Angela H. Tanoesoedibjo
MCom 2010
Angela is a graduate of the 91É«Ç鯬 Business School, where she completed a Master of Commerce, majoring in finance.
Angela is currently serving as Co-CEO of MNC Group, leading digital transformation across media, content, and technology.
What was a key highlight/memory of your time studying at 91É«Ç鯬?
What I remember most about 91É«Ç鯬 is how it pushed me gently, just far enough out of my comfort zone without losing the sense that I belonged.
I was quite introverted, and adjusting to a new environment wasn’t immediate. But I learned that it was okay to take my time, and that the quiet moments were often where the real growth happened.
Being around people from different cultures taught me to see the world more openly. Sydney itself helped, a city that’s laid-back and forward-thinking at once, giving me space to reflect while keeping me inspired.
That balance of independence and openness shaped how I approach leadership today: stay grounded, keep learning, and never stop growing.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don’t worry too much about having it all figured out. Most people don’t, and that’s completely normal.
A degree doesn’t lock you into one path. It gives you a foundation. What matters more is how you show up along the way.
Do things well. Be curious. Stay disciplined. Take responsibility for what’s in front of you and finish what you start, especially when it gets difficult. Those habits compound over time in ways a single plan never could.
In a world that keeps changing, your ability to adapt and keep going will always matter more than having the perfect roadmap.
And don’t wait until you feel fearless before you act. Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s taking the next step anyway.
Clarity comes as you move forward, not before.
How did studying abroad shape your personal or professional growth?
Studying abroad was the first time I stepped fully out of my comfort zone, and it left a lasting mark.
Living away from home builds a kind of independence you can’t shortcut. You learn to manage your time, motivate yourself, and own your choices. At the same time, being in a genuinely diverse environment opened my perspective in ways a classroom alone never could.
It was also a period of self-discovery. You learn how you respond to challenges, what you value, and how you grow when things aren’t comfortable.
Professionally, those lessons stayed with me. I lead differently because of that time, more grounded, more willing to listen, more comfortable with uncertainty.
Studying abroad wasn’t just about education. It was about building the confidence to navigate the unknown and coming out the other side more sure of who you are.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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