Wishnutama

Wishnutama Kusubandio (born 4 May 1970) is a former Indonesian journalist and businessman. He was co-founder and CEO of NET. Mediatama Television and NET. Visi Media Asia, from founding on 18 May 2013 until his resignation on 22 October 2019. He served as Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy under Joko Widodo between 23 October 2019 and 22 December 2020. His deputy minister before being called off was Angela Tanoesoedibjo.

Early life and education Wishnutama was born in Jayapura, Indonesia on 4 May 1970. He spent his junior high at SMP Tarakanita 5 in Jakarta. After finishing ISS, he joined the Military College of Vermont at Norwich University in the United States of America. On 2 November 2017, Wishnutama officially became a Commissioner for Kumparan along with Budiono Darsono, Hugo Diba, Ine Yordenaya, Heru Tjatur, and Yusuf Arifin. He was appointed as the creative director of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Asian Games 2018.

On 23 October 2019, Wishnutama was elected as minister of tourism and creative economy by Joko Widodo. He was replaced by Sandiaga Uno on 22 December 2020.

Experiences

Production assistant New England Cable News, Massachusetts, USA (1993) Assistant director on-air promotion WHDH, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (1994) On-air promo supervisor, Programming Dept. Indosiar (1994–1995) Producer and director, Production Dept, Indosiar (1995–1997) Executive producer, Indosiar (1997–1998) Section head Production Dept, Indosiar (1998–1999) Production Manager, Indosiar (1999–2001) Production and Facilities Division head, PT Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (2001–2012) Director of operation (COO), PT Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (2004–2005) Vice president director, PT Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (2005–2008) President director (CEO), PT Duta Visual Nusantara Tivi Tujuh (TRANS7) (2006–2008) Director of production, PT Duta Visual Nusantara Tivi Tujuh (TRANS7) (2006–2012) President director (CEO), PT Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (TRANS TV) (2008–2012) Director PT Agranet (Detik.com) (2011–2012) President director (CEO) PT Net Mediatama Televisi (2013–2019) Advisory board members Asian Television Awards (2016–present) Creative director, opening and closing ceremonies Asian Games 2018 (2016–2018) Chairman ATVNI (National Television Association Indonesia) (2017–2019) Commissioner Kumparan.com (2017–2019) Commissioner Tokopedia (2019, 2021–present) National Scout Advisory Board (2018–2023) Chairman PT Net Mediatama Televisi (2019) Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia (2019–2020) President commissioner PT Telekomunikasi Seluler (Telkomsel) (2021–2025) Commissioner PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo) (2022–present)

During nearly 20 years of work, he has won several awards, including the Asian Television Award and Panasonic Awards. He was chosen as the Best CEO in Indonesia 2010 by SWA magazine.

In 2015, Wishnutama received an award of Indonesia Marketing Champion 2015 for the Broadcast, TV Pay & Media Sector by MarkPlus Conference. This award is given to 18 people who excel in 18 industrial sectors. A year later, he was ranked 149th in the 500 Most Influential CEOs in the world according to Richtopia.com.

On 27 September 2017, Wishnutama received an award in Best Digital Talent category for the sub category of Digital Business Leader by Bubu Awards. NET. CJ's official website was listed as a nominee in Best Website category for the sub category News and Entertainment. He was selected to receive an award from Ideafest 2017 x Samsung Galaxy Note8 for Indonesia's Influential Person in Creative Industry (October 2017).

Awards

Indonesia Youngster Inc. by SWA Magazine

Personal life On 20 September 2015, he married actress and presenter Gista Putri. In his leisure time, he formed a band called Soulful Corp. He is also passionate about photography.