Currently renowned as the Chief Executive Officer of the Sugar Group Companies, Gunawan Jusuf leads a collective of individual companies that cultivate and refine sugar products. His role involves managing a diverse array of employees and corporate cultures to ensure the overall profitability of the organization. This includes overseeing multiple plantations, refineries, and numerous offices throughout Indonesia. Despite the complexity of these operations, Jusuf’s leadership has resulted in significant growth for many products, most notably Gulaku, a refined sugar brand that has become a household name across Indonesia.
In early 2016, Gunawan Jusuf published Blue Gold, a book that explores the global water crisis, emphasizing water’s scarcity and its immense value as the world’s most critical resource. With his extensive business experience, Jusuf understands the crucial importance of natural resources and the risks associated with their depletion.