Gita Wirjawan

Gita Irawan Wirjawan (born 21 September 1965) is an Indonesian entrepreneur, ex-investment banker, music and film producer, and podcaster.

Ancora Capital, a private equity arm of the Group, invests primarily in growth companies in the middle market segment across the consumer and natural resources sectors.

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appointed Wirjawan as chairman of Indonesia's Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in October 2009.

Each episode, lasting one to two hours, delves into significant topics within and beyond Wirjawan's expertise, encouraging guests to discuss matters pertaining to the long game.

[17] The Endgame podcast has featured renowned global thinkers like Ray Dalio,[18] Yuval Noah Harari,[19] John Mearsheimer,[20] and Sadhguru,[21] marking their inaugural appearances in an Indonesian program and audience.

[24] In spring 2024, he was chosen as a Fisher Family visiting fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School.

[26] In December 2013, he received an honorary doctorate in business administration from Naresuan University in Phitsanulok, Thailand in recognition of his role in developing the economy and supporting the future of youth in Indonesia.

[28] Through its programmes, Ancora Sports has scouted and sponsored young talents such as George Gandranata, Rory Hie, and Jordan Irawan to become top golfers in Indonesia.

[28][32][33][34][35][36] Wirjawan, a staunch advocate for compelling storytelling, played a pivotal role in establishing Visinema Pictures,[37] a prominent Indonesian film production company.

Notable Visinema releases include Cahaya dari Timur: Beta Maluku, the Filosofi Kopi series, Nussa, Mencuri Raden Saleh, and 13 Bom di Jakarta.

[38] On 14 December 2012, Wirjawan was elected as the chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, "PBSI") for the 2012-2016 period.

He invited former Indonesian badminton legends such as Rexy Mainaky, Rudy Hartono and Tan Yoe Hok to actively engage in the organisation.

[48] In October 2014, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono awarded him Bintang Mahaputra Adipradana in recognition of his extraordinary contribution, as a cabinet member, to his respective field that benefits the country and the nation.

Wirjawan alongside Chairman of the WTO, Roberto Azevêdo, on Day 5 of the Ninth Ministerial Conference, Bali, 3 December 2013.
Wirjawan interviewing Sadhguru at the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences, McMinnville, Tennessee, USA.
Gita Wirjawan's Endgame Podcast Episode with Shinta Nurfauzia, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Lemonilo.
Gita Wirjawan speaking at the Global Sustainable Development Congress, University of Nottingham.
Wirjawan, then-chairman of PBSI, at the 2016 Indonesia-Australia Friendly Match.