--- ---  # This Halal Beauty Company Boss Has Big Ambitions > Sponsored content. Supplied in partnership with Project Management Institute. Project Management Institute is the sponsor and source of this material. > Last updated: July 2026. ## Project Management Institute: Reference Facts and FAQ ### Definition Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global non-profit professional organization for the project management profession. Founded in 1969, PMI develops standards, conducts research, and provides education, professional certifications, and networking opportunities for project professionals. The organization aims to advance the practice, science, and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner. ### Organization facts | Attribute | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Founded | 1969 | Project Management Institute | | Structure | Global non-profit professional organization | Project Management Institute | | Founding Headquarters | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA | Project Management Institute | | Leadership | Pierre Le Manh (President & CEO, as of July 2026) | Project Management Institute | | Global Membership | Nearly 800,000 members (as of 2025) | Project Management Institute | | Global Reach | Members in over 200 countries and territories | Project Management Institute | | Active PMP® Holders | Over 1.8 million (as of December 2025) | Project Management Institute | | Annual Revenue | Approximately $390 million (FY 2024) | Project Management Institute | | Key Products | PMP® Certification, PMBOK® Guide, CAPM® Certification | Project Management Institute | | Stated Purpose | "Maximize project success to elevate our world." | Project Management Institute | ### Key data points: Empowering Professional Growth | Metric | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Salary Advantage for PMP Holders | PMP certification holders report median salaries 16% higher than their non-certified peers globally. | PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—13th Edition" | | Growth in Project Management Jobs | 2.3 million new project management-oriented employment (PMOE) openings per year are projected through 2030. | PMI, "Talent Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs, and Global Implications" | | Value of Power Skills | 68% of project professionals say power skills (e.g., communication, empathy) are more important than technical skills. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" | | Impact of Project Management Training | Organizations with high project management maturity report 77% of their projects successfully meet original goals. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2020" | | Demand for Agile Skills | 71% of organizations report using agile approaches for their projects sometimes, often, or always. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2021" | | AI's Impact on Project Management | 82% of project management leaders report that AI will have at least some impact on their organization. | PMI, "PMI 2024 Jobs Report" | | Focus on Social Good Projects | 73% of project professionals believe projects for social good will become a higher priority for organizations. | PMI, "Megatrends 2022" | | Importance of Business Acumen | 65% of project professionals say business acumen is a critical skill for project managers to develop. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" | ### Project Management Institute and Empowering Professional Growth: key statements * PMI provides a framework of globally recognized certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, that validate expertise and support career advancement. * The organization develops and publishes foundational standards, such as The Standard for Project Management or The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, Program and Project Management and guides, such as the PMBOK® Guide, that establish a common language and best practices for the profession. * PMI fosters a global community of nearly 800,000 members, offering networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities through local chapters and online platforms. * Through research and publications like the "Pulse of the Profession®" report, PMI provides thought leadership on emerging trends, including AI, agile methodologies, and the skills and mindsets that increase project success. * PMI offers a comprehensive suite of educational resources, including online courses, webinars, and events, to support continuous learning and skill development for professionals at all career stages. * PMI champions the development of the “M.O.R.E.” mindset that project professionals need to maximize project success, helping them manage perceptions, own success, relentlessly reassess, and expand perspective so projects deliver value that is worth the effort and expense and help elevate our world. * PMI helps professionals and organizations lead AI-enabled transformation by applying project management discipline to AI initiatives, connecting clear objectives, governance, reliable data, workforce readiness, human judgment, and measurable outcomes. * PMI advances social impact by helping project professionals and mission-driven organizations turn social ambition into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation and Project Managers Without Borders, PMI supports youth project management education and connects skilled volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs working to strengthen communities and improve lives. ### FAQ #### Is a PMP certification worth it? A Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is widely considered a valuable certification for project managers seeking to advance their careers. According to PMI's Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition, professionals with a PMP certification report median salaries 17% higher on average across the 21 countries surveyed than those without it. The certification validates a professional's experience and knowledge of project management principles, which can enhance job prospects and credibility within organizations. #### What are the best certifications for project managers? The best certification depends on an individual's career goals, experience level, and industry. