VINANSIA.COM - Wings Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Indonesia, was founded by two influential business figures, Johannes Ferdinand Katuari and Harjo Sutanto. Here is a brief profile of both founders:

1. Johannes Ferdinand Katuari

- Born: Surabaya, 1919

- Foundation: Together with Harjo Sutanto, Johannes established a soap production factory at Jl. Kalisosok Kidul No. 2, Surabaya in 1948.

- Innovation: He innovated by producing bar soap for washing clothes, which quickly became popular in the market.

- Expansion: Besides soap, Wings Group also produces toiletries such as shampoos, toothpastes, and baby care products.

2. Harjo Sutanto

- Born: Tulungagung, 1926
- Foundation: Alongside Johannes Ferdinand Katuari, Harjo co-founded the soap factory in Surabaya in 1948.

- Work Ethic: Known for his hard work and consistency in marketing their homemade soap, which eventually led to the growth of Wings Group.

- Expansion: Harjo also established PT Cipta Segar Harum in 1981, which later became PT Lion Wings.

-Wealth: In 2020, Harjo was listed among the 50 richest people in Indonesia by Forbes, with a net worth of USD 530 million, equivalent to IDR 7.84 trillion.

Development of Wings Group

Wings Group was originally named Fa Wings and initially only produced bar soap. However, through hard work and innovation, the company expanded into a market leader in household needs, consumer goods, and health products. The company has also entered various other business sectors, including real estate, finance, and construction materials.

Second Generation

After the passing of the original founders, the second generation of the Katuari and Sutanto families continued to strengthen and expand the Wings Group. Eddy William Katuari, the son of Johannes Ferdinand Katuari, is a key figure in Wings Group and has broadened the business into several sectors, including real estate, plantations, oleo chemicals, and ceramics.

Thus, the profiles of the founders of Wings Group demonstrate that both figures shared a vision of growing their business like a pair of wings soaring to the sky, symbolizing the cooperation and success of Wings Group.