Erajaya Swasembada Tbk. (ERAA), a leading mobile communications retailer in Indonesia, has announced a major leadership transition following the resignation of its founder, Ardy Hady Wijaya, along with two other directors. The company disclosed this development in a public statement on January 31, 2025, confirming that it had received formal resignation letters from Ardy Hady Wijaya, who served as President Commissioner, as well as directors Elly, Mitchella Ardy Hady Wijaya, and Keith Ardy Hady Wijaya.

The resignations were submitted due to personal reasons and will be finalized during the company's General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPS), scheduled for February 24, 2025.

The Legacy of Ardy Hady Wijaya

Ardy Hady Wijaya played a crucial role in building Erajaya into one of Indonesia’s leading mobile phone and accessory distribution companies. Together with his brother-in-law, Budiarto Halim, he founded Erajaya Group in 1992. Initially, the company focused on selling Motorola, Siemens, and Sony mobile phones through PT Elektrindo Nusantara. Over the years, Erajaya evolved into a key distributor and retailer of telecommunications devices, including smartphones, tablets, SIM cards, prepaid vouchers, IoT devices, and Google Play Cards.

Ardy, a graduate of SMA Tarakanita 2 Pluit, Jakarta, first assumed the role of President Commissioner at Erajaya in 1998. His leadership was reaffirmed through the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 23, 2022. Beyond Erajaya, he has held commissioner positions in multiple subsidiaries, including PT Teletama Artha Mandiri, PT Nusa Abadi Sukses Artha, PT Multi Media Seluler, and PT Data Media Telekomunikasi.

A Heartfelt Farewell

During a farewell and appreciation event on February 7, 2025, Ardy reflected on his 32-year journey in building Erajaya. In an emotional speech shared by his wife, Justiana Halim, he recalled starting the business with a small team of fewer than ten people.

“My dream was simple—not just to support my family but to create something that could sustain many people. Thanks to the dedication, trust, and unwavering commitment of everyone here, that dream has grown beyond what I ever imagined,” Ardy stated.

He also entrusted the company’s future to Erajaya’s employees and Alex Kusuma Halim, who will oversee a workforce of more than 20,000 people. “Take care of Erajaya with all your heart,” he concluded.

What’s Next for Erajaya?

The company’s upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders on February 24, 2025, will determine the next steps in filling the leadership positions left vacant by these resignations. As one of Indonesia’s most influential tech retail businesses, the industry will closely watch how Erajaya navigates this transition while maintaining its market dominance.

SOURCE: BISNIS | PHOTO: ANTARA

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