kabinet Indonesia Maju". CNBC Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  3. ↑ "Profil Angela Tanoesoedibjo, Pengusaha & Politisi Perindo yang Digadang jadi Menteri Jokowi". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  4. 1 2 Times, I. D. N.; Amalia, Sita. "10 Pesona Angela Tanoesoedibjo, Komisaris MNC Calon Menteri Jokowi". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  5. 1 2 Adelin, Fadila (2016-01-20). "Cantik menawan, ini quartet putri konglomerat Hary Tanoesoedibjo". brilio.net. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  6. 1 2 3 "Angela Tanoesoedibjo". Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf RI (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  7. 1 2 3 Asia, Tatler. "Angela Tanoesoedibjo". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  8. ↑ Liputan6.com (2019-05-08). "5 Caleg Muda Anak Konglomerat Ikut Pemilu 2019, Lolos ke Senayan?". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ antaranews.com (2019-07-12). "Jokowi cari menteri muda, Perindo usulkan Angela Tanoesoedibjo". Antara News. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  10. 1 2 "Agama dan Profil Angela Tanoesoedibjo, Putri Hary Tanoe yang Ditunjuk Jadi Wakil Ketua Tim Ganjar Pranowo". suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  11. ↑ "Ditunjuk Jadi CdM Tim Indonesia di Asian Para Games 2023 Hangzhou, Angela Tanoesoedibjo: Terima Kasih Atas Kepercayaan Ini". KEMENTERIAN PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA REPUBLIK INDONESIA. 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  12. ↑ Ruth Meliana (12 August 2023). "5 Fakta Fabienne Nicole: Anak Direktur, Dituding Nyogok Miss Universe Indonesia 2023". Suara. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Intip Sosok Menantu Liliana Tanoesoedibjo, Lulus Cum Laude Universitas Terkenal dan Pimpinan Perusahaan Kelas Wahid - Semua Halaman - Grid Pop". pop.grid.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  14. ↑ "Masih 29 Tahun, Putri Cantik Hary Tanoe Resmi Jadi Bos MNC Grup | Plus.Kapanlagi.com". web.archive.org. 2019-07-13. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
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