GM Marketing & Business Development; Senior Anchor, Media Executive, Writer
Indonesia
- Current
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- Senior Anchor & Journalist, Head of Marketing & Biz Devpt. at Metro TV
- Past
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- Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Astaga.com
- Anchor, Executive Producer, Deputy News Director at RCTI
- Education
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- School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
- University of Sussex
- Connections
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500+
connections
- Industry
- Broadcast Media
- Websites
Desi Anwar’s Summary
Currently GM Marketing and Business Development and heading Media Services Dept. producing TV Talkshows, advertorials, TV ads and creative placement for clients. Responsible for Metro TV's overall business strategy and generating marketing tools, networking, strategic partnership and developing new revenue streams for Metro TV and leading a team of 50 members.
Also a Senior Anchor/Journalist and Talk Show host with main focus on Economic issues, MDGs and CSR as well as international affairs.
Have been in the Media and Broadcast Industry since 1990 starting with RCTI (Indonesia's first independent TV) as Reporter, Anchor and Executive Producer; co-founder of Astaga.com before joining Metro TV as Consultant and trainer when the station first aired in 2000. I hosted a weekly talkshow on economic issues 'Economic Challenges' with Desi Anwar', now 'MDGs Insight' talkshow.
Also a regular columnist/writer for English publications Tempo English and The Jakarta Globe.
I conduct Media Relations training and PR/Corporate Communications training on demand.
I'm also a keen photographer and amateur sculptor who has exhibited her works and published a book of photography and writings on my travels called 'A Romantic Journey.'
I moderate and present at seminars and conferences on a regular basis.
Desi Anwar’s Specialties:
Media Training and Media Relations Training
Communication and public speaking
Journalism Training
English language Training
Desi Anwar’s Experience
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Senior Anchor & Journalist, Head of Marketing & Biz Devpt.
Metro TV
(Broadcast Media industry)
August 2000 — Present (10 years 2 months)
Indonesia's first News and Information Channel focusing on quality alternative entertainment programmes, documentaries, current affairs talk shows, health, business and finance programmes.
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Co-Founder and Executive Producer
Astaga.com
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
August 1999 — August 2000 (1 year 1 month)
Indonesia's pioneering dotcom company with a catchy name that still survives up to now.
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Anchor, Executive Producer, Deputy News Director
RCTI
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
August 1990 — August 1999 (9 years 1 month)
Indonesia's first commercial TV Channel that grew to be the biggest and most influential and currently still the most profitable. I was one of the founders of the News Room and pioneered as News Presenter and TV Reporter. We created an autonomous Newsroom and sub company called PT Seputar Indonesia after the prime time evening news programme 'Seputar Indonesia'.
Desi Anwar’s Education
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School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
MA , Indonesian & Malay Studies , 1987 — 1989
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University of Sussex
BA , French, European Studies , 1982 — 1986
Additional Information
Desi Anwar’s Websites:
Desi Anwar’s Interests:
Have own online magazine The Daily Avocado (http://www.dailyavocado.net). Writing articles and columns for Jakarta Globe, The Jakarta Post and Tempo English, Corporate Media Training, Reading, Travelling, Photography, Internet Surfing, Skiing, New Age, Healthy Eating, Swimming, Blogging, New Technology
Desi Anwar’s Groups:
Indonesia Global Compact Network, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce for Britain and West Europe, The Photography Network
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Alumni Network - University of Sussex -
Indonesia Global Network -
School of Oriental and African Studies, Current Students and Alumni
Desi Anwar’s Honors:
Panasonic Awards - Best News Presenter
Asian Television Awards - Nominated for Best News Presenter
Desi Anwar’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
