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Himel has established itself as a leading manufacturer and supplier of value-engineered electrical products ranging from Low Voltage Power Distribution to Home Electric. The brand has a strong global presence in over 57 countries, providing high-quality and reliable products. With an unwavering commitment to meeting the evolving demands of fast-developing countries like Indonesia, Himel continues to extend safe access to electricity to masses.

Herry Tjhin, the Country Manager of Himel Indonesia, is a renowned figure in the electrical industry of Indonesia. His extensive experience and expertise in IT solutions, surveillance systems, and ERP architecture have made a significant impact on the industry. As the Country Manager, Herry oversees all business operations and plays a critical role in managing relationships with distributors, partners, and end-users. His contributions have been instrumental in achieving Himel's recognition and success in Indonesia.

Briefly share your professional background and experiences?

I hold a degree in Information Technology from BINUS University and have gained diverse professional experiences over the course of my career.

Currently, I serve as the Country Manager at HIMEL, an award-winning global brand of electrical products. Here, I am responsible for overseeing business operations and managing relationships with distributors, partners, and end-user customers.

I have extensive experience in sales and management roles. As Country Manager at Hanwha Techwin, I developed the business, managed the team, and implemented strategic plans. I also worked as a Project Sales Manager at Dahua Technology, and as Country Sales Manager at Samsung Techwin (MCI), portfolio. Additionally, I have worked in various IT-related roles, including Presales Consultant, IT Supervisor, and Software Consultant & System Architect.

My breadth and depth of experience across industries, roles and functions has enabled me to lead cross-functional teams. It is only through insight and wisdom acquired in the broader context I could apply different perspectives to solve business problems.

How has been your path to success and what is your success mantra?

My success story is rooted in learning from each other and achieving goals together based on a shared purpose. In fact, this is what has charted my path through market complexities and disruptive megatrends.

I think cornerstone of my success is collective success approach. By embedding this goal in my team, projects and roles, I have been able to realize a tangible business impact. We all win together. If we lose, it is not a person, it is for whole team. I also take failures as learning opportunities.

During my tenure at Himel, I have driven substantial business growth, a positive trajectory of 60 percent, and numerous awards. Strategic recognitions, such as winning the Brand Choice Award 2022, Brand Choice Award 2023, Top Innovation Choice Award 2023, along with successful offline and online marketing initiatives are some of the highlights in my current role.

Define Himel Indonesia as an organization and its current position in the market?

Himel Indonesia is an award-winning manufacturer and supplier of electric products, renowned for its reliable offerings in Low Voltage Power Distribution, Final Distribution, Power Management, Motor Control and Protection, Industrial Components, and Home Electric solutions. With a strong presence in over 57 countries, Himel has established itself as a leader in providing value-engineered electric products for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The brand’s consistent focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has earned it numerous accolades and awards. With its extensive product portfolio and a global network of partners, Himel continues to set new benchmarks in the electric products industry, strengthening its reputation as a market leader in Indonesia.

Herry Tjhin, Country Manager Indonesia, Himel Indonesia

With a degree in Information Technology, Herry brings rich expertise in IT solutions, surveillance systems, and ERP architecture to his influential role at Himel Indonesia. His success story is marked by synchronized goal achievement, fostering team and customer happiness, and driving strategic business growth.