The Visionary
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Business Philosophy "For a Better Day"
"For a Better Day" Business Philosophy & Technological Innovation
For a Better Day
#forabetterday
#makeyourdaybetter
"For a Better Day" is Jhonny Thio Doran's leadership philosophy for building a company that grows healthily, with integrity, and sustainably. This principle emphasizes creating long-term value for customers, employees, strategic partners, and shareholders, as well as contributing positively to society.
Business growth must go hand in hand with strong governance, consistent service quality, and real social responsibility.
About Executive Profile & Track Record
Leading DORAN Group from Surabaya to become an international scale technology & retail ecosystem.
Jhonny Thio Doran is the founder and CEO of DORAN Group , a consumer technology and retail business group that he built from scratch in Surabaya to become one of the fastest-growing local brand ecosystems in Indonesia.
Under his leadership, DORAN Group operates more than 150 retail outlets in various major cities, manages multi-channel distribution (retail, online, B2B, and government), and oversees JETE , a local brand that focuses on wearable devices, audio products, smart homes, and power accessories.
In less than two decades, Jhonny has successfully transformed JETE from a small local brand into a national player competing directly with global brands, with a presence in key cities, airports, and strategic commercial centers. The company has also begun international expansion by establishing an operational entity in Shenzhen, China , to strengthen product development and global supply chain control.
Jhonny is known for his leadership style, which emphasizes speed of execution, system development, and operational discipline. He encourages data-driven decision-making, vertical integration in retail strategy, and business institutionalization as part of the company's preparation for going public.
Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40
In 2026, Jhonny was selected as a recipient of the Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40 award, in recognition of his leadership in building the DORAN Group and driving the growth of local Indonesian technology brands.
Dedication, Numbers & Leadership
A measurable track record that forms the foundation of Doran Group & JETE Indonesia's business.
7 Principles of Leadership
Uncompromising Integrity
Trust is a key asset in a long-term business partnership.
Continuous Learning
Keep learning to adapt to market dynamics and technology.
Servant Leadership
Lead by serving and empowering the potential of the entire team.
Resilience
Make every challenge a stepping stone to business acceleration.
Value-Oriented Innovation
Providing quality products at affordable prices.
Synergy & Collaboration
Building a mutualistic ecosystem with retail and MSME partners.
Positive Social Impact
Providing added value and real blessings to society.
Corporate Ecosystem & Business Units
Doran Group's integrated business structure.
JETE Indonesia
Gadget Accessories
Doran Gadget
Wearable Gadget Retailer
Doran Success Indonesia
Gadgets & Accessories Distributor
Doran Souvenir
Corporate & Company Souvenir
Organizational experience
In addition to his role as CEO and founder, Jhonny Thio Doran is also actively involved in various national business and leadership organizations. His roles in these organizations serve as a platform for expanding cross-sector collaboration, encouraging the growth of Indonesian entrepreneurs, and directly contributing to the development of a healthy, competitive, and globally oriented business ecosystem.
Secretary General of the Association of One Million Indonesian Entrepreneurs
2026 - 2031
Deputy chairman of the standing committee on technology and digital services business
2026 - 2030
Secretary General
2023 - 2026
Deputy Chairman of the IT, Electronic, Gadget Committee
2024-2026
Chairman of Ubaya Entrepreneurship Advisory Board
2020-2026
Deputy Secretary General
2024-2026
President
2020
Head of the Machinery and Electronics Industry Compartment
2021 - 2024
Deputy Treasurer
2020 - 2022
DEPUTY GENERAL TREASURER
2020 - 2025
Educational background
SURABAYA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (STTS)
Bachelor of Computer Science / Informatics Engineering (Alumni)
SMAN 1 SAMARINDA
High School Education (Alumni)
News about Johnny
Jhonny Thio Doran is among Fortune Indonesia's 40 Under 40.
JETE Indonesia CEO and Doran Group CEO, Jhonny Thio Doran, was officially selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40 award.
