Robert Budi Hartono

Robert Budi Hartono's greatest accolade is the empire he built from a small family cigarette business. Together with his brother Michael, he turned Djarum into a global tobacco giant and diversified into banking, property, and sports. His leadership of Bank Central Asia, one of Indonesia's most valuable companies, has made him a central figure in the country's economy. In 2025, he and his brother were named the richest people in Indonesia by Forbes, a testament to six decades of shrewd business decisions. His philanthropic legacy, through the Djarum Foundation, has also shaped Indonesian badminton and education.