Yully Purwono

Yully Purwono is a marketing/relationship management professional with over 15 years’ experience in sales, marketing, digital strategy, and graphic design, in a variety of sectors including for Arizona State University Knowledge Enterprise - Thunderbird School of Global Management, The Jakarta Globe Media (Indonesia's 2nd largest English newspaper), Bank Mandiri (one of the largest banks in Indonesia), and as a Consultant to the Office of the 6th President of Republic Indonesia.

He holds BA’s in both Product Design and Psychology. In addition to his professional activities, Yully founded and managed a foundation promoting mental health awareness and support for children with special needs which has assisted over 500 Indonesian families. The combination of corporate and non-profit experience has given Yully the opportunity to make a positive impact in both business and society – something he carries over into all his activities.

Yully is a Thunderbird SHARE Fellow, the most prestigious graduate-level full scholarship and executive mentorship program at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Simultaneous to his studies, he volunteered for Local First Arizona, Pauline Foundation, and acted as a co-president for Thunderbird’s Rotary Club, the only official Rotary Club operating in a university worldwide. Yully has been selected to work with the City of Los Angeles for the UN Sustainable Development Goals Project as a Digital Design Coordinator. Upon graduation, Yully received an Outstanding Graduate award from Arizona State University President and Dean's Circle Award due to a balanced combination between his academic achievements, leadership skills, strong dedication and lasting contributions toward Thunderbird and Arizona State University.

Growing up in a country with over 300 ethnicities and 700 spoken languages, Yully believes that diversity creates strength. His ability to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations has shaped his creative thinking and problem-solving approach. Yully currently works as a Client Relationship Director for Thunderbird, managing client relationships in Indonesia, and its broader surrounding regions.