Growing up, her mother became her role model as her father passed away when Imelda was just nine years old. The mother’s single-handed raising of her children is the basis for Imelda’s inspiration, seeing her mother’s hard work, tenacity and integrity.
In the business world, however, she holds admiration for Ir Ciputra of the Ciputra Group, who, she says, “has proven his achievement in business” and with whom she is honoured to have formed a business cooperation.
Success, by Imelda’s definition, can be seen in the ability of a leader to balance the pressures of business and family. “There are many people that succeed in business but fail in their marriage or family life,” she says. It is not easy to succeed in both, she admits, but she expresses her gratitude and acknowledgement to her husband for having raised their children well.
As a leader she admits to possessing an iron will and a determination that drives her to continue working and trying until success is achieved. “Failure does not stop me from moving forward,” says the self-confessed perfectionist, who adds that paying attention to details is a strength that is a contributing factor to her success all these years.
