Wishnutama

Wishnutama
Born Wishnutama Kusubandio
(1976-05-04) 4 May 1976
Jayapura, Indonesia
Nationality Indonesia
Occupation CEO NET.
Years active 1994–present
Employer Indosiar (1994–2001)
Trans TV (2001–2012)
Trans 7 (2006–2008)
NET. (2013–present)
Known for NET. and Trans TV
Spouse(s) Gista Putri

Wishnutama Kusubandio (born 4 May 1976) is a co-founder and also CEO of NET. Mediatama Televisi, which was founded on 18 May 2013. Aside from managing a media company, he is also the owner of Par19 Bistro Terrace in Kemang, Jakarta.[1] In his leisure time, he has still managed to channel his love for music by forming a band called Soulful Corp. Not only that, he is also passionate about photography.[2]

Early life

Wishnutama was born in Jayapura, Indonesia on 4 May 1976. He spent his junior high at SMP Tarakanita 5 in Jakarta. After he graduated, he moved to Australia and went to Kooralbyn International School, Brisbane, Queensland.[3] He then continued studying at the Singapore International School. After finishing SIS, he joined the Military College of Vermont at Norwich University in United States of America.[4] Later on, he took a major in Liberal Arts at Mount Ida College and Communication at Emerson College, Boston, USA.[4] Although he went to the formal education, he also participated in the production course of television at Emerson College and GE Southeast Asia Executive Program at Crotonville, NY.[4]

Education

Training and Course

  • TV Production Course, Emerson College [4]
  • GE Southeast Asia Executive Program, Crotonville, New York, US [4]

Career

Wishnutama once took the part time job at New England Cable News. After he graduated from Emerson College, he got a job at WHDH7, an NBC affiliate in Boston.[4]

Later in 1994, he went back to Indonesia and worked as an On Air Promo Supervisor in the Programming Department, Indosiar (Emtek Group). A year later, he moved his role as a Production Assistant and continued to spread his wings as a News Executive Producer and Production Division. In 1999, he then became a Production Manager. During his stays in Indosiar, he had continually contributed to produce several outstanding programs such as Pesta Gebyar BCA, Patroli, Satu Jam Bersama, and Saksi [4]

In 2001, he decided to move to Trans TV as a Vice President of Production and in just two years, his career rose and he became an Operational Director. Afterwards, it only took a year until he was promoted as a Managing Director. In 2006, he was appointed as a President Director (CEO) at TV7 (which later on changed its name to Trans7). Two years later, he became a President Director (CEO) at Trans7 and Trans TV until he finally decided to quit in 2012. During his leading at Trans Corp (Trans7 and Trans TV), he had been managed to produce several programs such as Extravaganza, Dunia Lain, Termehek-Mehek, Opera Van Java, On The Spot, and Indonesia Mencari Bakat [4]

After he quit from Trans Corp, Wishnutama and Agus Lasmono have come to a decision to establish a brand new television station in Indonesia by creating a concept differed from other TV stations. They have a main vision to provide audience the programs that hold onto the creativity, inspiring, informative, and entertaining. A year later (26 May 2013), NET. is officially aired across nation.[5]

On 2 November 2017, Wishnutama officially became a Commissioner for Kumparan along with Budiono Darsono, Hugo Diba, Ine Yordenaya, Heru Tjatur, and Yusuf Arifin.[6]

Experience

  • Production Assistant, New England Cable News, US (1993) [6]
  • Assistant Director On Air Promotion, WHDH-TV, INC. A CBS Affiliate, US (1993–1994) [3]
  • On Air Promo Supervisor, Programming Department, Indosiar (1994–1995) [6]
  • Director Producer, Production Department, Indosiar (1995–1997) [6]
  • Executive Producer, Production Department, Indosiar (1997–1998) [4]
  • Chief of Non-Drama, Drama Production, and Executive Producer of News Department, Indosiar (1998–1999) [7]
  • Production Manager, Indosiar (1999–2001) [7]
  • Vice President of Production and Facility, PT. Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (Trans TV) (2001–2004) [3]
  • Director of Operational, PT. Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (Trans TV) (2004–2006) [4]
  • COO PT. Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (Trans TV) (2006–2008) [4]
  • CEO PT. Duta Visual Nusantara Tivi Tujuh (Trans 7) (2006–2008) [4]
  • CEO PT. Televisi Transformasi Indonesia (Trans TV) (2008–2012) [3]
  • CEO PT. Adranet (detik.com) (2011–2012) [4]
  • CEO PT. Net Mediatama Televisi (NET.) (2013–present) [5]
  • Advisory Board Members Asian Television Awards (2016–present)
  • Director Ceremonies and Events Asian Games 2018 (2016–present) [8]
  • Chairman of the Board ATVNI (Asosiasi Televisi Nasional Indonesia) (2017–present) [9]
  • Commissioner Kumparan.com (2017–present) [6]

