Yuki Takaoka
President Director
The first time I started working in a company in Indonesia, I was then assigned with duties related to the HR field, which served as my first time experience in handling HR. At that time, I felt that it was essential that I learned about labor laws and regulations, however It turned out to be an utter disappointment to me because I was not able to secure adequate knowledge and information through training sessions and other means available. Subsequently, I ventured to learn the said labor laws and regulations on my own and pursued to find solutions to related issues practically in the field. As a natural consequence, I have ever faced and encountered union labor demonstrations and strikes several times. Thus, based on the above mentioned experiences and exposure, I accordingly aspire to contribute something significant, to be able to provide right, appropriate and accurate information to Japanese companies operating in Indonesia. Eventually by the end of year 2000, it culminated in me and my other colleagues establishing (setting up) a company named, AMYN Forum.
It is often expressed and it is a generally accepted notion that Indonesian laws and regulations are very hard to comprehend. Therefore, to assist in the complete understanding of the said laws and regulations, we accordingly explain and elaborate on them in Japanese while providing consultation in the field of labor based on our considerable practical experience in the field. We also provide assistance to Indonesian staff members so that they can upgrade their capabilities in the field of HR.
We strongly believe that there is definitely solution provided that we really and deeply understand the aforementioned labor laws and regulations as well as understanding the core points in regard to their implementation process. Ultimately our aim in becoming consultants is to contribute something positive, significant and valuable to both the Japanese and Indonesian parties.
【Career】
After attaining my Doctoral degree from Osaka University in year 1994, I moved to Jakarta, Indonesia and henceforth in year 1997 I started to pursue a career as an HR employee in a Japanese company.
In the course of time I finally acquired Indonesian citizenship and henceforth I have ever served as the person in charge of HR and accordingly handled labor issues in 3 Japanese companies in Jakarta until the year 2021 covering a long serving tenure of 24 years.
The achievement that I have attained among others is: writing the articles titled: “Here are the points ! Labor Issues” in Jiji Press since March 2007 and “Q&A on Labor Issues” in MUFG Bizbuddy since October 2008 (Both these articles still continue on till now). As of year 2021, I have resumed to be active in the AMYN Forum.
Numiko Ueda
Director
When I was working in a chemical manufacturing company, I had ever faced and handled very tough and complicated labor issues. We pursued to look for a qualified lawyer and consultant, who based on reliable information possessed the expertise to handle similar problems. However, in the actual fact, it was very difficult to obtain constructive feedback and satisfying explanation from the said lawyers. Eventually, I had the acquaintance of Mr. Anthony, a professional lawyer, who since then until now has served as our working partner.
I pursued career in a consultant company and have accordingly assisted a lot of Japanese companies. Based on the experience during my tenure in these companies, I have become more and more certain and confident that there are no shortcuts to resolve labor issues. What we can instead do is to face the challenges boldly, patiently and with a strong resolve.
The vast experience that I have acquired has indeed emboldened me and consequently It leads me to nourish the intent to assist Japanese companies to secure starting points in finding solutions to labor matters.
【Career】
After having completed my Bachelor degree in Doshisha University, I worked in an NGO in Kyoto, which deals in the field of: Japan and Asia – Africa relationship, human rights issues and other matters.
Several years later I started gaining interest and desire to learn about Official Development Assistance (ODA) issues in Indonesia as this country was the largest recipient of Official Development Assistance (ODA) from Japan at that time. In year 1992, I continued my study on development strata Master degree in University Kristen Satya Wacana in central Jawa.
Throughout this period, after more than 30 years living in Indonesia and having graduated from my Master degree studies, I ventured to work in various field of business in Japanese companies, such as: chemical manufacturing company, HR consultant company, in the banking sector as person in charge of HR and in the field of sales marketing.
During my tenure in the consultant company, I have considerably assisted Japanese companies to invest in Indonesia and have accordingly been granted numerous opportunities to become “speaker” in seminars, to write articles among other activities.
Anthony Hilman
Commissioner
I work as a lawyer and has since set up a law firm namely “Anthony Hilman & Partners “. It is not an exaggeration to say that I am one of those few lawyers with specialized skills on the field of labor, which as a matter of fact is quite a rare vocation in Indonesia.
I have considerable vast experience in resolving labor issues (problems). Sometimes I served as legal counsel or as GM/Advisor in companies. I also occasionally come down to the field to face and negotiate with labor unions as well as with Indonesian Labor department officials cum local labor department workers for the sake of resolving very complicated industrial relationships issues.
As I possess a strong intent to assist Japanese companies in utilizing my broad experiences, which I have acquired till date, I accordingly joined PT Forum AMYN since its establishment.
【Career】
After having graduated from the Faculty of Law University Ibnu Chaldun (UIC), I pursued my master degree MBA study in ST Thomas University, Manila as well as pursuing Master of Business Law studies in Gajah Mada University.
I have ever worked as the head of Legal bureau in Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) head office as well as Head of standing committee for the empowerment of domestic labor in Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia) wherein I contributed significantly in bridging communication between the government and the business community in the field of labor.
In the year 2000, I joined PT Forum AMYN and accordingly served as speaker in various seminars/training programs and also regularly conduct direct communication with Labor union work unit administrators that operate in Japanese companies.
