The Spirit Of Kartini Day, Isuzu Supports Women To Continue To Develop And Work

JAKARTA In the spirit of Kartini Day, PT Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia (IAMI) continues to encourage Indonesian women to work, contribute actively, and pursue their ideals even though the automotive sector is often seen as a masculine world.

This support is reflected in the large number of tough women in the company's management who continue to be given space to develop regardless of gender.

"Kartini's spirit of fighting for women's education and equality is our basis in creating an inclusive work environment," said PT IAMI Division Head of Business Strategy Rian Erlangga, in his statement, Tuesday, April 22.

As a form of commitment, IAMI carries a campaign entitled We are Women, We can and Work, who want to show that women are also able to penetrate the stigma of masculinity in the automotive industry. Through this campaign, IAMI provides encouragement and encouragement so that women are confident because they have potential and opportunities that are equal to men to work and develop.

This is also evidenced by the large number of female employees who are competent in the IAMI environment who occupy strategic roles in the automotive industry.

One of the inspirational figures in IAMI is Vonie Kurniawaty. This tough woman serves as PT IAMI's Division Head of Finance and IT. He proved that the automotive world that has been identical to men has also opened up a wide space for women to grow and contribute optimally.

With nearly two decades of experience in the automotive industry, Vonie showed that women can also achieve success through integrity, professionalism, and strong teamwork.

"The career in the industry, which is still predominantly dominated by men, certainly has its own challenges, especially regarding expectations and perceptions of women's ability to lead. For me, the best way to deal with it is to show consistent performance, focus on solutions, and build constructive communication. Trust is not just a matter of position, but is built from integrity and real results," explained Vonie.

He is also grateful to be able to join PT IAMI which fully supports the development of female employees. In this company, every individual male and female is encouraged to grow in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

"IAMI is building a work ecosystem that supports the growth of all employees, including women. Open leadership development, mentoring, and work culture programs make us feel comfortable conveying ideas, taking responsibility, and continuing to grow," he added.

Vonie also emphasized that professionalism in the world of work and the role of women in personal life can go hand in hand if managed properly. According to him, the main key is the ability to regulate priorities, maintain communication with family, and get support from the work environment.

"I believe women don't have to choose between family or career. Both can be lived together as long as there is a good support system and the right timing management capabilities," he concluded.