KE-JKT

Founded in 2021, Komite Ekonomi Kreatif Jakarta (KE-JKT) is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening Jakarta’s position as a global creative economy hub.

Creative
Cultural
Innovative
Inclusive
Creative
Cultural
Innovative
Inclusive
Creative
Cultural
Innovative
Inclusive
Creative
Cultural
Innovative
Inclusive
Creative
Cultural
Innovative
Inclusive
Creative
Cultural
Innovative
Inclusive

KE-JKT serves as a bridge between the creative industry, government, and private sector, fostering innovation, advocating for policy improvements, and facilitating business growth within Jakarta’s creative ecosystem.

Jakarta is more than just a city—it is a melting pot of ideas where creativity meets opportunity. With a rich and diverse creative industry, Jakarta has a multiplier effect on other industries, driving innovation, investment, and economic growth. KE-JKT is committed to maximizing this impact by supporting creatives, businesses, and policymakers in building a globally competitive ecosystem.

Our Vision & Mission

Vision

KE-JKT serves as a bridge between the creative industry, government, and private sector, fostering innovation, advocating for policy improvements, and facilitating business growth within Jakarta’s creative ecosystem.

Mission

  • Advocate for policies and resources that fuel the creative sector
  • Expand market access and global partnerships
  • Empower and equip creative talent with knowledge and resources

Team

KE-JKT is led by experienced professionals and creative industry leaders who are committed to shaping the future of Jakarta’s creative economy.

Executive Board

Robby Wahyudi

Chairman

Robby Wahyudi

Chairman

Robby Wahyudi is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in Indonesia’s creative industry, specializing in IP development, investment, and commercialization. As the founder of Katapel.id, Indonesia’s first IP incubation program, he has helped numerous creators refine and scale their intellectual properties into sustainable businesses.

He is also actively involved in the JICAF movement, an initiative that strengthens the connection between arts, culture, and the creative economy, fostering collaboration among artists, businesses, and policymakers. His expertise spans IP incubation, licensing, monetization, and market expansion, with a strong focus on building an ecosystem where local IPs can thrive.

Now serving as the Chairman of Komite Ekonomi Kreatif Jakarta (2025-2029), Robby is committed to advancing IP-driven industries, supporting investment opportunities, and ensuring Jakarta’s creative economy continues to grow both regionally and globally.

Poppy Octavia

Secretary General

Poppy Octavia

Secretary General

Poppy is the founder and ‘Chief Mother Officer’ of the creative agency Madre Indonesia. Since 2017, she has handled major projects under Madre such as the Pesona Indonesia tourism campaign, IDEAFEST 2017 & 2018, and ICINC x 88rising.

Fadhila Hasna Athaya

Deputy Secretary General

Fadhila Hasna Athaya

Deputy Secretary General

Dhila has extensive experience as a Co-founder and Creative Director at Selaksa, a digital communication consultancy focused on startups, creative industry, and digital transformation. Dhila works closely with startups, corporates, government institutions, and various organizations to build relationships, conduct research, design strategies, and implement communication programs. Currently, she is also Head of Asian Creative and Digital Economy Youth Summit (ACE-YS).

Vita Datau

General Treasurer

Vita Datau

General Treasurer

Vita Datau is a prominent figure in Indonesia’s gastronomy and tourism sectors. She founded and chairs the Indonesia Gastronomy Network, aiming to promote the nation’s rich culinary heritage. From 2015 to 2019, she led the Acceleration Team for the Development of Culinary and Shopping Tourism at the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia. Her expertise lies in strategic project management, focusing on sustainable community development rooted in Indonesia’s cultural diversity.

Redemptus Rangga Raditya

Deputy Chair 1: Strategic Policy and Government Relations

Redemptus Rangga Raditya

Deputy Chair 1: Strategic Policy and Government Relations

Redemptus Rangga is an entrepreneur committed to building impactful businesses, the Founder & CEO of Rangkai.id, a global Indonesian streaming service. With 9+ years in Indonesia’s startup and entertainment industries, he has contributed to national film policy at Bappenas, focusing on strategic development and implementation of the film ecosystem, and led Apresiasi Film Indonesia at Kemendikbud. He also has investment portfolios in JadiPrint.com (online printing) and ElbowBox (circuit boxing).

Ivan Chen

Deputy Chair 2: Industrial Development and Partnership Division (Local / International)

Ivan Chen

Deputy Chair 2: Industrial Development and Partnership Division (Local / International)

Ivan Chen is the CEO and Founder of Anantarupa Studios. He is an IT college dropout with a passion for culture, movies, games, and technology. Ivan Chen was honored by the Museum of Indonesian Records for creating the first VR museum platform for education and the first VR tourism platform, which helped Indonesia rank in the top ten most visited pavilions at the 2015 World Expo in Milano. Since 2013, Ivan has been building the foundation for the content and cultural sectors, mentoring emerging talents, and providing his expertise to various ministries of the Republic of Indonesia for public policy and regulatory refinement. He is also an expert for the UNESCO 2005 Convention, advocating Indonesia’s cultural influence on a global scale.

