• Health, Wellbeing & The Life Sciences (HWLS)

    • In Partnership With

       

       

      Board Oversight

      Ainsley Mann

      President Director of PT Swire Investments Indonesia

      Chair

      Novita Menayang

      Special Advisor of PT Swire Investments Indonesia

      Committees

      Kanyanka Nindy
      AstraZeneca

      Mercy Francisca Sinaga
      Chief Legal & Government Relations Officer, Prudential

      Reswita D. Gisriani
      Director of Market Access, GSK

      Cyntia Ratnawati
      Senior Trade Advisor - Healthcare and Life Sciences, British Embassy Jakarta

      To deliver mutual benefit for Indonesia and the UK, the Health, Wellbeing & The Life Sciences HUB addresses the importance of healthy people to Indonesia’s economic development through innovative solutions for health and wellbeing by way of research & development and the life sciences.

      Investing in the health and wellbeing of the workforce is a strategic decision that yields numerous benefits, ranging from immediate gains in productivity for companies to long-term contributions to Indonesia’s economic development. Health and wellbeing are essential components for building sustainable, resilient, and thriving economies.

      Addressing diseases that impact workforce productivity is not only a humanitarian imperative but also a strategic and economically sound decision for both corporations and the government to reach the Golden Indonesia Vision by 2045. By addressing Communicable and non- communicable diseases (NCD) that hamper workforce productivity, the government can ensure a more robust and competitive economy. Healthy workers contribute significantly to increased efficiency and innovation, fostering economic development and competitiveness on a global scale.

      The Health, Wellbeing & The Life Sciences HUB will provide members of the British Chambers insight into innovative solutions and relevant policies for health and wellbeing that are based on research & development and the life sciences.

      This group is strictly for members and trial basis only. To join this HUB, contact membership@britcham.or.id
      Guests may be considered on request to: irene@britcham.or.id

  • Talent

    • In Partnership With

      Board Oversight

      Budiman Moerdijat 

      Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs of British Petroleum Indonesia

      Co-Chair

      Aurina Setyawitta

      National Director of PT DOE Intaward Indonesia

      Committee

      Lawrence Smith
      CEO & Co-Founder of Asian Sustainability Network

      BritCham members tell us that one of the biggest challenges to achieving the potential in Indonesia is around talent- talent acquisition, talent development, and talent retention. That is why we have established the BritCham Education Centre, our BritCham Academy and our Talent HUB.

      All BritCham members have complimentary access and participation in the Talent HUB. The Talent HUB is focused on challenges such as leadership development, professional development, and other human resource oriented emerging training solutions. We look at the challenges to management of the different generational employees. Together with our diverse domestic and international stakeholder network, our Talent HUB offers solutions for next-gen leaders, managers, employees. self-employed and entrepreneurs.

      On addition, our HUB provides human resource executives and professionals the opportunities to showcase yourselves or your corporate brand as thought leaders, to explore business challenges and to share the range of possibilities that may represent the solutions.

      This group is strictly for members and trial basis only. To join this HUB, contact membership@britcham.or.id
      Guests may be considered on request to: irene@britcham.or.id

  • Sustainability and Environment (SE)

    • In Partnership With

       

      Board Oversight

      Nurdiana Darus

      Director of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs at PT Unilever Indonesia

      Chairs

      Andy Citawarman

      Water Sector Leader of Mott Macdonald Indonesia

      Jeffry Johary

      Managing Director of OCS Indonesia

      Co-Chair

      Benny Handoko

      Director of Strategy and Business Development of PT Decorient Partaya Indonesia

      Opportunities

      Indonesia’s green growth ambitions offer fertile ground for partnership. Renewable energy —especially solar, wind, and battery storage— and Sustainable Transportation (EV, MRT, LRT systems etc.) are gaining traction, while ASEAN power grid interconnectors and cross-border electricity trading signal growing regional cooperation. Under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), Indonesia is also pursuing the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.

      Carbon markets are maturing, driven by global demand for high-integrity, verifiable credits. Nature-positive and traceable supply chains are increasingly sought after, and smart city developments are aligning sustainability, digital innovation, and green job creation. UK companies bring extensive experience in green and climate-resilient urban infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and financing tools such as green bonds, blended finance, ocean-based carbon credits, and land value capture.

      There is clear potential for PPP and B2B collaborations between UK private investors and Indonesian state- or regionally-owned enterprises in infrastructure, transportation, energy, and water. Innovative contracting approaches—such as collaborative contracting, alliancing, and integrated delivery partnerships—can redefine risk-sharing and delivery success. With UK businesses already active in Indonesia, we are well-placed to support the transfer of global know-how, technology, and climate financing mechanisms.

