Sukanto Tanoto is the Founder and Chairman of RGE, a global resources-based manufacturing group of companies with corporate offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Beijing, and Nanjing. With a strong intellectual curiosity and a firm belief in continuous learning, Mr. Tanoto has not only continued his education by taking management courses at leading business schools, such as INSEAD, Harvard, and Wharton, but is also committed to supporting educational development, especially in rural communities.

Mr. Tanoto is a member of the INSEAD International Council, the Wharton Board of Overseers, the Wharton Executive Board for Asia, and various other educational, community, and industry bodies. He is a recipient of the Wharton School Dean’s Medal Award, which recognizes individuals for their contributions to the enlargement of the global economy and the improvement of lives worldwide. The past recipients of the award included the Chiefs of State, Nobel Prize winners, and Chairmen and CEOs of companies.