Sintesa Group (PT Widjajatunggal Sejahtera), which began as a family business over a century ago, is an Indonesian strategic investment holding company guided by a vision of Sustainable Excellence.
Since its establishment in 1919, Sintesa Group has continuously evolved, making transformation part of its DNA. Today, the Group manages a diverse portfolio across various regions in Indonesia through 4 business pillars and more than 15 subsidiaries. Anchored by its SDGs roadmap, “Sintesa for the Earth,” Sintesa continues to strengthen its strategic position and build sustainable competitive advantages for the long term.
Business Pillars
• Industrial Products
• Consumer Products
• Property
• Energy
Our Operations
Chief Executive Officer of Sintesa Group
Shinta W. Kamdani is the CEO of Sintesa Group, also well-known as a leading Indonesian business leader. Under her leadership, Sintesa Group has experienced tremendous growth, transformed from a family business into a strategic investment holding company, and has become a major player in the Indonesian market.
She graduated from Barnard College and Harvard Business School. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Shinta has a deep understanding of the Indonesian business landscape and a reputation for being a visionary leader. She has been listed three times in Forbes Asia’s 50 Powerful Businesswomen, among other international awards.
As a businesswoman, Shinta is also involved in numerous business and social activities that have positive impacts on the environment, community, and business in Indonesia and worldwide, namely:
• Chairman of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO)
• Coordinating Vice Chairman for Human Development, Culture and Sustainable Development Kadin Indonesia
• Vice Chair and Executive Board Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• Co-chair of Global Investor for Sustainable Development (GISD)
• Chair of the UN ESCAP Sustainable Business Network (ESBN)
• Founder of the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD)
• Founder of the Indonesian Business Coalition on Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE)
• Founder of Angel Investment Network Indonesia (ANGIN)
• Board of Trustees of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
• Strategic Advisor to Business for Nature (BfN)
• Board of Trustees of Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF)
• Chair of the B20 Indonesia 2022
With the intensive and extensive experience of our executive committee, Sintesa Group has developed strong and professional governance in bolstering the agility and performance of the company.
Vice President of Corporate Strategy
Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Abyasa Kamdani graduated with a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and is currently spearheading the Corporate Strategy division at Sintesa Group.
Previously, Abyasa was part of TSI Group, an international renewable energy company specializing in utility-scale solar and currently managing numerous funds into global securities and markets. He also founded Aquaterra Investama- a vehicle designed to connect investors with high margin cash generating projects across sectors.
Today, he focuses on investment initiatives, human empowerment and revolutionary opportunities which can bridge the gap between people, planet and profits. Abyasa believes in conserving the world that keeps humans alive as well as inspiring others to live for something greater than themselves.
Vice President of Human Resources
Arbono is responsible for the human resources area of all Sintesa Group subsidiaries. Graduated from the University of Indonesia majoring in psychology, he has extensive experience in the field of human resources. His work experience in human resources covers Danone AQUA, CIBA Specialty Chemicals, Skefindo Primatama Indonesia, PT. Bank PDFCI, DHL Indonesia and Nestle Indonesia.
Vice President of Communication and Sustainability
Inka Prawirasasra is a sustainability and communication professional with over two decades of experience spanning media, corporate affairs, and global sustainability initiatives. Currently serving as the VP Communication and Sustainability of Sintesa Group, she was involved in various international engagements including the B20 Indonesia 2022, UN Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, UN-ESCAP Sustainable Business Network, Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), and KADIN Indonesia.
A certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) professional, Inka is known for her expertise in aligning communication strategies with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and for leading the implementation of Sintesa Group’s SDG roadmap, Sintesa for the Earth. Her earlier career as a journalist honed her strengths in research, policy communication, and media engagement.
Vice President of Finance
Stephen graduated from Monash University, Australia with a Master of Business Administration and is also a CPA Australia and CMA holder. Prior to joining the group, he has extensive experience in Financial Management, Accounting and Operational Finance in Manufacturing, Hotel & Property, Pharmaceutical and Services for both Multinational and National companies such as Merck Sharp Dohme Pharmaceutical, Rajawali Group, Avery Dennison, British American Tobacco and Indocement.
