Peter F. Gontha
Peter Frans Gontha | |
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Ambassador of Indonesia to Poland | |
In office 15 October 2014 – 7 January 2019 | |
President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Joko Widodo |
Preceded by | Darmansjah Djumala |
Succeeded by | Siti Nugraha Mauludiah |
Personal details | |
Born | Semarang, Indonesia | 4 May 1948
Political party | Nasdem Party |
Spouse | Purnama Purba |
Children | Francois Dewi |
Peter Frans Gontha (born 4 May 1948 in Semarang, Indonesia)[1] is an Indonesian businessman, commercial television pioneer, and jazz musician. He served as Indonesian ambassador to Poland from October 2014 to January 2019.[2]
Early life and education
Gontha was born in Semarang,
Career
From 1975 to 1979, Gontha worked for
Gontha founded Indonesia’s first commercial television network, Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI), in 1989 as part of Bimantara Group. He developed the network's image through quality programming, such as the news and current affairs show Seputar Jakarta (later renamed Seputar Indonesia), which was modeled on the style of CNN's news programs.[13] Gontha co-founded Indonesia's second commercial television network, Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) in 1990, followed by satellite pay TV company Indovision in 1994.[14] Gontha was a shareholder and spokesman for PT Matahari Lintas Cakrawala (Malicak), which persuaded the government to allow CNN and ESPN to start broadcasting in Indonesia in mid-1992, despite initially facing opposition from the Information Ministry.[15][16]
In 1996, Gontha purchased a controlling stake in the English-language daily newspaper, The Indonesian Observer[17] and developed SCTV's news and current affairs show Liputan 6. His media empire and ambitions earned him the nickname, "the Rupert Murdoch of Indonesia".[18]
Gontha was a co-founder of petrochemical firm PT Chandra Asri Indonesia. His other business ventures included Plaza Indonesia Realty (The Grand Hyatt Jakarta), PT Tri Polyta Indonesia, First Media (formerly known as PT Broadband Multimedia Tbk, PT Tanjung Bangun Semesta Tbk, PT Safira Ananda, PT Aditirta Indonusa and Kabelvision), Bali Intercontinental Resort, PT Datakom Asia and PT Jaring Data Interaktif (then owner of Q Channel that later evolved into BTV).[19]
The 1997-98 Asian financial crisis resulted in Gontha leaving RCTI. In 2001, he shut down The Indonesian Observer and stepped down from PT Datakom Asia, the holding company that own a stake in SCTV, PT Cipta Aneka Selaras, Indovision, Kabelvision and TelkomVision. His departure from Datakom was attributed to a power struggle between Gontha and then-emerging media tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo, as well as differences of opinion with SCTV co-owner Henry Pribadi.[20]
Gontha's public profile increased when he began hosting an Indonesian version of
Gontha is the founder of the annual
On 15 October 2014, Gontha was appointed Indonesian Ambassador to Poland by president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.[23] On 11 December 2018, Gontha received Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland from President Andrzej Duda in recognition of his contribution to bilateral relations.[24][25] On 7 January 2019, Indonesian President Joko Widodo appointed Siti Nugraha Mauludiah as Indonesian ambassador to Poland, replacing Gontha.[26]
In 2019, Gontha started presenting the Impact talk show on CNBC Indonesia.[27] In January 2020, he was named a commissioner of national airline Garuda Indonesia.[28] He had previously served as a commissioner of Garuda from 2011 to 2014.[29]
Politics and organizations
Gontha has said that during the Suharto era, then-information minister
Family and personal life
Although born in the
Gontha married Purnama Purba on 20 September 1969. They have two children, Francois and Dewi, and five grandchildren.[36] Gontha is a motorcycling enthusiast.[37]
References
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- ^ "Peter F Gontha The Godfather Of Jazz". Rumah Musik Denny Sakrie. WordPress.com. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ "Kisah Cinta Peter dan Purnama Gontha". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Peter Frans Gontha". Indonesia Tatler. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ "Peter F Gontha, Dari Awak Kapal Jadi Dubes RI". HarianSIB.co. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Peter F Gontha: "Ya, Saya Bergabung Ke Nasdem."". Matra Indonesia. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "APMF 2012 Speakers Profile: Peter F Gontha". Asia Pacific Media Forum. Asia Pacific Media Forum. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ Ariyanti, Fiki (13 July 2014). "Peter Gontha, Bos Java Jazz Festival yang Berani Ambil Risiko". liputan6.com. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ Primadhyta, Safyra (10 July 2017). "Dianggap Berjasa, Peter Gontha Raih Penghargaan dari Citibank". CNN Indonesia. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ "Peter F. Gontha". Wharton Global Alumni Forum. Wharton Global Alumni Forum. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
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- ^ "Odznaczenie dla Ambasadora Republiki Indonezji". Oficjalna strona Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej. 18 December 2018. Archived from the original on 7 February 2021.
- ^ Erwanti, Marlinda Oktavia (18 December 2018). "Peter F Gontha Raih Bintang Kehormatan dari Presiden Polandia". detikcom. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ Florentin, Vindry (7 January 2019). "President Jokowi Inaugurates 16 New Ambassadors". Tempo.co. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ "Live! JK Buka-bukaan Dalam IMPACT With Peter Gontha". CNBC Indonesia. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ Idris, Muhammad (24 January 2020). "Peter F Gontha, "Orang Cendana" yang Jadi Komisaris Garuda". Kompas.com. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ Rizki, Dwi (23 January 2020). "CT Difitnah, Peter F Gontha Curhat Setelah Ditunjuk Jadi Komisaris PT Garuda Indonesia". Wartakotalive. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Peter F Gontha: "Ya, Saya Bergabung Ke Nasdem."". Matra Indonesia. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ Heryanto (22 November 2019). "Peter Gonta Gabung Partai Nasdem, PWI Angkat Rosiana Silalahi Jadi Anggota Dewan Kehormatan". Semarak.co. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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- ^ "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume V, United Nations, 1969–1972". Office of the Historian, Foreign Service Institute. United States Department of State. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Ulang Tahun Perkawinan Emas Peter & Purnama Gontha". Proakbar.com. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ Dorimulu, Primus (22 September 2019). "Peter Gontha Sapa Sahabat di Pesta Emas Perkawinan". Investor Daily Indonesia. Retrieved 16 August 2020.