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29 June 2026
Meet the women leaders and step on their shoes for a day!
You've been creating change in your community. Now it's time to see what change looks like from the decision-making table.CEO for a Day is a unique opportunity for young women across Indonesia to shadow some of the country's most inspiring women leaders, from CEOs and business executives to Heads of UN Agencies and sustainability champions.If you're between 18–25 years old and have taken action to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whether through volunteering, climate action, education, entrepreneurship, community work, advocacy, innovation, or any initiative making a positive impact, we want to hear your story.Submit a short video about your journey. If selected, you'll spend a day alongside a woman leader, experiencing how leadership happens behind the scenes, joining meetings, learning how important decisions are made, and having honest conversations about challenges, opportunities, and purpose. Meet the women leaders Aparna Saxena CEO, AHANA Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena is an unapologetic feminist, advocate, vegan, environmentalist, and lifelong student. She is the founder of AHANA, an ecosystem of curated artisanal and ethical brands dedicated to making conscious consumption more mainstream across the globe. She is also the CEO of NOTIME TOWASTE, a circular design lab exploring waste and innovative materials to support circularity and sustainable design solutions.Aparna is the Co-Founder of Vriksh Impact Partners, a boutique impact investment and advisory firm in India focused on supporting early-stage businesses, particularly women-led and plant-based ventures. In addition, she advises companies in India on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and implementation.As the Indonesia Lead for Asia Start-up Network, Aparna works to build and nurture a thriving ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs and businesses across the ASEAN region. She regularly coaches and mentors female founders and social impact entrepreneurs across Asia-Pacific on leadership development, small business management, ESG fundamentals, and navigating challenging times with resilience.With more than 20 years of experience spanning logistics, eCommerce, and impact-driven work, Aparna has lived in four countries across Asia and brings a deep understanding of the region’s cultures, markets, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.Aparna is a Mechanical Engineer and holds a MBA in Manufacturing and Operations. She has won multiple awards for her work including UN WOMEN WEPS awards and Don Norman Design Award. Donna Priadi Managing Director, AmCham Donna Priadi is a seasoned Public Affairs professional with 30 years of expertise in public policy, government affairs, strategic communications, and project management. As former Country Director for Indonesia at Vriens & Partners and Director of Corporate & Government Affairs for General Electric (GE) Indonesia, she led regulatory strategies, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement across diverse industries.Her career includes leadership roles with BP, Pertamina Hulu Energi, and GE, where she integrated government affairs, public relations, and policy advocacy to align business goals with complex regulatory landscapes.Beyond her professional career, Donna is the Founder of KIND Denim, a sustainable fashion venture that promotes eco-conscious Indonesian craftsmanship. She is also passionate about women’s empowerment and mentors through organizations supporting women’s leadership and growth.Donna holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and an MBA with honors from the University of San Francisco. She has received the GE Global Pinnacle Award and the Asia Pacific Communications Award in recognition of her contributions.An accomplished endurance athlete, Donna has completed six World Major Marathons and the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. Her dedication to leadership, collaboration, and impact continues to inspire and connect industries, policies, and communities. Elim SritabaChief Sustainability Officer, APP Group Elim Sritaba is the Chief Sustainability Officer at APP Group, a global leader in forestry, pulp, and paper. Since 2013, she has led the implementation of APP’s Forest Conservation Policy (FCP) at Sinar Mas Forestry. Previously, as Director of Strategic Corporate Relations & Human Resources at Sinar Mas Forestry, she managed communication strategy, government relations, and sustainability across three major divisions.With over 20 years of experience in finance, forestry, supply chain management, and business strategy, Elim serves on several influential boards and committees. Aside from being a board member of the Indonesian Global Compact Network, she also advocates for the G20 Empower initiative, championing women's empowerment and equal opportunities.Recently appointed as Vice Chairperson of Sustainable and Business Governance of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (2024–2029), Elim also contributes to key advisory and executive bodies, including the ASEAN Investment Framework Advisory Committee, the APINDO SDGs Committee, the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development, and the Advisory Board for the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform. Irma Fitria NasutionCEO, Bee Well Indonesia Irma Fitria Nasution is the CEO of Bee Well Indonesia, specializing in economic management, executive leadership, and impactful product development. Driven by a profound passion for education, sustainability, and mental wellness, she is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Management to advance scalable organizational frameworks. Irma's mission centers on integrating resilience, STEM education, and sustainable practices into school ecosystems nationwide, utilizing models strictly aligned with the UN SDG’s. Emmeline HambaliDirector of Shared Service, Dynapack Asia Emmeline Hambali is a board and executive leader with more than two decades of experience at Dynapack Asia, a leading multi-country rigid plastic packaging company. She provides strategic leadership across Shared Services, overseeing Human Resources, Supply Chain, Health and Safety, Information Technology, as well as Sustainability and ESG governance.Combining board-level oversight with enterprise transformation and cross-functional leadership, Emmeline has played a key role in strengthening people, systems, supply chain resilience, and corporate governance across the Asia-Pacific region. Her leadership focuses on driving operational excellence, embedding sustainable business practices, and creating long-term value for the organization