President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja Wins the Best CEO 2019

Jakarta, 4 December 2019 – The President Director of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), Mr. Jahja Setiaatmadja was awarded The Best CEO from CNBC. The award recognizes remarkable company leaders, who through vision and innovation induce positive growth in the company they lead and develop in the midst of global economic uncertainty. 

President Director of Jahja Setiaatmadja received the Best CEO 2019 award directly from the Commissioner of Trans Media Ishadi S.K at the CNBC Indonesia Award 2019. Also attending the award was Director of BCA Santoso, Director of BCA Vera Eve Lim, Executive Vice President Secretariat & Corporate Communication of BCA Hera F Haryn in Jakarta, Wednesday (04/12). 

On the occasion, on behalf of the management of BCA, Jahja expressed his gratitude to CNBC and all party involved for the Best CEO 2019 award. 

“The current digital revolution brings various inevitable challenges and competition that many industries have to deal with, including the banking industry. To overcome this, the entire family of BCA is trying to achieve a common vision, which is to maintain solid performance through integrated banking services and products with digital technology. We will continue to develop innovations by observing market opportunities and learning processes that are in line with dynamic customer needs,” added jahja. 

As is known, in an effort to prioritize excellent service to customers, BCA has carried out a number of digital transformations, starting from non-cash payment tools, such as Flazz BCA, Sakuku, and other features including QRku, OneKlik BCA, BCA Keyboard, and Opening Account Online, and the latest application Wealth Management (WELMA) to help customers with investments and insurance services. To connect with BCA via Halo BCA, BCA has also provided ease through chat applications, including VIRA BCA, BCA Webchat, and BCA Whatsapp.

The CNBC Indonesia Award 2019 is an event that recognizes performance of economic and business actors throughout 2019. This award is not only given to corporations or business entities, but also inspiring individuals in leading their companies. This year, the CNBC Indonesia Award 2019 taking the theme of "Welcoming the Rising Indonesia 2020”. The award nominations include the Best CEO, the Best Corporate, the Best Public Company, the Best Corporate Strategy, Lifetime Achievement and other categories. For his dedication, consistency, and innovation working at BCA up to today, President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja was awarded with The Best CEO 2019. 

“The award has certainly become a source of motivation for me and the BCA family all across Indonesia to continue to innovate. In today’s era of technological disruption, innovation is an asset that becomes main capital for reliable banking products and services. By prioritizing prudent principles and appropriate strategies in optimizing corporate governance, BCA is confident in overcoming challenges and digitalization opportunities by maintaining positive financial performance,” Jahja concluded.

The Best CEO 2019 – President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja (right) received the Best CEO 2019, which was submitted directly by Commissioner of Trans Media Ishadi S.K (left) at the CNBC Indonesia Award 2019 in Jakarta, Wednesday (04/12). The award recognizes remarkable company leaders, who through vision and innovation induce positive growth in the company they lead. For his dedication, consistency, and innovation working at BCA up to today, President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja was awarded with the Best CEO 2019.