Pongky Puranto

Pongky Puranto has extensive experience in marketing and brand management, primarily with PT. Gudang Garam Tbk since March 2009, where roles include Deputy Officer of Marketing Activation/Deputy CMO, General Manager of Gudang Garam Group Brand, and Senior Brand Manager of Surya 16, managing the flagship cigarette brand. Previous positions include Senior Brand Manager and Brand Manager at PT Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia, and various brand management roles at PT. Kimberly Lever Indonesia, PT. Sara Lee Indonesia, and PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. Pongky's career began in client accounting at Arthur Andersen in the USA. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in International Marketing from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from San Diego State University.