Achievement

During nearly 20 years of work, he has won a lot of awards in Indonesia and around Asia. Among others were awards from the Asian Television Award and Panasonic Awards.[10] He has also been chosen as the Best CEO in Indonesia 2010 by SWA magazine.[7]

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.[11] A year later, he has also been listed in 500 Most Influential CEOs in the world according to the Richtopia, in which he was ranked 149th alongside with other CEOs such as Rupert Murdoch who ranked first, Richard Benson in the second place, and Hary Tanoe Soedibjo who also was ranked 168th.[10] Not only that, he was also awarded as The Best Chief Strategy Execution Officer in the category of Best Execution Leaders by (SPEx2) Award 2016.[12]

On 27 September 2017, Wishnutama received an award in Best Digital Talent category for the sub category of Digital Business Leader by Bubu Awards. Not only that, NET. CJ official website has also been listed as a nominee in Best Website category for the sub category News and Entertainment.[13] Recently, Wishnutama also got selected to receive an award from Ideafest 2017 x Samsung Galaxy Note8 for Indonesia's Influential Person in Creative Industry (October 2017).[14]

Awards

  • Best CEO by SWA Magazine in 2010 [7]
  • Indonesia Youngster Inc. by SWA Magazine [10]
  • Marketeer of the Year 2015, Indonesia Marketing Champion category: Broadcast ,TV, and Media [11]
  • The 500 Most Influential CEOs in The World by Richtopia.com 2015 [10]
  • The Best Chief Strategy Execution Officer Across All Industries by Tempo Media Group [12]
  • The Winner of 2016 Strategy-Into-Performance Execution Excellence (SPEX2) Awards [12]
  • Best Digital Talent – Digital Business Leader Bubu Awards 2017 Indosat Ooredoo IDByte
  • Indonesia's Influential Person in Creative Industry Awards (Television and Radio) IdeaFest 2017 [14]

Indonesian National Television Association (ATVNI)

Wishnutama is also listed as a Chairman of the Board of ATVNI (Asosiasi Televisi Nasional Indonesia), which has been officially launched on 10 September 2017. Three national television media; PT Cipta Megaswara Televisi (Kompas TV), PT Net Mediatama Televisi (Net), and PT Metropolitan Televisindo (RTV) signed the establishment of the Indonesian National Television Association (ATVNI). ATVNI aims to provide more open information that led to the birth of content that is not educational and can not be accounted for.

ATVNI is established by the deed number 59 dated 25 August 2017 and taking Edward Suharjo Wiryomartani as the notary. ATVNI has a main purpose to be independent as well as to provide the objective information to audiences and avoid the interests of SARA, pornography, and uphold the social, legal, and moral norms.

Beside Wishnutama, the committee also consists of Mochmad Riyanto as a General Secretary, Yonatan Stefanus Palulungan as a Treasurer, Satrio as a Supervisory Board, Charlie Kasim as a Vice President Supervisory, and Azuan Syahril as a Member of Supervisory Board.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Wishnutama". IMDb. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Wishnutama Photography".
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Wishnutama: Alhamdulillah, Semoga Makin Pacu Kreativitas". Obsession News. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "My Jakarta: Wishnutama, CEO of Trans TV | Jakarta Globe". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Net. — Televisi Masa Kini". www.netmedia.co.id. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "5 Fakta Wishnutama yang Perlu Kamu Ketahui". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Profil Lengkap Wishnutama Kusubandio Suami Gista Putri". Ketemulagi.com. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  8. ↑ "Hitung Mundur Pelaksanaan Asian Games 2018 Dimeriahkan Artis Internasioanal". Pikiran Rakyat. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  9. 1 2 Media, Kompas Cyber. "Tiga Stasiun Televisi Bentuk Asosiasi Televisi Nasional Indonesia - Kompas.com". KOMPAS.com. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Wishnutama Masuk Daftar 500 CEO Berpengaruh di Dunia | SWA.co.id". SWA.co.id. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  11. 1 2 developer, metrotvnews. "MarkPlus Beri Penghargaan IMC 2015 ke 18 Pemenang". metrotvnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  12. 1 2 3 "Pemenang Spex2 Award 2016". Tempo.co.
  13. ↑ Liputan6.com. "Ini Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Bubu Awards V.10 2017". liputan6.com. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  14. 1 2 "Ideafest dan Samsung Galaxy Note8 Berikan Penghargaan Untuk Insan Kreatif | Indonesia". Samsung id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  • "Asian TV Awards". Asian TV Awards.
  • "Panasonic Gobel Awards". Panasonic Gobel Awards.
  • "Idea Fest Indonesia". Idea Fest ID 2017.
  • "Richtopia". Richtopia.
  • "Bubu Awards". Bubu Awards.
  • "Wishnutama". Twitter.
  • "NET. CJ". NET. CJ.
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