Most of the decisions that shape everyday life in Indonesia are made at the local level.
Regents, mayors, and governors are not abstract figures. They are decision-makers who work closest to the realities of society— managing territories, people, resources, and expectations.
THE LEADERS exists to document that leadership as it truly is: reflective, responsible, and consequential. Not as a platform for image-building, but as an authoritative editorial space with integrity and depth.
Editorial Position
- Name
- THE LEADERS
- Tagline
- Those Who Lead
- Character
- Quiet power — calm, precise, authoritative
- Approach
- Leadership-driven storytelling
- Narrative Focus
- Decisions, values, and impact
- Language
- English
- Platform
- Print, Website, and Digital Activation
Vision
To become a world-class leadership platform from Indonesia, documenting ideas, decisions, and real-world impact that shape society and the nation’s future.
Mission
- Present authentic, reflective, and impactful leadership stories.
- Highlight best practices in governance, innovation, and public policy.
- Bridge Indonesian leadership narratives with national and global audiences.
- To recognize regional leaders for their performance in demonstrating integrity-driven leadership, impactful public policies, and strategic contributions to regional development and national resilience.
Our Team
THE LEADERS is driven by a multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in public policy, economics, media, and institutional development. Our guiding principle is editorial integrity.
Dr. Dadang Solihin, SE., MA.
Publisher
Taru J. Wisnu, SE.
Editor-in-Chief
Ayub Laksono, Ir., MA.
Director of Operations
Sandra Ariyanti, S.Sos., CFP., QWP., QFE., NLP
Director of Marketing & Finance
Andini Harsono, SH.
Business Director
Yasmin Luthfi, Ir., MA.
Director of Business DevelopmentPartnership & Publication
THE LEADERS welcomes strategic partnerships with institutions, regional governments, state-owned enterprises, and private organizations committed to leadership and meaningful impact.
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