About IGNITE
Our Motto
Pay it forward.
By women; for women.
Our Vision
Our vision is to support, promote, empower women executives to advance through their career through mentorship, building network and connections, and leadership and personal development.
Our Mission
Our mission is to have more women at the board level and promote a more diverse workforce in corporate Indonesia to unlock the next level of value creation in organizations.
Our Objective
Our main objective is to serve as a knowledge sharing platform for Indonesia’s future top women executives and be the sandbox for these women to grow personally and professionally.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this incredible program.
Lea Dwiartanti
Senior Business Development Manager
Kearney


Our Board of Advisors
A collective of accomplished professionals who are the backbone of IGNITE — with their vast expertise spanning various industries, they bring invaluable guidance and support to our community members. From renowned CEOs to industry thought leaders, our board comprises individuals dedicated to empowering and uplifting the next generation of aspiring professionals. Their unwavering commitment to mentorship and passion for fostering meaningful connections ensures a transformative experience for all those involved in our platform.

Shirley Santoso
President Director of
Kearney Indonesia

Henny Purnamawati
President Director of
Egon Zehnder Indonesia

Mari Elka Pangestu
Former Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank
Former Minister of Trade and Former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia

Retno Marsudi
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (2014-2024)

Shinta Kamdani
Chairwoman of APINDO (Indonesian Employers Association)
CEO of Sintesa Group

Svida Alisjahbana
CEO of GC Media

Yessie Yosetya
Director of XL Axiata

Judy Lee
CEO of Dragonfly Capital
Board Director of DBS Bank Singapore

Anika Faisal
Commissioner of Bank Jago

Risa E. Rustam
Chief of Finance and Human Resources Officer of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX)

Wita Krisanti
Executive Director of Indonesia Business Coalition for Women Empowerment

Dian Andyasuri
Director of BUMA International Group

Melisa Rusli
CEO of Permata Bank

Alexandra Askandar
Deputy President Director of Bank Negara Indonesia

Swandajani Gunadi
Human Capital & Marketing Director of Adira Finance