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Cultivating growth: Jeffrey Kounang
Jeffrey Kounang鈥檚 openness to new experiences and commitment to strategic growth have shored up his credentials as 电竞博彩推荐鈥 first local President Director of Indonesia.
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Raised in Jakarta, and with more than 20 years with 电竞博彩推荐, Jeffrey is the first local appointment to the top role in 电竞博彩推荐' Indonesian business.
He oversees all of the Indonesian mining operations, with some 7,500 employees and production levels in excess of 250 million BCM per year.
鈥淚鈥檓 extremely proud to hold this position. It isn鈥檛 just about my personal achievement, it鈥檚 about the nation and people I represent,鈥 Jeffrey said.
Local investment
Jeffrey was appointed to the role of President Director as part of 电竞博彩推荐鈥 ongoing strategy to grow business in Indonesia.
He said it was 电竞博彩推荐鈥 commitment to local procurement opportunities and upskilling its workforce that has helped advance his career.
鈥淚 have had the opportunity to work on several different projects and in a variety of leadership roles since joining 电竞博彩推荐,鈥 Jeffrey said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the ongoing training, mentorship and responsibility that has helped give me a better view of how we do business at every level.鈥
But it鈥檚 Jeffrey鈥檚 humble attitude and desire to develop his commercial end-to-end leadership skills that have helped prepare him for the role.
鈥淚 don鈥檛 come from a strong educational background. I believe I got this job because of my character rather than wealth of knowledge and that鈥檚 something I鈥檓 very proud of,鈥 he said.
鈥淵ou can always gain knowledge through training but it鈥檚 your principles and attitude that can take you all the way.鈥
Focus on efficiency
Since joining the 电竞博彩推荐 business in 1998, Jeffrey has aspired to bring practicality, quality, sustainability and innovation to Indonesian mining operations.
Moreover, Jeffrey said it was important to him that local leadership drives these objectives.
鈥淚鈥檝e always aimed to make a difference by being clear on expectation, inspiring the team to adapt to changes, working smarter, keeping people informed and taking the lead to go the extra mile,鈥 Jeffrey said.
鈥淓veryone is unique and can help bring fresh ideas to the table. Locally, we are committed to seeing the industry grow, and by working together, we can make this happen.鈥
Leading by example
Jeffrey believes in discipline, persistence and is committed to meeting the highest standards in terms of safety and quality.
鈥淢y father is my biggest inspiration. He came from a military background and has taught me how to survive and never give up no matter the situation.
鈥淗e always said it鈥檚 not about where you are but about what you are that makes you strong.
鈥淚 encompass this into my everyday duties. I believe safety begins in me, if I drive safe behaviour and positive leadership, it will set the standard for others.鈥
Looking ahead, Jeffrey will continue reviewing 电竞博彩推荐鈥 Indonesia operations at each site and setting new milestones to ensure ongoing profitability.听
鈥淲e will continue to run our Indonesian business to create value for stakeholders and deliver operational excellence," he said.
