Setiawan Djody was born on March 13, 1949 on Surakarta, Central Java. He was the grandson of Indonesian National Heroes Doctor Wahidin Soedirohoesodo who was one of the founder national awaken organisation.
Djody was an expert in playing guitar and was also known as an avid in music. Setiawan Djody along with Iwan Fals and W.S. Rendra form a musical group SWAMI.[2][3] Later on Djody also with Iwan Fals formed another musical band group Kantata Takwa with Djody as its guitarist and Iwan Fals as its leading vocalist.[2][3]
Setiawan Djody is the chairman of Setdco Group in Indonesia,[7] Setdco being named after his own name.[8]
The majority of its investments are in the oil, media and agricultural industries, including telecommunications.[9] In 1994, MegaTech, a supercars engined company and a subdiaries of Setdco, purchase Lamborghini when it was sold by Chrysler company and its ownership was taken over by MegaTech.[10]
Setiawan Djody was listed as one of the 150 richest Indonesians by Forbes 2007 magazine. He is also active in the business of shipping and has several shipping companies.[8]
Personal life
Djody received a liver transplantation donor from daughter Shri Jehan Djody, but in May 2011 he has made[clarification needed] Kantata Barock concert.[1]