He is outspoken as most East Javanese are apt to be. With his direct approach, Ignasius Jonan, CEO of Kereta Api Indonesia (KAIstate-owned railway company), has managed to depart from the previously feudalistic corporate culture of this state-owned enterprise. "His egalitarian style of leadership has brought a fresh atmosphere to the company," said Wimbo Hardjito, KAI commercial director, last week.

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