Mirtha Sukanto
About Mirtha Sukanto
Mirtha Sukanto is a finance and legal team leader at Buku Warung, where she has worked since 2021. With over 18 years of experience in the FMCG and automotive sectors, she has held key positions in various companies, including PT Hero Supermarket and Volvo Group.
Work at BukuWarung
Mirtha Sukanto currently serves as the leader of the Finance and Legal Team at BukuWarung, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on building the digital infrastructure for 60 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Her contributions have been significant in facilitating BukuWarung's growth as a Series A company, which has successfully secured approximately $80 million in funding from prominent venture capitalists. This role aligns with her extensive experience in finance and business transformation.
Previous Experience in Finance and Audit
Before joining BukuWarung, Mirtha Sukanto held several key positions in finance and auditing. She worked at PT Hero Supermarket Tbk as the Group Controlling Director from 2012 to 2017, where she was responsible for business planning in the Greater Jakarta Area. Prior to that, she served as the Head of Internal Audit at Hotel Mulia Senayan from 2009 to 2012. Her career began at Ernst & Young, where she worked as a Senior Auditor from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she was the CFO and Finance & Shared Service Director at Volvo Group from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Mirtha Sukanto holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD, which she completed between 2019 and 2021. Her educational background complements her extensive professional experience, which spans over 18 years primarily in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and automotive industries. She possesses a strong track record in managing profit and loss (P&L) for multinational companies and is recognized for her expertise in business transformation and turnaround strategies.
Leadership Skills
Mirtha Sukanto is recognized as a hands-on leader with the capability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Her leadership style emphasizes practical engagement and effective management of complex financial operations. This skill set has been instrumental in her roles across various organizations, enabling her to drive significant improvements and contribute to the strategic direction of the companies she has worked with.