At Grha Sabha Pramana, Tri Andayani reminisced and imagined her graduation 25 years ago. She graduated from the UGM Master of Management Program in 1992.
Returning to the same building on Tuesday, Jul. 23, 2024, in a different atmosphere, she presented as the President-Director of PT Pelni. She shared her experiences with 991 graduates of UGM’s graduate programs.
“I hope everyone is happy and smiling because they are graduating. Happy because those who served can be accountable for what they were assigned to learn. Similarly, those sponsored by their parents can prove they have completed their graduate program,” she said.
Tri Andayani admitted that part of her success is due to being an alumnus of Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Whether she likes it or not, part of her journey is attributed to the role of alumni who provide special attention in the field.
She noted that UGM consistently ranks among the top three universities in Indonesia. Therefore, it is only fitting that UGM graduates are appreciated in the work environment.
“In all fields, the credibility is unquestionable. By age, UGM is senior as a state university compared to others, which makes us UGM alumni appreciated,” she stated.
Tri Andayani started her career at PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk for 15 years (2000-2015). She admitted she had no connections or insiders.
Despite this, she believed one must be sure of their career direction. Therefore, at the start, she applied to many state-owned enterprises (BUMNs).
Why BUMN? For her, serving the country through BUMN not only brings satisfaction from serving many people but also blessings.
BUMN, according to her, has a reach from Sabang to Merauke.
“Each person has their own choice, and I chose to apply to BUMN companies, starting from the lowest level, as an assistant manager at that time,” she said.
She was appointed President-Director at the General Shareholders’ Meeting of PT PELNI (Persero) on Feb. 25, 2022.
Her professional career can be described as brilliant.
Before becoming the President Director of PT Pelni, Tri Andayani was the Marketing Director of PT Phapros Tbk (2021-2022), Independent Commissioner of PT SBN (2018-present), Finance Director of PT PELNI (Persero) (2017-2020), and Finance Director of PT Len Industri (Persero) (2015-2017).
Tri Andayani stated that to succeed in various fields, one must build a good work ethic.
For her, procrastination is not an option, and she follows the principle of going home once all the work on her desk is completed.
“Don’t delay work because new work will always come the next day, and it’s my responsibility to complete it,” she said.
Once again, she emphasized the importance of completing tasks and the importance of never leaving any work that is one’s responsibility unfinished.
She advised that it should be finished that day if it can be completed that day.
“Focus, because I enjoy serving many people, my career choice is BUMN. Other jobs should be done with sincerity and thoroughness. To be better than others, you must make a greater effort. We cannot work in the same ordinary way as others,” she expressed.
Author: Agung Nugroho
Photographer: Firsto
Post-editor: Lintang