Photo: Kementerian Badan Usaha Milik negara Republik Indonesia / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Erick Thohir fascinates me because he refuses to stay in one lane. Founding the Mahaka media and sports conglomerate would be a full life for most, yet he went on to serve as a government minister and chair Indonesia's football association. I'm interested in how he treats sport not as a hobby but as a lever for national influence, which explains his place among Asia's most influential figures. Whether his political and sporting ambitions ultimately reinforce or complicate each other is the open question, but the sheer breadth of his reach commands attention and, frankly, my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erick Thohir
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・トヒル
- Reading
- えりっく・とひる
- Born
- May 30, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / socialite / politician / association football player / sports official
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- National University
Awards & achievements
- Tatler 500 Indonesia
- 2021 Asia's Most Influential Indonesia
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Erick Thohir born?
Born May 30, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Erick Thohir from?
Erick Thohir is from Jakarta, Indonesia.
What does Erick Thohir do?
Erick Thohir works as entrepreneur, socialite, politician, association football player, sports official.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.