Oei Wie Gwan was a Chinese Indonesian businessman, originally from the Lasem Regency of Central Java Provincial Region of Indonesia who founded the Djarum company.[1]
Career
First business venture
His first business venture was the establishment of a fireworks factory in the 1930s under the brand Leo, located in Rembang, Central Java. Leo became a leading fireworks brand in Indonesia.[2][3]
Sometime in 1938, his factory exploded, killing and injuring some of its workers. Nonetheless, his factory was rebuilt and continued producing fireworks.[4]
It continued producing fireworks throughout the Second World War until it shut down business after Indonesia's proclamation of Independence.[5]
Djarum
Biography
He was born in Lasem Regency, Central Java, Dutch East Indies. His date of birth and mother is unknown, his father's name is Oei Tjiep Djien. He was married to Goei Tjoe Nio.[8][9]
He died in 1963. He left his sons Michael Bambang Hartono and Robert Budi Hartono in charge of the company.[10][11]
References
- Djarum - Semangat Kemajuan www.djarum.com, retrieved 2023-08-05^
- Tomyzul Habib. Leluhur Crazy Rich Indonesia! Ini 5 Fakta Menarik Oei Wie Gwan, Ayah Robert dan Michael Hartono akurat.co, 2022-03-09, retrieved 2023-08-05^
- The Tale of the Conglomerates (Serial 1): Michael Bambang Hartono, from Fireworks Factory to the Richest