William Lumentut Honored with Indonesia Best CEO Award 2024

William Lumentut, President Director of Bentoel Group, has been honored with the Indonesia Best CEO Award 2024, organized by SWA Media Group. This accolade recognizes leaders who have effectively implemented strategies and executed plans to drive sustainable business growth.

Leadership and Achievements

Under Lumentut's leadership, Bentoel Group has consistently achieved double-digit growth in sales and profitability over the past three years. This success is attributed to a steadfast commitment to sustainable strategies and innovation, even amidst external challenges such as regulatory changes and the prevalence of illegal cigarettes.

Focus on Human Resource Development

Beyond business performance, Lumentut emphasizes the importance of human resource development. Bentoel Group employs over 1,300 individuals, with a growing representation of women in managerial positions. The company has also invested in local talent by sending employees to various British American Tobacco (BAT) entities abroad, maintaining a stable employee turnover rate.

About Bentoel Group

Bentoel Group, established in 1930, is a leading tobacco company in Indonesia. It offers a range of machine-made kretek, hand-made kretek, and white cigarettes under brands such as Dunhill, Lucky Strike, and Tali Jagat. The company is a subsidiary of British American Tobacco.