James W. Sasongko

Chief of People and Organisation Transformation

Samator Group
James Waskito Sasongko is a professional with over 20 years of experience in human resources and organisational transformation. He currently serves as the Chief of People and Organisation Transformation at the Samator Group, which includes Samator Indo Gas, Indonesia’s largest industrial gas company. His primary focus is on integrating human capital development into the company’s strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals. With a strong focus on culture of innovation, sustainability, and human capital optimisation, he actively contributes to both company and industry growth in response to environmental and technological challenges.

His professional contributions are well-recognised within the industry. As past winner and past judge for the Human Resources Excellence Awards, reflecting his expertise and standing is nothing new in the field of human capital and employee experience. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he holds the position of first vice chair at a prominent industry association in Indonesia. In this role, he actively supports initiatives to enhance strategies and capabilities within the industrial gas sector, contributing to Indonesia’s ambitious 2050 Net Zero Emissions targets. His leadership and commitment exemplify his dedication to driving progress and sustainability within the industry.

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