Sunny Gho

Deputy Chair 3: Capacity Enhancement and Innovation Division

Sunny Gho

Deputy Chair 3: Capacity Enhancement and Innovation Division

A nearly two-decade veteran of the comics industry, Sunny has collaborated with iconic publishers like Marvel and DC Comics. Shifting his focus to the Indonesian comic scene, he has spearheaded the production of over 50 titles since 2015 through KOSMIK Network, one of the country’s leading comic studios with a globally recognized IP portfolio.

In 2023, Sunny co-founded the Jakarta Illustration and Creative Arts Festival, a multi-week event showcasing illustrators and toy designers. Aiming to cultivate a younger generation of art collectors, the festival is a cornerstone of Sunny’s efforts to strengthen the Indonesian visual arts ecosystem.

Ogi Wicaksana

Deputy Chair 4: Public Relations and Community Division

Ogi Wicaksana

Deputy Chair 4: Public Relations and Community Division

Communication Practitioner With 10+ Years of Experience

Supervisory Board

Ricky Pesik

Chairman of Supervisory Board

Ricky Pesik

Chairman of Supervisory Board

Ricky Pesik, an advertising professional for 25 years, held key roles in the Indonesia Advertising Agencies Association, Citra Pariwara, and APMF. He was the first Indonesian jury member at Cannes Lions (2012) and served on the Asia Pacific Effie Awards (2014). He was Vice-Chair of BEKRAF (2015-2019) and Special Staff for Digital & Creative Industries (2020). Currently, he is President Commissioner of ITDC and leads digital & creative economy initiatives at KADIN Indonesia.

Diana Nazir

Supervisory Board Member

Diana Nazir

Supervisory Board Member

Diana Nazir is the Design Director and Founder of PT ARTURA INSANINDO, a leading interior design consultancy based in Jakarta. With a career dedicated to bridging the realms of design and art, Diana established Yayasan Design+Art Indonesia in 2009 and has played a pivotal role in Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD), an annual festival celebrating contemporary art and design, as a Steering Committee member since 2011.

In addition to her work as an interior design consultant, Diana is a prominent curator of Indonesian design talent and serves as a juror for various design festivals and competitions. Her recent curatorial roles include prestigious events such as New York Now 2018, the Indonesian Pavilion at Salone del Mobile Milano (2017, 2018, and 2024), Ambiente The Show at Messe Frankfurt 2017, and the London Design Biennale (2016 and 2018), where she was appointed by the Agency of Indonesia Creative Economy.

Diana is also a certified member of the Indonesian Association of Interior Designers (HDII) and contributes to numerous interior design magazines.

Mochtar Sarman

Supervisory Board Member

Mochtar Sarman

Supervisory Board Member

Mochtar Sarman, CEO of Juara Raga Adidaya & The Licensing Guy, played a key role in Asian Games 2018 merchandise and collaborations with Persija Jakarta and Satria Muda Mahaka. A Pasadena Art Center graduate, he worked at Disney for 21+ years. Known for bold colors and playful compositions, he pioneered Chomadepth painting and AR-integrated art in Indonesia, expanding his work beyond 2D to sculptures, sneakers, and packaging, blending futuristic styles with depth and motion.

Irawan Karseno

Supervisory Board Member

Irawan Karseno

Supervisory Board Member

Irawan Karseno is a contemporary artist and founder of Irawan Karseno Art’s, specializing in art consultancy and procurement. A graduate of ITB’s Faculty of Art and Design (1977) with a Master’s in Marketing (1997), he served as Chairman of Jakarta Arts Council (2015-2018). He has held numerous solo exhibitions in Indonesia and abroad, participated in major group shows, and was involved in Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD) 2018.

Joshua Simandjuntak

Supervisory Board Member

Joshua Simandjuntak

Supervisory Board Member

Joshua Simanjuntak is a Trained Furniture Designer and Maker, Industrial Designer, Former Deputy for Marketing at Badan Ekonomi Kreatif, Former Senior Adviser to the Minister on Innovation and Creativity, and former Special Staff to the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.

Key partners

Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI Jakarta)

Department of Tourism and Creative Economy of Jakarta (Disparekraf)

Dewan Kesenian Jakarta

Want to Collaborate?

We welcome organizations, brands, and individuals who share our vision for Jakarta’s creative future.
Contact at our email below to explore partnership opportunities!
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