On July 30, 2025, the Indonesian Business Council (IBC), in partnership with Bain & Company, convened an exclusive forum titled “Private Equity Lessons for Indonesian CEOs and Corporates” in Jakarta. The closed-door session brought together leading business leaders for a strategic dialogue on navigating the shifting global investment landscape.
In his opening remarks, IBC CEO Sofyan Djalil underscored the Council’s mission to foster cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange. He emphasized that private equity holds significant resilience, growing relevance, and vast potential in today’s dynamic market.
The session featured insights from Suvir Varma, Advisory Partner at Bain’s Global Private Equity Practice, and Soegeng Wibowo, Senior Partner and Country Head of Bain Indonesia. Discussions centered on the evolution of private equity, the rising importance of operational value creation, and the deployment of over $4 trillion in global dry powder.
Participants explored how Indonesian corporates can unlock new growth through private equity—via strategic exits, acquisitions, and partnerships. For IBC, the event highlights its commitment to equipping Indonesian business leaders with global perspectives and strengthening the country’s role in the future investment ecosystem.
