Mario Teguh

Mario Teguh, born Sis Maryono Teguh on March 5, 1956, in Makassar, Indonesia, is an Indonesian motivational speaker and consultant. He earned a Bachelor of Education degree from IKIP Malang and pursued further studies in International Business at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, and Operations Systems at Indiana University in the United States, where he received his MBA in 1983. His early career involved significant roles in the banking sector, including Head of Sales at Citibank Indonesia from 1983 to 1986, Manager Business Development at BSB Bank from 1986 to 1989, and Vice President of Marketing & Organization Development at Aspac Bank from 1990 to 1994.

In 1994, Teguh established Exnal Corp Jakarta, where he serves as CEO and Senior Consultant, marking a shift towards entrepreneurship and consulting. His public profile grew significantly through his media appearances, particularly as a presenter for the program “Mario Teguh Golden Ways” on Metro TV and “Business Art” on O Channel. In 2010, he was recognized by the newspaper Republika as one of 8 Personality Changes, highlighting his influence as a public figure. He has authored several books, including “Becoming a Star” (2006), “One Million Second Chances” (2006), “Life Changer” (2009), and “Leadership Golden Ways” (2009).

Mario Teguh is known for his motivational speaking and has built a prominent career around providing positive encouragement and advice. His work has made him one of Indonesia’s most recognized and sought-after motivators. He also founded the Mario Teguh Super Club (MTSC) community. Despite facing personal challenges, such as a public controversy regarding his biological son in 2016, his professional achievements in motivational speaking, consulting, and authorship continued to shape his career.