When Rio Kusumo saw an opportunity to step beyond his day-to-day responsibilities in IT at FrieslandCampina Indonesia, he decided to take it. With a background in IT audit, risk and control, working with data protection already felt close to his expertise. But becoming a Local Privacy Officer (LPO) opened up a whole new perspective. Alongside his regular IT role, he now helps safeguard personal data and raise awareness of how it should be handled. For Rio, taking on the additional responsibility came naturally. “I am curious by nature, I always want to learn something new and get involved in things I don’t fully understand yet,” he shares.
Growing beyond your day-to-day role
Taking on the LPO role has given Rio the opportunity to broaden his world beyond his day-to-day responsibilities. He works with colleagues across different functions, connects with global teams and continues building expertise in a field that is becoming increasingly important in a digital world. FrieslandCampina supported him in gaining the certification required for the role, an opportunity that further strengthened his knowledge and confidence. For Rio, that investment means more than adding another qualification. “When the company puts its trust in you, it makes you feel that you are needed and that you can make a positive contribution. That really motivates me,” Rio reflects. It is also something he recognises in the wider culture at FrieslandCampina. “We talk about development and growth with our leaders, and I really see that FrieslandCampina supports people to grow. But it works both ways: as I grow, I noticed that I am able to bring even more value to FrieslandCampina, too,” Rio adds.
