Enviro News Asia, Jakarta – With more than two decades of experience in transport, logistics, and supply chain management, Nurmaria Sarosa has emerged as a prominent advocate for leadership, sustainability, and gender equality in Indonesia’s logistics industry.
Currently serving her second term as Chairperson of Women in Logistics and Transport Indonesia (WiLAT Indonesia), Sarosa works to strengthen the role of women and young professionals while promoting industry transformation and inclusivity.
“Logistics is no longer just about moving goods from one place to another. It is about leadership, innovation, and building a more inclusive industry where women can contribute equally,” she said in an interview.
Sarosa noted that the logistics sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digitalization, sustainability demands, and global supply chain disruptions. She emphasized that empowering women leaders is critical to navigating these challenges, adding that gender diversity strengthens organizational culture and improves strategic decision-making.
“When women are given the opportunity to lead, they bring perspectives that strengthen resilience, collaboration, and long-term thinking in organizations,” she said.
Her professional journey reflects this commitment to governance and transformation. Between 2022 and 2025, she served as an Independent Commissioner at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), where she supervised management policies and chaired the Risk Management Monitoring Committee under the Board of Commissioners.
Prior to that, she held senior executive positions in the aviation services and logistics sector, including Director of Finance and Corporate Affairs at PT Cardig International Support and Senior Executive Vice President at PT Cardig International. Her experience spans corporate restructuring, international joint ventures, investor relations, and preparations for public listings, including work related to PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta.
Sarosa believes logistics functions as a strategic backbone of economic development.
“Supply chains are the arteries of economic growth. When logistics systems become more efficient, transparent, and sustainable, they support national competitiveness and inclusive development,” she said.
Beyond her corporate roles, she founded Selaras Logistik Indonesia in 2021 to promote innovation and collaboration in logistics and supply chain services.
Her academic background reflects a strong commitment to lifelong learning. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and later completed a Master’s degree in Logistics and Transport at ITL Trisakti. She has also undertaken executive education programs at leading global institutions, including Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, Kellogg School of Management, INSEAD, and London Business School.
“Leadership today requires constant learning. Technology, sustainability, and global trade dynamics are reshaping logistics faster than ever before,” she said.
In addition to her corporate and academic pursuits, Sarosa is an active speaker, moderator, and mentor at universities and industry forums, where she shares insights on logistics, environmental sustainability, governance, and women’s empowerment. Her contributions have earned national recognition, including the “Most Outstanding Women in Financial Sector and State-Owned Enterprise” award from Infobank Magazine.
She also documented her advocacy in the book Angin Perubahan: Catatan Kecil Tentang Pemberdayaan Perempuan Menuju Kesetaraan (Wind of Change: Small Notes on Empowering Women Towards Equality), which highlights the importance of leadership and equal opportunity for women.
Sarosa believes that the future of logistics depends not only on infrastructure and technology, but on people.
“The real transformation of logistics will happen when we invest in people — especially young professionals and women who will lead the industry in the future,” she said. (*)
