Anderson Tanoto

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Anderson Tanoto
Speaking at the 2021 World Economic Forum
Born (1989-02-04) 4 February 1989
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BS)
Occupations
EmployerRoyal Golden Eagle
OrganizationTanoto Foundation
TitleManaging Director
Parents
RelativesBelinda Tanoto (sister)

Anderson Tanoto He (born 4 February 1989) is an Indonesian philanthropist and racing driver. He is a member of the board of trustees at Tanoto Foundation, a philanthropic organization involved in poverty alleviation.[1] Tanoto is the youngest son of businessman and philanthropist Sukanto Tanoto. He received a Bachelor of Science in economics from University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.[2] In October 2017, he was named to The Wharton School's "40 Under 40" list.[3] Tanoto also sits on the Wharton Executive Board of Asia.[4]

Career

After graduation, Tanoto became a consultant at Bain & Company.[5]

Tanoto joined Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) in March 2013 and serves as managing director as of 2021.[2] Founded by his father, Sukanto Tanoto, RGE manages a group of resource-based manufacturing companies operating in Indonesia, China, Brazil, Canada and Europe, with over US$35 billion in assets and a workforce of 70,000 people.[5] He has worked on RGE-managed APRIL's operations located in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.[6] He has received praise for his approach to growing the business efficiently and personally emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainability.[7][8]

At COP 21 on 1 December 2015, Tanoto was part of a team that announced APRIL's US$100 million investment in an expanded eco-restoration project in Riau, spanning 150,000 hectares.[9]

At the Responsible Business Forum in Jakarta in February 2017, Tanoto was a panelist as the Fire Free Alliance—an industry group comprising members APRIL, Asian Agri, IDH, Musim Mas, PM.Haze, and Wilmar—marked its first anniversary in contributing solutions to Indonesia's persistent fire and haze problems with a focus on fire prevention through community engagement.[10]

On 2 May 2018, Tanoto was appointed Chairman of the Brazil Committee under the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN). The committee was set up to boost trade relations and technology transfer between Indonesia and Brazil.[11]

Philanthropy

Apart from his business interests, Tanoto also works in community development and philanthropy, which was sparked in his youth when his parents frequently brought him and his siblings to Indonesian fields and plantations.[3] He is actively involved in the Tanoto Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1981 by the Tanoto family to reduce poverty through education, empowerment and enhancement. As a member of the Board of Trustees of Tanoto Foundation, Tanoto drives various foundation initiatives focusing on Indonesia's next generation.[5]

He initiated a seed funding program for Tanoto Foundation scholars to promote entrepreneurship, and actively participates in the Tanoto Entrepreneurship Series (TES) where prominent speakers such as Jusuf Kalla and then-Jakarta governor Joko Widodo have spoken to the students and scholars of Tanoto Foundation.[5]

Racing record

Career summary

Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2018 Audi R8 LMS Cup - GT4 Hard Memory Hero Super Car Team 6 2 2 0 5 113 1st
2019 Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia - GT4 Absolute Racing 2 0 0 0 2 33 12th
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2 0 0 0 0 0 28th
Audi R8 LMS Cup - GT4 4 2 2 2 3 70 2nd
2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge - GS Automatic Racing AMR 1 0 0 0 0 110 63rd
2022 GT4 America Series - Pro-Am Absolute Racing 2 0 0 0 0 ? ?
Michelin Pilot Challenge - GS 1 0 0 0 0 50 71st
2023 GT4 America Series - Pro-Am SP Motorsports 4 0 0 0 0 16 18th
2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Trans-China Automotive Racing 2 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2024-25 Asian Le Mans Series - GT Earl Bamber Motorsport 2 0 0 0 0 0 25th
2025 GT World Challenge Asia Absolute Corse
Thailand Super Series - GT3
2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Absolute Racing

‡ Team standings

Complete GT World Challenge Asia results

Year Team Car Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DC Pts
2025 Absolute Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 Pro-Am SEP
18		 SEP
Ret		 MAN
 MAN
 CHA
 CHA
 FUJ
 FUJ
 OKA
 OKA
 BEI
 BEI
 NC* 0*

References

  1. "Vision & Mission". Tanoto Foundation. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. "Anderson Tanoto - Agenda Contributor". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  3. "Wharton School Magazine: 40 Under 40". Archived from the original on 13 December 2017.
  4. "Wharton School Executive Board for Asia". Archived from the original on 12 December 2017.
  5. "Anderson Tanoto". RISING TO THE CHALLENGE. 29 July 2016. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  6. Tanoto, Anderson (1 April 2015). "Why rural Indonesia is ripe for investment". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  7. "Eco push, pulp friction". The Straits Times. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  8. "A personal journey through the haze". The Straits Times. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  9. "Paper corporate to step up forest conservation". The Jakarta Post.
  10. "One Year On, Fire Free Alliance Addresses Forest Fire & Haze in Over 200 Indonesian Villages - Inside RGE". Inside RGE. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  11. "Kadin establishes Brazil committee". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 19 March 2019.