       

      Challenges

      However, structural and institutional barriers persist. According to the independent Climate Action Tracker, Indonesia’s climate targets and implementation pathways are rated as critically insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement goals by 2030. Regulatory gaps, overlapping responsibilities, and fragmented governance continue to stall progress.

      Key challenges include uncertainty around carbon pricing mechanisms, delays in ESG policy implementation, and overly rigid local content (TKDN) rules that inhibit the uptake of emerging, innovative and sustainable technologies. The lack of enabling frameworks for innovative climate financing—including green bonds, climate insurance, and blended finance—limits private sector engagement.

      Awareness of sustainability standards remains low among local industries, while infrastructure and data gaps in secondary cities hinder urban climate resilience. Restricted procurement models and a lack of clarity on private sector roles in public services, such as water supply, further deter international investment.

      BritCham’s Sustainability & Environment HUB is committed to working with members and Indonesian stakeholders to help bridge these gaps. By sharing UK industry expertise, building capacity, and advocating for an enabling ecosystem, we aim to convert these shared challenges into tangible pathways for climate resilience, investment, and green growth.

      This group is strictly for members and trial basis only. To join this HUB, contact membership@britcham.or.id
      Guests may be considered on request to: irene@britcham.or.id

  • Technology & Digitalisation (T&D)

    • In Partnership With

      Board Oversight

      Steve Cox

      President Director of Harbour Energy Indonesia

      Chair

      Tom West

      Director of Juicebox

      Committees

      Marini Sulaeman
      Director, GND Cyber Solutions

      Natascha Seume
      COO Operations and IT Director, HSBC Indonesia

      As the largest economy within ASEAN, Indonesia’s path to digital transformation is a crucially important one. It is a transformation that signals great change for the country, as well as tremendous opportunities and promise for British companies in this sector. Indonesia’s vast population presents an enormous market for new technology and the use of data. BritCham Indonesia’s Technology and Digitalisation HUB works to identify and capture the opportunities that the digital transformation will bring, but it will also highlight the challenges and risks businesses operating in this sector might face. With that in mind, we seek member companies that would like to join and be part of this exciting initiative.

      In terms of what’s on offer, Indonesia currently has one of the highest rates of internet usage in Asia with over 212 million regular users as of January this year, or 77 percent of the population. Indonesia is also home to 167 million social media users, over 60 percent of the population, and has more than 350 million active smartphone connections – a figure that exceeds 100 percent of the population! E-commerce platforms are growing in scope and scale, and government services are now increasingly delivered online and via smartphone apps.

      But the HUB will also work on the challenges and risks posed by this rapid transformation. These range from data privacy and protection, on which there is an ongoing discourse with government, to discussion on the cross-border traffic in data and the prevention of fraud. The HUB will also review, for example, the emerging regulatory environment for internet service companies, the registration and taxation of entities and any restrictions on their activities.

      In short, we believe that British companies are well-placed to contribute to Indonesia’s digital transformation and look forward to seeing you at HUB meetings!

      This group is strictly for members and trial basis only. To join this HUB, contact membership@britcham.or.id
      Guests may be considered on request to: irene@britcham.or.id

  • Professional Women's (PWH)

    • In Partnership With

      Board Oversight

      Ingrid Siburian

      President Director and Country Chair of Shell Indonesia

      Chair

      Sony Jethnani

      Marketing Director of PT Hansika Unggul Indah

      Committees

      Dharmesti Sindhu
      Founder of EQ More

      BritCham Indonesia, as a Chamber of Commerce, has represented a diverse international business community for over four decades. It is proud of its mission to facilitate trade and investment between Indonesia and the UK, and equally proud of its reputation as the most active and innovative foreign Chamber in Indonesia. Thirteen years ago, BritCham Indonesia established the Professional Women's Hub (PWH), a sector group with a unique vision.

      PWH's unique selling proposition is that it is the first women-only group within European chambers. Its vision is to elevate and connect women in business. Through monthly meetings and webinars, PWH encourages and helps women develop new business connections, learn new skills, and improve their careers. It advocates for fairness and equality for women, attracts new BritCham Indonesia members, and fosters greater engagement among PWH and other women's communities. Additionally, PWH provides business matching opportunities through its events.

      PWH boasts a diverse membership, including both local and expatriate women, and its events are well attended. The group aims to showcase leaders and speakers who are making a difference through their work and the organisations they represent. The ability to think big is what makes women's communities so powerful. To inspire others and make the world a better reflection of collective visions and values, it is essential to first be inspired. Currently, PWH's committee is led by Sony Jethnani as Chairwoman.

      This group is strictly for members and trial basis only. To join this HUB, contact membership@britcham.or.id
      Guests may be considered on request to: irene@britcham.or.id