and its stakeholders. Indri Pramitaswari (Mita) Guritno Senior Partner, HHP Law Firm Indri Pramitaswari (“Mita”) Guritno specializes in finance and projects, debt restructuring, structured finance, and banking transactions. With more than 30 years of experience, she has advised both borrowers and creditors on financing matters, including project finance, property financing, acquisition finance, trade finance, and Islamic finance.Mita has extensive experience handling cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, including banking, capital markets, mining, property, natural resources, and corporate law. Over the years, she has led numerous high-profile transactions and is widely recognized as a leading banking and finance lawyer in Indonesia.Beyond her legal practice, Mita is active in various organizations. She serves as Vice President for Governance Partnership and Policy Advocacy at the UN Global Compact Network Indonesia (IGCN) and was the Indonesian Advocate for G20 EMPOWER in 2021, a private-sector alliance dedicated to advancing women’s economic empowerment and leadership.Mita has consistently been ranked as a top-tier lawyer by Chambers, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, Asia Business Law Journal, and other leading legal publications. Her recent recognitions include Band 1 for Banking & Finance by Chambers Asia (2017–2026), Leading Individual for Banking & Finance by The Legal 500, and inclusion in Hukumonline’s The 200 Club: Indonesia’s Most Influential Lawyers (2025–2026). Juliana CenPresident Director, HP Indonesia Juliana Cen is the President Director of HP Indonesia. A seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience, she has driven growth and innovation across the technology industry.At HP, Juliana oversees all business verticals and leads efforts to localize HP’s global innovation portfolio to meet Indonesia’s market needs. She plays a key role in shaping the company’s go-to-market strategy, positioning, and integration across print, personal systems, and services and solutions.Prior to joining HP, Juliana held leadership positions at ASUS and Microsoft. At ASUS, she significantly expanded the consumer notebook business, achieving more than half of the market share. At Microsoft, she built and scaled the SMB cloud business while driving substantial growth in partner revenues.Throughout her career, Juliana has guided large system integrators toward high-value solution partnerships and fostered sustainable business ecosystems. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in strategic vision, executional excellence, and empowering others through modeling, coaching, and caring.An advocate for inclusivity, disability rights, and women’s empowerment, Juliana draws on her perspective as an individual with Asperger’s. As a mother of twin sons with autism, she lives by her motto: “When there is no door for us, let’s build our own doors.” Simrin SinghDirector, ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste Simrin Singh was appointed as the new Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste in February 2024. Previously, she served as the Director for the ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives for six years from 2017 to 2023. Prior to that, Ms. Singh has worked across ILO since 2000 in Tanzania, Geneva, South Asia, and the Regional Office for Asia and Pacific.Ms. Singh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology and Sociology from Connecticut College in the USA and a Master’s Degree in International Development Studies from the George Washington University, USA. Verlyana HitipeuwCEO & Chief Consultant, Kiroyan Partners Verlyana "Veve" Hitipeuw is the CEO & Chief Consultant of Kiroyan Partners, one of Indonesia's leading strategic communications and public affairs consultancies, and serves as Managing Partner of KREAB Indonesia.With extensive experience in strategic communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and corporate reputation management, Ms. Veve has advised businesses and organizations across diverse sectors. She began her career in media development with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, gained international experience at Deutsche Welle in Germany, and joined Kiroyan Partners in 2014. Having held leadership roles in both the corporate and consulting sectors, she was appointed CEO of Kiroyan Partners in 2020.Since 2017, she has also been lecturing at Swiss German University, teaching courses on reputation management, strategic communications, and public speaking. Ms. Veve holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Indonesia and a Master's in International Media Studies from Germany, supported by DAAD and Deutsche Welle Academy scholarships.Beyond her professional role, Ms. Veve is Co-Chair of the Business Integrity Committee at ICC Indonesia, and a former Indonesia G20 EMPOWER Advocate. She is a strong advocate for responsible business, sustainability, and women's leadership. Nurmaria Sarosa Founder, PT Selaras Logistik Indonesia With more than two decades of experience in transport, logistics, and supply chain, Nurmaria Sarosa is a respected leader known for building high-performing teams, mentoring professionals, and championing continuous learning. As Chairperson of Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Indonesia, currently serving her second term, she is committed to advancing women's leadership and empowering the next generation of professionals in the industry.An accomplished speaker, she has delivered presentations and training sessions at numerous national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. Her contributions have been recognized with the Most Outstanding Women in Financial Sector and State-Owned Enterprise award by Infobank Magazine.She is also the author of Angin Perubahan: Catatan Kecil Tentang Pemberdayaan Perempuan Menuju Kesetaraan, a book reflecting her commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. In addition, she contributed a chapter titled Saya Bukan Siapa-Siapa to a book by 28 Indonesian women in logistics and transport, sharing her inspiring journey of rising from humble beginnings to become a leader in her field. Gita Sabharwal UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia Gita Sabharwal of India was appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indonesia with the host Government’s approval. She leads 27 UN agencies under the UN Country Team to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in partnership with the government, private sector and civil society. Ms. Sabharwal brings close to 30 years of experience in development supporting climate transition, sustainable peace, governance and social policy, while leveraging digital technology and data to accelerate SDGs.
