Here is a detailed overview of the Hartono Family, owners of the Djarum Group, one of Indonesia’s most powerful and wealthy business dynasties.
🌳 Hartono Family Tree – Djarum Group
🧓 Oei Wie Gwan (Founder)
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Chinese-Indonesian entrepreneur
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Bought a small kretek (clove cigarette) company in Kudus, Central Java in 1951 and renamed it Djarum
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Built it into a major national cigarette brand
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Passed away in 1963, leaving the company to his sons
👨👦 Sons of Oei Wie Gwan
1. Michael Bambang Hartono (Budi Hartono)
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Born: 1939
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Indonesia’s richest man (often rotates with his brother)
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Low-profile but powerful
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Also known for competing in bridge at the Asian Games
2. Robert Budi Hartono
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Born: 1940
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Also among the top 2 richest Indonesians, alongside his brother
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Public face of the Djarum empire in many circles
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Co-runs family businesses with his brother
🏅 Both brothers are known collectively as the “Hartono Brothers” and have consistently topped Forbes’ list of richest Indonesians for over a decade.
👨👩👦👦 Next Generation (Successors)
While the Hartono brothers are extremely private, some younger family members are believed to be increasingly involved in management, especially in banking, property, and tech investments. However, names and positions are not widely publicized.
Rumored successors and key figures (not fully confirmed):
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Possible children or nephews managing parts of Djarum Foundation, e-commerce ventures, or property arms
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Family maintains a low media profile, avoiding political controversy and personal exposure
🧑💼 The Hartono Family – Djarum Group
🧓 Founder: Oei Wie Gwan
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A Chinese-Indonesian businessman from Kudus, Central Java
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Purchased a small local cigarette company in 1951 and renamed it Djarum
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Built it into a kretek (clove cigarette) empire
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After his death in 1963, his sons Budi and Michael Hartono took over the business
👥 Hartono Brothers: Robert Budi Hartono & Michael Bambang Hartono
🧔 Robert Budi Hartono
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Born: 1940
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Public face of the family’s business empire
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Strategic investor and key figure in banking, retail, and tech sectors
👨 Michael Bambang Hartono
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Born: 1939
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Known for his passion in sports (particularly bridge) and the arts
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Represented Indonesia in Asian Games 2018, winning a bronze medal in bridge
🏆 Wealth & Recognition
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Consistently ranked as Indonesia’s richest individuals (often #1 and #2) by Forbes
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Net worth (combined): Over US$40 billion
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Known for silent, disciplined wealth-building and avoiding politics
🏢 Djarum Group Empire
🔹 Tobacco
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Djarum – One of Indonesia’s top clove cigarette brands
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Produces brands like Djarum Super, L.A. Lights, and Djarum Black
🔹 Banking
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Bank Central Asia (BCA) – Indonesia’s largest private bank
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Acquired post-Asian financial crisis (2002) and turned into a tech-savvy retail bank
🔹 Consumer Electronics
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Polytron – Indonesian electronics and appliance brand
🔹 Retail & Real Estate
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Grand Indonesia – Luxury shopping mall and mixed-use development in Jakarta
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Djarum Super Soccer, Kaskus investments, and other retail assets
🔹 Tech & E-Commerce
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Blibli.com – One of Indonesia’s leading e-commerce platforms
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Investments via GDP Venture in:
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Gojek
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Tokopedia
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Kaskus
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Lazada (early stage)
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🧬 Values & Strategy
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Privacy-focused: Rarely seen in public or media
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Avoid political entanglement despite vast influence
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Invest long-term in strategic sectors: finance, retail, infrastructure, tech
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Strong belief in education, arts, and youth development
🎓 Philanthropy: Djarum Foundation
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Supports:
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Education (scholarships, training)
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Sports (notably badminton through PB Djarum)
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Arts & culture
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Environmental programs
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🧬 Family Legacy
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Ethnic Chinese-Indonesian, originally surnamed Oei
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Changed to Hartono to assimilate during the Suharto-era restrictions
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Known for a blend of traditional values and modern business strategy
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Famous for being media-shy, avoiding politics, and focusing on long-term corporate growth
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