Bambang Hary Iswanto 'Hary' Tanoesoedibjo is an Indonesian businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Chairman of MNC Group (PT MNC Investama Tbk), a massive, diversified conglomerate spanning media, financial services, and real estate. Born in Surabaya, East Java, in 1965, his career is deeply entangled with the political and economic landscape of Indonesia.

Tanoesoedibjo received an education in North America: he earned a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Carleton University in Canada (1988) and an MBA from the University of Ottawa (1989). This financial training prepared him for high-stakes corporate acquisitions and media consolidation in Indonesia.

Hary Tanoesoedibjo's strategic genius was his early focus on media and broadcasting. He founded PT MNC Investama Tbk and quickly consolidated media assets, including PT Global Mediacom Tbk (where he served as President Director since 2002) and RCTI. MNC Group became Indonesia's largest and most influential media giant, controlling numerous television networks (e.g., RCTI) and pay-TV services.

He aggressively diversified into real estate (MNC Land Tbk) and financial services (MNC Kapital). His political career has been highly visible: he joined and quit several political parties (Nasdem, Hanura) before founding his own party, Partai Perindo, in 2015. His real estate assets include major, high-profile projects, such as the development of the first Trump golf course in Jakarta (opened in March 2025). His wealth is tied to the long-term, stable profitability of his media, real estate, and financial services empire.

Hary Tanoesoedibjo's social impact is structural, stemming from MNC Group's role as Indonesia's largest media giant, profoundly influencing national information and communication. His companies provide thousands of stable jobs in media, finance, and construction.

His political career and founding of a political party reflect his commitment to civic engagement and national policy. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives (including his role as Chairman of the Indonesia Futsal Federation - FFI).

Hary Tanoesoedibjo maintains the highly professional, composed style of a media and political executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic is one of serious authority, reflecting his command over a massive conglomerate and his high-profile political ambition.

Residing in Jakarta, Indonesia, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to media consolidation, political influence, and real estate development.