Previously she served as UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand and as Peacebuilding and Development Advisor at the United Nations in Sri Lanka. Before joining the UN, Ms. Sabharwal was The Asia Foundation’s Deputy Country Representative for Maldives and Sri Lanka and has held positions as the Poverty and Policy Advisor for the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) in India and Viet Nam.
Ms. Sabharwal holds a Master’s Degree in Development Management from the University of Wales, UK. Ulziisuren JamsranRepresentative, UN Women Indonesia Ulziisuren Jamsran joined as a UN Women Representative in the Republic of Indonesia and a liaison for ASEAN since early January. Earlier she served as a Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic (also covering Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), Special Representative in Palestine, and Representative in Moldova, also covering Ukraine as a program office. A seasoned development professional from Mongolia, she boasts 30 years of extensive practical experience. Her career includes 25 years of strategic and innovative programming, partnership development, and leadership at the international level, with a focus on poverty alleviation, gender equality, and women's empowerment (GEWE). She worked with organizations such as UNDP, UNIFEM, and UN Women, and earlier served in the Government of Mongolia. She has supported the UN teams in Azerbaijan, Armenia, South Sudan, and Sri Lanka through various short-term missions.Ulziisuren is an alumnus of HEC Paris, the University of Oxford, and the State University of Mongolia, where she majored in Adaptive Leadership, as well as Economics. She is fluent in both English and Russian and married with two children. Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa Director, UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Jakarta, and UNESCO Representative to Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa brings experience of nearly 30 years with UNESCO, UNICEF and JICA, at global, regional, and country levels. She assumed her role as the Director of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Jakarta, and UNESCO Representative to Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste in July 2023.Prior to her current assignment, she served as the Director of the Division for Education 2030 at UNESCO Headquarters overseeing UNESCO’s global programmes on Gender and Inclusive Education, Higher Education, Education in Emergencies and led the global SDG4 coordination mechanism. In addition, during 2022, she served as the Executive Secretary of the Secretariat for the Transforming Education Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General in September 2022.Ms. Katsuno-Hayashikawa holds Master’s degrees in Educational Planning from the Institute of Education, University College London, and in Early Childhood Education from the South Australia University; and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Adriana WahjantoOfficer-in-Charge, UNHCR Indonesia Adriani Wahjanto is the Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Indonesia, having assumed her role on 16 February 2026. She leads UNHCR’s work in Indonesia to protect refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons, working closely with the Government, humanitarian partners, civil society, and local communities. Ms. Wahjanto brings over 20 years of experience with UNHCR across Asia and Africa, supporting national asylum systems, community-based protection, responses to displacement emergencies, and efforts to address statelessness.Previously, Ms. Wahjanto served as Deputy Representative (Protection) for UNHCR in China and as Deputy Representative (ad interim) in Myanmar, following her role as Senior Protection Officer in Yangon. She also led community-based protection as Senior Protection Officer in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and held Protection Officer positions in Tajikistan, Thailand, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ms. Wahjanto began her UNHCR career as an Eligibility Officer in Malaysia and Cambodia, conducting refugee status determination.Ms. Wahjanto holds a Bachelor of Laws from University College London and has been called to the Malaysian Bar. Indra DuivenvoordeManaging Director, PT Boeing Indonesia Indra Duivenvoorde serves as the Managing Director for Boeing Indonesia, based in Jakarta. She is responsible for leading Boeing’s operations, growth strategy, government affairs, new business and industrial partnerships, and community engagement in the country. She also leads efforts to enhance Boeing’s local presence while providing global functional support.Prior to this role, Indra held various positions across business development, sales, international strategic partnerships, and program execution within Boeing’s manufacturing and services divisions for both the commercial and defense sectors.With more than 20 years of experience, she has extensive expertise in the sales of aircraft, services, and training, including Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. She has a strong track record in program management and P&L responsibility, leading cross-functional teams to secure major contracts. Her experience includes managing complex programs, developing industrial participation plans, and building relationships with international customers and industry partners.Before assuming her current role, Indra served as Senior Director for Europe, Canada, and Latin America for Boeing Global Services, and as Director of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, overseeing operations in Central Europe, Spain, and Portugal.Indra holds a BSc in European Studies from the University of The Hague and an Executive MBA from Erasmus University of Rotterdam.
