William Soeryadjaya
Businessman & Co-founder of Astra International
Born
December 20th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Indonesia
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Co-founded Astra International, a major Indonesian conglomerate, which has interests in automotive, agribusiness, and other sectors. Helped transform Astra into one of Indonesia's largest publicly listed companies, contributing significantly to the country's economy. Played a pivotal role in the automotive industry through partnerships with leading global manufacturers and expanded Astra's reach across various business verticals.
Co-founded Astra International in 1957
Expanded Astra into major automotive player
Led diversification into multiple industries
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