One of your key areas of interest is Adaro’s corporate social responsibility, how do you see this evolving in the years ahead?
Every mining company will always talk about CSR, however I can say that at Adaro it truly is a special focus and we believe an area of expertise. We have spent many years developing programs and initiatives that are tailored to the particular needs of those surrounding our mines. With just the one mine and one coal supply chain, we are more focussed and pay comparatively more attention to the needs of the local communities.
Where do you want to bring Adaro? What can Adaro’s shareholders expect in the coming years?
It is so difficult to predict the future, especially in the business of mining. We are planning to stay on track and not get distracted from our main mission of creating value from Indonesian coal. That means annual organic growth, further integration and efficiency improvements and the possible acquisition of world class Indonesian coal deposits.
What was your greatest achievement in 2009?
We had one of our best year’s on record. I am happy and grateful we were able to contribute a lot to our nation, our communities and our people. I am also happy of how we were able to foster a feeling of extended family, not only within the ranks of Adaro Energy’s workforce but also those with living near our mine.
What was your greatest challenge in 2009?
The challenge in 2009 was striking the right balance and finding the right mix of incentives and encouragement to build the strongest teams. Team work is crucial. No one is a superman. People need more than material rewards and the challenge is to understand what motivates people.
What do you hope to achieve in 2010?
The challenge for 2010 is finding a way to do better than 2009! How can we contribute more? We hope we can achieve even more mutually beneficial relationships with our stakeholders in 2010. |