Previously she served as UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand and as Peacebuilding and Development Advisor at the United Nations in Sri Lanka. Before joining the UN, Ms. Sabharwal was The Asia Foundation’s Deputy Country Representative for Maldives and Sri Lanka and has held positions as the Poverty and Policy Advisor for the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) in India and Viet Nam.
Ms. Sabharwal holds a Master’s Degree in Development Management from the University of Wales, UK. Ulziisuren JamsranRepresentative, UN Women Indonesia Ulziisuren Jamsran joined as a UN Women Representative in the Republic of Indonesia and a liaison for ASEAN since early January. Earlier she served as a Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic (also covering Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), Special Representative in Palestine, and Representative in Moldova, also covering Ukraine as a program office. A seasoned development professional from Mongolia, she boasts 30 years of extensive practical experience. Her career includes 25 years of strategic and innovative programming, partnership development, and leadership at the international level, with a focus on poverty alleviation, gender equality, and women's empowerment (GEWE). She worked with organizations such as UNDP, UNIFEM, and UN Women, and earlier served in the Government of Mongolia. She has supported the UN teams in Azerbaijan, Armenia, South Sudan, and Sri Lanka through various short-term missions.Ulziisuren is an alumnus of HEC Paris, the University of Oxford, and the State University of Mongolia, where she majored in Adaptive Leadership, as well as Economics. She is fluent in both English and Russian and married with two children. Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa Director, UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Jakarta, and UNESCO Representative to Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa brings experience of nearly 30 years with UNESCO, UNICEF and JICA, at global, regional, and country levels. She assumed her role as the Director of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Jakarta, and UNESCO Representative to Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste in July 2023.Prior to her current assignment, she served as the Director of the Division for Education 2030 at UNESCO Headquarters overseeing UNESCO’s global programmes on Gender and Inclusive Education, Higher Education, Education in Emergencies and led the global SDG4 coordination mechanism. In addition, during 2022, she served as the Executive Secretary of the Secretariat for the Transforming Education Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General in September 2022.Ms. Katsuno-Hayashikawa holds Master’s degrees in Educational Planning from the Institute of Education, University College London, and in Early Childhood Education from the South Australia University; and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Adriana WahjantoOfficer-in-Charge, UNHCR Indonesia Adriani Wahjanto is the Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Indonesia, having assumed her role on 16 February 2026. She leads UNHCR’s work in Indonesia to protect refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons, working closely with the Government, humanitarian partners, civil society, and local communities. Ms. Wahjanto brings over 20 years of experience with UNHCR across Asia and Africa, supporting national asylum systems, community-based protection, responses to displacement emergencies, and efforts to address statelessness.Previously, Ms. Wahjanto served as Deputy Representative (Protection) for UNHCR in China and as Deputy Representative (ad interim) in Myanmar, following her role as Senior Protection Officer in Yangon. She also led community-based protection as Senior Protection Officer in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and held Protection Officer positions in Tajikistan, Thailand, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ms. Wahjanto began her UNHCR career as an Eligibility Officer in Malaysia and Cambodia, conducting refugee status determination.Ms. Wahjanto holds a Bachelor of Laws from University College London and has been called to the Malaysian Bar. Indra DuivenvoordeManaging Director, PT Boeing Indonesia Indra Duivenvoorde serves as the Managing Director for Boeing Indonesia, based in Jakarta. She is responsible for leading Boeing’s operations, growth strategy, government affairs, new business and industrial partnerships, and community engagement in the country. She also leads efforts to enhance Boeing’s local presence while providing global functional support.Prior to this role, Indra held various positions across business development, sales, international strategic partnerships, and program execution within Boeing’s manufacturing and services divisions for both the commercial and defense sectors.With more than 20 years of experience, she has extensive expertise in the sales of aircraft, services, and training, including Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. She has a strong track record in program management and P&L responsibility, leading cross-functional teams to secure major contracts. Her experience includes managing complex programs, developing industrial participation plans, and building relationships with international customers and industry partners.Before assuming her current role, Indra served as Senior Director for Europe, Canada, and Latin America for Boeing Global Services, and as Director of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, overseeing operations in Central Europe, Spain, and Portugal.Indra holds a BSc in European Studies from the University of The Hague and an Executive MBA from Erasmus University of Rotterdam.