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Jhonny Thio Doran's Success Story: Building a Gadget Accessories Business from His Boarding Room
Jhonny Thio Doran's inspiring journey of developing JETE and the Doran Group from a cramped boarding room to growing into a national retail network.
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JETE's Gadget Accessories Business Journey: A Boarding House Becomes a Warehouse
Starting from transforming a boarding room into a product storage space, Jhonny Thio Doran succeeded in bringing the JETE brand to lead the local technology market.
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Business Ecosystems Are Key to Retail Growth in the Digital Era
Jhonny Thio Doran emphasized the importance of building a robust retail ecosystem and sustainable innovation to win the competition in the digital era.
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JETE CEO Named Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40 for Creating Numerous Jobs
Jhonny Thio Doran's commitment to creating thousands of jobs and driving local economic growth earned him the Fortune Young Figure Award.
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The Story of JETE CEO Building a Brand and Entering Fortune Indonesia's 40 Under 40
Jhonny Thio Doran's leadership story has transformed the gadget accessories brand JETE into one of the main players in the national technology industry.
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Local Brand JETE Ready to Compete Globally
JETE Indonesia continues to expand its product expansion and quality to prove that domestic technology brands are capable of competing on the international stage.
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Taking Local Brands Global, JETE CEO Joins the Ranks of Inspirational Figures
Jhonny Thio Doran is considered to have had a significant impact on the development of the retail technology industry and is a great inspiration for the younger generation.
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Jhonny Thio Doran Profile: A Young Leader Bringing Change to the Retail Industry
Jhonny Thio Doran's business career as the founder of JETE and Doran Group is among the influential young leaders of Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40.
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From a Boarding House to 150 Stores: Jhonny Thio Doran's Long Journey Building JETE
Jhonny Thio Doran's management strategy and persistence in developing hundreds of modern retail outlet networks in various cities in Indonesia.
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The Inspirational Story of JETE CEO: Hard Work and Consistency in Building a Business
The inspiring story of Jhonny Thio Doran's life journey and work ethic in pioneering a technology business to success inspires millennials.
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JETE CEO Enters Fortune Indonesia: Proof of Local Brands Moving Up to the Global Stage
Jhonny Thio Doran's success in winning the Fortune Indonesia award confirms the capacity of local brands to move up a class and become globally competitive.
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Don't Be Inferior! Here's How Local Brands Can Compete with Global Products
Jhonny Thio Doran shares strategies and optimism for local business actors to dare to innovate and be able to compete against the onslaught of foreign products.
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Doran Group Strengthens JETE Ecosystem, Prepares a Thorough Strategy for IPO
Doran Group and JETE are strengthening their business positions by strengthening their ecosystem and preparing a long-term strategy towards an initial public offering.
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Global Brand Dominance Begins to be Eroded by Local Brands
The rapid growth of local technology brands such as JETE proves that the penetration of domestic products is capable of gaining the trust of national market consumers.
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Local Technology Brands Are Increasingly Competitive Amidst Global Onslaught
JETE's success in dominating the Indonesian retail gadget market is proof of the readiness of local products to compete with superior quality and service.
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Starting a Business from a Boarding Room, Jhonny Thio Doran is Now on the Fortune Indonesia List
The unyielding struggle of a small business to success has brought JETE and Doran Group to become one of the national retail powers.
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Profile of Jhonny Thio Doran, CEO of JETE and Doran Group, who is included in Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40.
A complete review of Jhonny Thio Doran's profile and track record in building a leading technology and accessories business unit in Indonesia.
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Local Brand JETE Successfully Competes in the Indonesian Retail Market, Here's the Strategy According to CEO Jhonny Thio Doran
Warta Ekonomi reviews CEO Jhonny Thio Doran's strategic tips for maintaining JETE's sales performance and customer satisfaction.
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Building an Ecosystem, Not Just a Product: A Strategy for Successful Global Goals
Jhonny Thio Doran emphasized that success in penetrating the global market rests on building a solid business ecosystem and consumer services.
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