Imelda Harsono serves as the Chief of Risk, Technology and Compliance at PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk, a leading manufacturing and distribution company in Indonesia, specializing in industrial gas. The firm plays a crucial role in supporting various sectors, including healthcare, infrastructure, and energy transition.
Founded in 1916, the company expanded significantly under Imelda's various roles in top leadership position after her family's acquisition in 2004, growing from a valuation of $10 million to $500 million in 2023. Imelda is passionate about sustainability and has initiated several green initiatives within the company, such as developing environmentally friendly chemical solutions and renewable energy projects. She also led a digital transformation project that started in 2017, building the vision of Samator 4.0.
As a second-generation entrepreneur, Imelda draws inspiration from her father. She is dedicated to empowering women to take on leadership roles, believing that this sets the stage for future generations of female entrepreneurs.
Imelda's credentials are impressive: she's been recognized as one of the top 10 Indonesia Young Women Future Business Leaders by SWA Magazine in 2014, and one of the top 10 Indonesia Most Powerful Businesswomen by Indonesia Tatler in 2018. In 2019, Tatler Asia named her one of Asia's Most Influential in Industry and Energy, and in 2022, she was nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Imelda’s vision for PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk is to position the company for sustained growth and to become a billion-dollar enterprise in Indonesia. She aims to achieve this by focusing on innovation, sustainability, strategic alliances, and excellence in operations, customer service, talent, finance, branding and compliance.