2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

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Gherry Akbar

VP-HR Business Partner

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison

Gherry Akbar is a transformative HR leader and certified facilitator with extensive experience in HR business partnering, talent management, leadership development, and culture transformation. He currently serves as VP–HR Business Partner at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, advising senior leaders across functions on talent strategy, succession planning, performance transformation, and organisational effectiveness. Gherry has designed and facilitated impactful leadership programs, built internal coaching capability, and supported enterprise-wide talent review and succession planning.

Previously, he led people development and culture initiatives, including leadership academies, engagement programs, and continuous improvement initiatives that delivered measurable business value. Passionate about empowering leaders and teams, he combines strategic HR expertise, facilitation capability, and business acumen to build resilient, future-ready organisations and scalable talent ecosystems.

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Irene Myrtasanti

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Amih Nuraini

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VP-HR Business Partner

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Yussy Santoso

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HR Director

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HR Director

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ZTE Indonesia