Commemoration Of Kartini's Day, Erick Thohir Affirms Commitment That The State-Owned Enterprises To Be Filled With Many Female Leaders

JAKARTA - Minister of State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN), Erick Thohir emphasized the commitment of BUMN to promote not only gender equality but also women's leadership.

"I do not hesitate to give extraordinary opportunities when we talk about the transformation in BUMN. I want to ensure that transformation in human capital, especially women's leadership occurs", said Erick Thohir in an event entitled "Women in Leadership: Achieving a Competitive and Igniting Change", a special event held by the Indonesian BUMN Srikandi community to commemorate Kartini's Day quoted from Antara, Wednesday, April 21.

Erick expressed his hope that the BUMN Srikandi community would become the core of transformation in BUMN. He is optimistic that gender equality will improve professionalism, service, and performance in a company.

He also underlined his hope that SOEs could achieve the target of 15 percent female leadership in the Board of Directors (BOD) by 2021, and 20 percent in 2023.

"And we can see this in many countries, there are many women leadership that can be a common role model. But I hope that in accordance with AKHLAK, our core values will remain harmonious and collaborative. And I hope that the Indonesian Human Capital Forum (FHCI) can balance the ministry itself and become sustainable leadership going forward", he said conveying his hopes for the Indonesian Human Capital Forum (FHCI).

In commemoration of Kartini's Day 2021, the FHCI through the Indonesian BUMN Srikandi community together with the Ministry of BUMN held a commemoration entitled "Women in Leadership: Achieving a Competitive and Igniting Change" to appreciate the role and contribution of women in leadership, especially in BUMN.

This event was officially opened by the Minister of BUMN Erick Thohir and featured the UN Women Indonesia Representative and Liaison to ASEAN speaker Jamshed M Kazi and the Advisory Board for SDG Academy Indonesia Erna Witoelar.

"We really appreciate the commitment of the Ministry of BUMN of the Republic of Indonesia which is manifested through the BUMN Srikandi (community) as an enabler to support more women in corporate leadership. In many studies, women's leadership is important to encourage the performance of business entities, including the BUMN", he said.

The event was also the opening ceremony of 111 Kartini's Day commemoration activities carried out by the BUMN, subsidiary companies, and grandchildren of the BUMN.

The series of 2021 Kartini's Day commemoration was held in the spirit of collaboration to contribute positively to the progress of BUMN in bringing economic and social value to the state.