NAME : Suci Wulandari
COMPANY: PERI Indonesia
POSITION : Managing Director
LOCATION : Jakarta, Indonesia
Getting a job in the construction industry wasn’t easy when Suci Wulandari was first credited as a civil engineer 16 years ago. Job advertisements often stated “male applicants only”. It was a frustrating environment for women at the time, but at the end of 2005, she was given an opportunity to become a field engineer.
It marked the beginning of a buoyant career. Proving herself capable after several years in roles across different departments, she was given leadership positions that led her to becoming Managing Director at PERI Indonesia, a subsidiary of PERI Weissenhorn Germany, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of formwork and scaffolding.
“I was never ready, to be honest,” Suci admits. “I was never ready every time I took on a new challenge. I was always scared, but I think that’s how I grow. I learn by doing, pushing myself to do new things and then everything works out.”
When asked about her success in the industry as a female, Suci responds that it isn’t about gender; it’s about working hard to achieve your goals. “I’m grateful that I have a chance to do my best, and it’s all about the hard work,” she says. “In the end, you can’t let the opinions of others on gender limitations affect you. The greatest obstacle you must conquer is your own mindset. I always try to step out of my comfort zone and do scary things.
This story is from the July 2021 edition of The CEO Magazine Asia.
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