PT. KAI: BUSINESS & PEOPLE TRANSFORMATION – THE LEADERSHIP ROLE OF IGNASIUS JONAN

The key operation of PT. Kereta Api Indonesia is now more on the customer perspective such as better customer service, competitive price, on time schedule and safety. One of PT. Kereta Api Indonesia’s services is on how customer can buy their ticket faster and convenience. Currently, customer can buy their ticket through many channels of ticket distribution in mini markets, even 90 days before the D-day. People can now buy their ticket through a franchise store and also through online payment that allows customer to pay directly through the ATM. This services has resulted many achievements and awards in 2013 on various area, from marketing, GCG, IT and Jonan appointed as The Best CEO of State-Owned Enterprises. PT. KAI has change from an old perception into a brand new experience of a real customer oriented services. The main transformation element was the leadership role from Jonan during 2009-2014. He mostly touched the operational aspects which focus more on the customer satisfaction. The transformation of PT. Kereta Api Indonesia would be a very good example on how a company can have its own turnaround point and transformed to be a better and performed company with a strong leadership.