Sutanto Hartono to resign as President Director of Microsoft Indonesia (Updated)

President Director and General Manager of Microsoft Indonesia, Sutanto Hartono, yesterday announced in a company meeting of his intention to resign from the company and return to the media industry.

Hartono, who joined the software giant in 2010 from television station RCTI where he served as CEO and Managing Director, will be leaving Microsoft Indonesia by the end of October after less than two years at the helm.

No replacement has been named but it is expected that a regional appointee will be taking the position temporarily.

Update: This is the official statement from Chrisma Albandjar, Director of Corporate Affairs Microsoft Indonesia.

Yes, Microsoft can confirm that Sutanto Hartono has decided to leave the company to pursue career opportunities outside of the information technology sector, effective at the end of October. During this time, he will be working with the Microsoft Indonesia’s senior leadership team to ensure that it is business as usual for our customers. We want to thank him for his nearly 2 years of leadership as Country Manager and wish him every success in his new role. Microsoft is looking to appoint his successor and will make a further announcement on this when appropriate.