President of United in Diversity Amb. Tantowi Yahya currently serves as the President of United in Diversity and the President Commissioner of Kura Kura Bali, which currently build a sustainable and world-class integrated tourism hub (Cultural, Technological, Hospitality, Medical, Leisure, Marine and Educational) that upholds the Harmony of Tri Hita Karana and the Beauty of the Bali Landscape.
Previously he was an Ambassador of Indonesia to New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga, and appointed as Indonesian Roving Ambassador for the Asia Pacific. Besides being a businessman, he is an artist and lately also a politician where he previously served as member of parliament. He is also known as a TV presenter, Master of Ceremony, Music producer, country singer, and social worker. As a TV host, he hosted many programs including Who Wants To Be A millionaire and won 5 Panasonic Awards in 5 consecutive years. As a country singer, he represented Indonesia in the CMA Country Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. USA in 2006. As a social worker, he spear-headed Indonesian-American Friendship Association in 2004-2006 and 2006-2008.
Tantowi Yahya currently serves as the President of United in Diversity and the President Commissioner of Kura Kura Bali, which currently build a sustainable and world-class integrated tourism hub (Cultural, Technological, Hospitality, Medical, Leisure, Marine and Educational) that upholds the Harmony of Tri Hita Karana and the Beauty of the Bali Landscape.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Professional Career
2022 - Now President of United in Diversity
2022 - Now President Commissioner of Kura Kura Bali
1994 - 2009 Managing Director PT. Cipta Daya Prestasi
1992-1994 Corporate Secretary BASF Group in Indonesia
1987 - 1994 Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager PT BASF Indonesia
1984 - 1987 Account Sales Executive Jakarta Hilton International Hotel
1983 - 1984 Receptionist Borobudur Intercontinental Hotel Jakarta.
Diplomatic Career
2020 - Now Roving Ambassador to the Pacific Region
2017 - 2021 Ambassador of Indonesia to New Zealand
Political Career
2014 - 2017 Member of Parliament Electorate: Jakarta
2009 - 2014 Member of Parliament Electorate: Sumatera