Leaving the Corner Office Behind: Why Ambitious American Managers Are Choosing Indonesia Over a Domestic Promotion
A growing cohort of mid-to-senior American managers is trading domestic career ladders for accelerated leadership trajectories in Indonesia's booming consumer market. At Starbucks Indonesia, expanded P&L ownership, faster promotion timelines, and genuine equity upside are attracting professionals who have grown tired of waiting their turn. Here is what they are building—and why they are not looking back.