Rachmat Harsono (born 12 March 1980) is an Indonesian businessman who is CEO of Samator Group and President Director of PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk, the largest industrial gas producer in Indonesia. Under his leadership, the company has achieved much progress, especially in responding to medical needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harsono is the second generation successor of Samator Group, which was founded by Arief Harsono.[1]
He is known for bringing PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk to increase the production capacity of medical oxygen to meet the needs of hospitals during the pandemic.[2] Moreover, the Samator group also made hydrogen peroxide available to the public, in addition to industrial use.[3] He was included in the list of influential figures by Tatler Asia in 2021.[4]
Chairman, Indonesian Industrial Gas Association (AGII): Responsible for leading the association in developing the national gas industry, maintaining strategic relationships with government and stakeholders, and advancing industry innovation and sustainability through policies that support growth and competitiveness in the global market.[8]
Vice Chairman, Manufacturing Industry, Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO): Instrumental in strategy development, policy advocacy, collaboration, capacity building, supervision, investment promotion, and crisis management to support the manufacturing industry in Indonesia.[9]
Chairman, Indonesian Maitreya Buddhist Youth Brotherhood (PERSADABUMI): Leading and fostering the younger generation in strengthening virtuous values and strengthening Buddhist brotherhood.[10]
Vice Chairman, Indonesian Buddhist Association (PERMABUDHI): In charge of supporting the leadership of the organisation in strengthening community unity, promoting Buddhism, and collaborating with the community and government for mutual prosperity.[11]
Chairman, National Resilience Institute Alumni Association (IKAL-Lemhannas) East Java Commissariat: Leading efforts to strengthen the alumni network and contribute to regional development through the development of national insights.[13]
Treasurer, National Resilience Institute Alumni Association (IKAL-Lemhannas) Strategic Centre: Play a role in managing the organisation's finances to support strategic alumni programmes and activities.[14]
