Rajawali Budi Hartono Biography

 As of my last update in September 2021, R. Budi Hartono is a prominent Indonesian businessman. Here is a brief biography based on the available information up to that point:

R. Budi Hartono, whose full name is Rajawali Budi Hartono, was born on April 1940 in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is best known as the co-founder and one of the wealthiest individuals in Indonesia. Along with his brother Michael Bambang Hartono, he built a vast business empire.

The Hartono brothers are the owners of Djarum Group, a conglomerate that began as a small clove cigarette (kretek) business but expanded into various industries. Djarum Group is renowned for its tobacco and cigarette production, with popular brands like Djarum Super, LA Lights, and Djarum Black.

Under R. Budi Hartono's leadership, the Djarum Group diversified its holdings, investing in banking, real estate, telecommunications, and other sectors. They have interests in Bank Central Asia (BCA), one of the largest banks in Indonesia, and also control the property development company PT Djarum.

Throughout his career, R. Budi Hartono has amassed significant wealth and has been consistently ranked among the richest individuals in Indonesia and the world. His business acumen, along with his brother's, has contributed to the success and growth of the Djarum Group.

It's important to note that since my information only goes up to September 2021, there might have been further developments in R. Budi Hartono's life or career beyond that date. Therefore, for the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking more recent sources.