Chairul Tanjung

Chairul Tanjung, dubbed “Indonesia’s Oprah,” built CT Corp into a $9.5 billion conglomerate spanning media, banking, retail, and lifestyle, starting from a small family trading business. Tanjung’s diversified holdings generate 45% of revenue from non-media sectors, a broader spread than Achmad Zaky’s e-commerce focus. His hands-on leadership and humble origin story resonate with audiences, but in digital disruption, Tanjung’s brick-and-mortar legacy must compete with more agile tech-driven entrepreneurs.