Habitat for Humanity International is pleased to announce it has elected international businessman Edwin Soeryadjaya to its board of directors. Soeryadjaya brings 40 years of experience in investing and management, and has been a key supporter of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia since 2010.

“I am excited to welcome Edwin to Habitat’s board, and look forward to relying on his expertise in international business and his passion for our work,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “Edwin has embraced Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We have already greatly benefited from his work with Habitat in Indonesia, and know he will play an important role in Habitat’s work around the world.”

Soeryadjaya is the co-founder of PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya, an active investment company focusing on natural resources, infrastructure and consumer products. He previously led PT AriaWest International, and held leadership roles at Astra International.

Soeryadjaya is also the co-founder of the William & Lily Foundation, and also serves on the board of the Ora Et Labora Foundation, the Christian University Indonesia Foundation, the Atma Jaya Foundation, the Communion of Churches Indonesia Foundation and the Prasetiya Mulya Foundation. He has served as a member of the Capital Campaign Cabinet of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia since 2010.

Habitat’s board is responsible for establishing policy and guiding the organization’s efforts to build or improve affordable housing in partnership with families across the United States and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat board members serve for two-year terms that can be renewed up to four times.