Ahmad Muzaki: Leading Sustainable Innovation In The Food Ingredient Industry

Ahmad Muzaki, Director, PT Mulia Inti Pangan
Ahmad Muzaki: Leading Sustainable Innovation In The Food Ingredient Industry

Effective leadership is the cornerstone of a successful business, shaping its vision, culture, and overall direction. Leaders inspire and motivate their teams, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration. By setting clear goals and expectations, they ensure that everyone in the organization is aligned and working towards common objectives. Playing a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of a business, fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability, a Director’s contribution to business growth is multifaceted, encompassing strategic vision, operational acumen, and transformative leadership. Ahmad Muzaki, Director at PT. Mulia Inti Pangan, often referred to as Zaki, brings these leadership qualities to life through his diverse career in the food industry.

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Top 10 Gadjah Mada University Alumni Leaders - 2024

Alumni leaders from University Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, are influential people who have played key roles in various fields. They use the educative foundation to drive innovation, changes in policy, and community development. Some of them have been doing very well in government, business, and academia, which is about leadership and excellence. These mentors also have a special place in mentoring and networking, guiding and inspiring younger generations. Its effects are even felt beyond the borders, as the university gets to prove its commitment to churning out qualified and strategic professionals who have shaped societies and industries with their skills.

Alumni leaders from University Gadjah Mada in Indonesia are very important both in the local and global scenarios for their diversified achievements and contributions. It is important because they can use the good educational foundation they received to create effective changes in different spheres. The leaders have proved to be important in the government, business, academic and social development divisions due to their introduction of novelty and strategic solutions to complicated challenges. Besides their personal achievement, they also tend to hold mentorship and networking extremely important and helpful for current and recently graduated students. Such mentorship could provide substantial support in bridging academic learning with real-world application, thus fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. In addition, such leaders contribute to university reputation and global standing. Through their closeness to the university, they raise its profile and status, thus attracting students who would be interested in the institution. Such alumni build a close-knit community that would be useful in many aspects. Their participation in philanthropic work and community projects also says a lot about their commitment towards the improvement of society, which an ideal that can be portrayed through the values and mission is presented by the university on a large scale.

CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Gadjah Mada University Alumni Leaders - 2024' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.

Top 10 Gadjah Mada University Alumni Leaders - 2024

Company Management	Company Name	Company Description
Ahmad Muzaki, Director	PT Mulia Inti Pangan	He has a proven track record in pioneering solutions that enhance product quality and sustainability and emphasizes collaborative customer relationships and sustainable practices to drive growth in the food ingredient sector
Darsa Maliogusman, CEO	MOI	With a wealth of experience in the technology and food & beverage sectors, his enthusiasm for innovation & design motivates him to develop digital experiences that connect meaningfully with users and customers
Ferro Ferizka Aryananda, CEO	Pijar Foundation	Possessing extensive experience in prestigious industries in senior positions, skilled in negotiation, personnel management, business strategy, market analysis, accounting, cloud computing, and various other competencies
Laras Setyo Wibowo, President Director (CEO)	PGNCOM	With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications & IT, he has successfully led various business initiatives and expertise spans strategic direction, product development, and team management
Liris Maduningtyas, Co-Founder & CEO	Jala	An entrepreneur that highly driven to help many farmers overcome their problems with techsavvy solutions, also excels in strategic management, project management, public speaking and so on
Mohammad Naufal, Founder & CEO	Carbon Addons	He has extensive experience in both non-profit & for-profit sectors, specializing in sustainability, with expertise in circular economy projects, youth empowerment, community development, renewable energy, and integrated farming
Muhammad Nabil Satria Faradis, Marketing Executive Director	Solo Technopark	He is deeply passionate about driving significant change and making impactful contributions through innovation and business model transformation, focusing on optimizing emerging technologies and tackling the productivity paradox
Nindi Kusuma, Executive Director	YLabs Indonesia	She possesses expertise in IT consulting, as well as in project & product management across a range of smart systems, multi-platform software engineering initiatives, and the development of new business ventures
Nungki N, Co-Founder & Commissioner	Roomansa	Her area of expertise including operation, leadership, digital marketing, public speaking, communication, problem solving, organizational development and many more
Sigit Prastowo, Director - Finance & Strategy"	Bank Mandiri	Leveraging his vast experience across different facets of the banking industry, he focuses on team management, effective communication, financial analysis, strategic planning, and a wide range of other skills

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