The ESG Leader Gap: Why Professionals Must Upskill Now

Maria has over 20 years research and consulting experience in projects with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Higher Education Sectors. She has established two master’s degree programs specializing in CSR and Social Entrepreneurship, and she also has a Ph. D from The University of Technology Sydney. She has also led numerous sustainability-related programs for various private and state-owned enterprises.

Elim Sritaba is a sustainability leader with extensive experience in integrating ESG principles into corporate strategy and business operations. As Chief Sustainability Officer at APP Group, she leads sustainability initiatives that drive responsible business practices, stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation while addressing environmental and social challenges.

Nunik Maharani is passionate about lifelong learning and sustainability, serving as the former Sustainability and Communication Director of Austindo Nusantara Jaya (ANJ) Grup dan the member of Supervisory Committee of Tahija Foundation. As a student in the Master of Management ESG program at Universitas Sanata Dharma, she actively explores emerging ESG practices and shares insights from her learning journey to inspire professionals and future sustainability leaders to continuously develop their capabilities.

Dr. Titus Odong Kusumajati, M.A. is an economist and lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sanata Dharma, with expertise in community development, microfinance, and small and medium enterprise (SME) development. His research and consulting experience focuses on poverty alleviation, rural economic development, and the role of Credit Unions in strengthening community welfare. He has also been actively involved in the evaluation and monitoring of development programs led by international organizations and frequently shares his expertise with government institutions and civil society organizations on sustainable community development.