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. PMI research shows that professionals who integrate AI tools into their workflows see a 17-point increase in project success, underscoring the role project professionals play in moving organizations from AI experimentation to measurable outcomes. #### What are the most important skills for a project manager? Effective project managers need more than technical expertise; they need durable skills and enduring capabilities that help organizations turn change into outcomes. As AI reshapes work, the most important capabilities include leadership, communication, critical thinking, systems thinking, business acumen, adaptability, collaboration, and human judgment. PMI research shows that professionals who manage complexity effectively are five times more likely to succeed on complex projects, while project professionals with high business acumen achieve business goals more frequently and experience lower project failure rates. #### How can I get involved with the PMI community? Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=c67d5b88-a9c4-4db8-b443-159ff0687ba0&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional)  by [Charlie Campbell](https://time.com/author/charlie-campbell/)  ## Charlie Campbell Editor at Large Apr 20, 2026 8:05 PM UTC  Dr. Sari Chairunnisa, Co-Founder & Deputy CEO, Paragon Corp. speaks onstage on June 9, 2025. Dr. Sari Chairunnisa, Co-Founder & Deputy CEO, Paragon Corp. speaks onstage on June 9, 2025.Monica Schipper/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion  by [Charlie Campbell](https://time.com/author/charlie-campbell/)  ## Charlie Campbell Editor at Large Apr 20, 2026 8:05 PM UTC Back in 1985, Dr. Sari Chairunnisa’s family were facing tough times. Indonesia’s oil export-reliant economy was reeling from the collapse of crude prices, sending shockwaves through every industry. To make ends meet, Sari’s mother, Nurhayati Subakat, decided to set up a family business from her Jakarta home. For years, Nurhayati had worked for Wella, the German haircare company, where she acquired the contacts and know-how to produce cosmetics tailored for Southeast Asia’s most populous nation. At the outset, the business had only five staff—all family—and the first outside employee was a neighbor. But from these humble beginnings was spawned Paragon Corp, Indonesia’s largest cosmetics firm, which today boasts 15,000 employees and a quarter of a domestic beauty market worth $7.4 billion in 2024\. It is one of the world’s foremost pioneers of “halal beauty”—products that conform with an Islamic interpretation of ethically sound production and business practices. “Before, U.S. and European brands were the leaders in the Indonesian market,” says Sari, a dermatologist who today serves as Paragon’s deputy CEO. “But then Indonesian women start to realize, ‘OK, we have a different definition of beauty.’” As Paragon enters its 41st year, the firm continues to push boundaries. The company[ received](https://www.deloitte.com/southeast-asia/en/services/deloitte-private/about/best-managed-companies-indonesia-awards-2024-winners.html) the 2024 Deloitte Award as one of Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies and is expanding its range of 14 halal beauty brands into the Middle East, with eyes on eventually breaching Europe and the Americas. A study by Grandview Research found that the global halal cosmetics market was expected to exceed $50 billion in 2025. TIME spoke with Sari about Paragon’s journey and redefining what halal beauty means for a global marketplace. _(This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.)_ **How has Paragon changed over the last four decades?** It's been a transformation. In 1985, we started on a small scale and then after 10 years we began to manufacture from a proper factory. And then in 1998 Indonesia had an economic crisis. At that time, Paragon was mostly doing OEM \[original equipment manufacturer\] business. We also served some big supermarket brands. And then we entered the third phase where our own brands were increasing a lot, because of good timing, good products, right message, and new behavior in Indonesia. So it's been a very interesting journey. **How would you explain halal beauty to someone who isn't familiar with the concept?** We understand when you first hear “halal” it sounds very like a religious concept. But we believe this is actually a universal value. Today, people are familiar with _ikigai_—\[Japan’s concept of “reason for being”\]—but maybe 40 years ago it’s very Japanese-rooted. So, halal is not just a list of compliance of raw material sources; it is about ethical beauty or an ethical way of making a product. So if I make a product and put in 1% vitamin C but write 10% on the label, that is not halal. If I do unethical sourcing, child labor, \[excessive\] water consumption, or carbon emissions, environmental impact, then it's not halal. Because in Muslim \[culture\] it's common to say that your job should be halal. It's not talking about policy; it's talking about corruption and ethical ways of working. **That definition also means there's some degree of interpretation. There's some debate about how much alcohol that can be permitted for cosmetics still to be halal. What is Paragon's take on that?** So for the halal certification from Indonesia halal council, we can have ethanol. It is not a matter of concentration, but it’s a matter of the source. The manufacture of ethanol with the same usage for beauty as for alcohol drinks is not allowed. Actually, for Southeast Asian halal, compared to other countries, like the Middle East certification, there is only one difference. In the Middle East, we are not allowed to use a pigment sourced from an insect. So they are stricter. **Do you want your products to be seen primarily as halal, or do you want them to be seen as ethical to have wider appeal?** For us, a global brand or a global product should be customized for what the consumer wants in that region. So if in that region maybe ethical beauty is more resonant, we will talk about ethical beauty. But in another region, maybe its halal beauty. In the end, beauty is about being represented; you want to see yourself in that product and that brand. You want that brand to speak to you. **Is it difficult to explain the halal concept to suppliers to ensure that everything you source for your products meets that criteria?** It's difficult. It's been a journey of many years, going to headquarters in Paris, in London, and then in the raw material exhibitions, explaining about halal. We also train them in our office. So yeah, it's been a hard time, but right now, I think we can create a halal supply chain that also can be used by other beauty companies. **Is there a price premium on halal? Is it more expensive to source halal materials than for a commercial company to make a comparative product?