He is Adnan Ganto. Adnan was born in one of the remote villages in Aceh, in Buloh Blang Ara, Kuta Makmur Sub-district, North Aceh on February 4, 1947.
It was not easy for little Adnan to educate. Understandably, his father Hasan Basri Ganto, just a People's Security Army (TKR) embryo of the TNI to retire the rank of corporal.
In the midst of his limitations, he completed basic education at the Kareung Islamic Children's School (SRI), North Aceh District.
From the old school, he crawled up the streets of the Netherlands. He then worked at the Dutch Amro Bank and is currently listed as a commissioner at the Morgan Bank of the United States.
"Imagine any child Buloh Blang Ara could become a commissioner in the world investment bank. This bank is one of the banks that regulate the monetary system of the world, "said Unimal Rector, Prof. Apridar in the biopic book review" Difficult Decision Adnan Ganto ".
Adnan bowed. He imagined his past life. How difficult is it to take a train from Lhokseumawe to Langsa City to finish high school education (SMA).
This white-haired man is also known to be close to President Soeharto and his ministers. Uniquely, although the regime changed, Adnan remained close to the government.
In fact, he served as economic adviser to the seven ministers of defense of the Republic of Indonesia until now. The 230-page book was written by Jakarta journalist duo Nezar Patria and Rusdi Mathari.
The book, continued Apridar, was able to illustrate the details of the life of a village boy who later became a banker in an international bank.
"This activity is a series of dies of 16th Unlimited natalies. Hopefully this can be an inspiration for the younger generation of Aceh. That success is not enough in the fantasy, it takes implementation and hard work, "he said.
Nezar Patria said it took two years for him to write the book. He also visited seven countries where Adnan worked as a manager, director, and commissioner of Morgan Bank.
Meanwhile, Adnan Ganto mentioned, the key to success is discipline, focus, and integrity. "The last key to success is the opportunity," he said.
He hopes the young generation of Aceh can work hard and realize his ideals. "Most important when successful do not forget to build a hometown," he concluded.
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