Amir Michael Tjahaja

Vice President Director
Michael is a veteran in hotel project, construction and development. He ensures all BATIQA Hotels projects from newly developed to conversion from an established hotel, will complete in a timely manner and adhere to BHM standard.

Michael spent most of his early years of education in USA. He graduated from University of Southern California in Los Angeles majoring in Civil Engineering before continuing to Master Degree in Stanford University, California. His passion for engineering and business drove him to earn another Master degree in Business Administration in Monash University’s Mt. Eliza, Australia in 2001.

He is holder of Professional Structural and Civil Engineering Licenses in the State of California, USA. He worked for Brandow & Johnston Associates in Los Angeles, California from 1981 to 1987, Ralph Allen & Partners in Santa Ana, California from 1987 to 1990, was a Partner/Principal of C&T Structural Engineering Consultants in Los Angeles, California from 1989 to 1995.

After returning to Indonesia, he then worked for Gajah Tunggal Group in Jakarta from 1995 to 2015 and served in property and retail companies within the group including as a Company Head of PT Daya Indria Permai. He joined Surya Semesta Internusa Group as a Vice President Director in Surya Internusa Hotels and BHM.

Professional Highlights:

  • Holder of professional structural and civil engineering licenses in the State of California, USA
  • Education : Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles (1980), Master of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from Stanford University in Stanford, California (1981), Master of Business Administration degree from the Monash University’s Mt. Eliza Business School of Australia (2001)

Personal Highlights:

  • Michael is a family man who loves to spend his time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys to watch The Godfather, his favorite movie, and to play golf.
  • Travelling is one of his favorite ways to spend time with his family. Beautiful island of Maldives topped his next destination to explore.
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