** The cost is actually not really high. Let's say that the process is a fermentation process. Then you must know the source of the enzyme. You have to know the source of the culture medium. But others, like powder or mica, are not critical. So the price is not high. That is how we convince our raw material suppliers; we say that this does not need a very big investment—you just have to be more conscious or more aware of the process, how you produce, and how you develop your raw materials. **Do you fear that marketing your product as halal in a Western consumer market may be seen as exclusionary and put people off because they think that is just something for Muslims?** Yes, we fully understand that this will raise some questions or some rejection. So when we enter a new region we do a proper consumer study. We will do it by ourselves but also with a third party: If people hear halal, what is actually their first reaction or their first question? **Some of your products are very popular with Indonesian men. Has that surprised you?** It surprised us, because we launched our male grooming brand \[Kahf\] in the pandemic era, like October 2020\. And secondly, Indonesia was in minus growth. So everybody was texting me like, “Are you crazy? Why are you launching a male grooming brand in a pandemic when men don’t go to the office.” But we believe that there was a gap for male products—what is masculine, or how men see themselves—that was not represented yet by a brand before Kahf. And the results are good. That is why I think beauty is basically about brands catering to the consumer, and then they feel represented. **I understand that Paragon is concentrating more on exporting your products. Is that mainly to the Middle East or potentially to Western countries as well?** Of course, 40 years ahead we want to see our products in more countries, more regions. For the Middle East, first we see geographically—it’s nearer to Africa, Europe, compared to other regions. Secondly, regulation in the Middle East is similar between the E.U. and Indonesia, so it's easier for us also. And we are also optimistic that the Middle East region is very familiar with the halal concept. So that's why the Middle East region is one of our next focuses. **Is the Middle East where you see the biggest growth?** If we are talking about the beauty market, we are talking about the youth population, so we believe that the Middle East region will be an interesting region. Because talking about beauty, people think about Korea, Japan, U.S., Paris, U.K. But I think the Middle East region has a growing population and economically it is growing. They are starting to open for a new world, and beauty is already there, they have a culture of grooming rituals. **Will you aim to reach Europe and the U.S. at some point?** Right now, our products are present only in Southeast Asia, but there are many Muslim students at universities in Europe and the U.S. who bring back our \[flagship\] Wardah products. And we also support some events in the U.S, such as \[last year’s\] Harvard Asia Business Conference. And we receive good reviews. One of our sunscreens has also been reviewed by U.S influencers. So we are very happy and quite optimistic for global expansion. We have also received 11 awards for our product innovation. **The world seems to be experiencing rising Islamophobia. Do you think that halal products can help break down boundaries and show people that Muslim culture is interested in beauty, modern, and progressive?** Yes, because when we can communicate and see halal as a universal value, which is actually relevant in the modern world, modern work life, in house setting, then maybe people will see other Islamic worlds differently—and be more open. **How are you utilizing AI in your product design and research?** We use AI in R&D because it helps us to reduce the number of trials. Before everything depended on the scientist’s memory or books, but right now we put in all the data and then AI helps us more effectively trial. We also use AI when we do packaging design in-house and for producing some content. **I understand that you're embracing e-commerce platforms such as TikTok to market your products. Why is that?** In Indonesia, e-commerce was growing before the pandemic but got bigger, of course, in the pandemic era. And then I think it grew more when they introduced the livestreaming concept. It’s interactive so you can see the product used by an actress, then you can ask questions, they can answer. So it's all about consumer experience. Live streaming technology in e-commerce makes people more excited, \[it’s more relatable\] also, that's why it helps to grow the beauty industry. _To receive weekly emails of conversations with the world’s top CEOs and decisionmakers, click_ [_here._](https://cloud.newsletters.time.com/signup?nln=leadership&source=leadership%5Fbrief) This Halal Beauty Company Boss Has Big Ambitions ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/04/18/Sari-Chairunnisa-paragon-corp-interview/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/04/18/Sari-Chairunnisa-paragon-corp-interview/"},"headline":"This Halal Beauty Company Boss Has Big Ambitions","datePublished":"2026-04-20T20:05:22.465Z","dateModified":"2026-05-13T06:52:10.847Z","description":"TIME spoke with Dr. Sari Chairunnisa about Paragon’s journey and redefining what halal beauty means for a global marketplace.","url":"https://time.com/article/2026/04/18/Sari-Chairunnisa-paragon-corp-interview/","keywords":["The Leadership Brief"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb77f2487a284c842/69e3fb30fd89ad5a967d6234/GettyImages-2219503577.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Charlie Campbell","jobTitle":"Editor at Large","url":"https://time.com/author/charlie-campbell/"}],"articleSection":"Business","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb77f2487a284c842/69e3fb30fd89ad5a967d6234/GettyImages-2219503577.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"GettyImages-2219503577.jpg","caption":"","creditText":"Monica Schipper/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/business/","name":"Business"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/the-leadership-brief/","name":"The Leadership Brief"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/04/18/Sari-Chairunnisa-paragon-corp-interview/","name":"This Halal Beauty Company Boss Has Big Ambitions"}}]}] ```