iCIO Chat

As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, this second part of our special 10th anniversary episode dives into how technology leadership is evolving in real time. Featuring,

1. Harry Surjanto, Founding Father & Advisor of iCIO Community

2. Franciscus Adam, Head of Corporate IT at Japfa Comfeed Indonesia & iCIO Community Chairman 2026–2028

3. Debbie Nova, Board Advisor & Former Group CIO at Coca-Cola

the conversation unpacks what a decade of leadership, collaboration, and shared learning has taught them about navigating uncertainty.

They discuss why organic relationships and trust between IT leaders matter more than ever, how the CIO's role has evolved from managing technology to driving business value, and why in the age of AI, the real challenge isn't finding answers anymore, but knowing which questions to ask. From AI adoption and decision-making to the irreplaceable value of human judgment, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to lead in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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In celebration of iCIO Community's 10th anniversary, this special episode of iCIO Chat brings together three key figures behind its journey:

1. Harry Surjanto, Founder & Advisor of iCIO Community

2. Franciscus Adam, Head of Corporate IT at Japfa Comfeed Indonesia & iCIO Community Chairman 2026–2028

3. Debbie Nova, Board Advisor & Group CIO at Fr. Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group, iCIO Membership Division (2016-2022)

In this insightful conversation, they revisit the origin story of iCIO Community — why it was founded, the loneliness that comes with climbing the leadership ladder, and why relationships with vendors, no matter how valuable, can never fully replace honest conversations between peers. The discussion explores how trust is built brick by brick within a community, how technology leaders navigate the balance between business value and independent judgment, and why the human connection behind every implementation still matters most, even a decade later.

This part 2 further explores how to strengthen women’s participation in STEM and leadership roles. The discussion emphasizes that progress in women leadership needs both company support through clear Diversity & Inclusion strategies and personal courage to take opportunities. Resilience, mentorship, and a growth mindset are key to thriving in today’s IT environment.

In celebration of Hari Kartini, this special episode of iCIO Chat brings together three inspiring women leaders in technology:1. Jeny Mustopha, CIO at Bank SMBC2. Gina Virginia, Director of IT & Operations at Bank CTBC3. Yessie D. Yosetya, Director & Chief Information Technology Officer at XLSMARTIn a insightful conversation, they share their journeys navigating leadership in a male-dominated industry while balancing demanding careers and family responsibilities. The discussion explores how resilience is built through real challenges, how purpose shapes leadership decisions, and how women leaders bring unique strengths in empathy, contextual thinking, and driving meaningful business impact in today’s evolving workplace.

Pada part 2 ini, Bapak Arthur Purnama membagikan pengalamannya dalam memimpin tim IT dan Product terutama dalam industri fintech. 

Pak Arthur juga menekankan pentingnya membangun tim yang tidak hanya fokus pada eksekusi, tetapi juga memahami konteks dan dampak bisnis dari setiap solusi yang dikembangkan.

Pada episode iCIO Chat kali ini, Pak Arthur Purnama berbagi perjalanan kariernya berawal dari ketertarikannya dalam dunia IT, pengalaman bekerja di Eropa membentuk pola pikirnya untuk terus belajar dengan cepat, beradaptasi dengan perubahan, serta memahami bahwa teknologi harus selalu dikaitkan dengan kebutuhan bisnis yang nyata. Pak Arthur juga menekankan pentingnya ketekunan, keberanian menghadapi tantangan baru, serta kemampuan memahami perbedaan budaya kerja sebagai fondasi penting bagi seorang technology leader dalam membangun tim dan mendorong organisasi bergerak lebih adaptif.

Di episode kali ini, Bapak Danny Natalies, CIO Kalbe Farma, membahas peran strategis IT sebagai business enabler di industri farmasi dan kesehatan. Dari tantangan mengelola banyak unit bisnis, menumbuhkan business sense di tim IT, hingga membangun ekosistem yang mendorong inovasi berkelanjutan. Pak Danny mengungkap pentingnya kedekatan antara IT dan bisnis, dan pandangannya tentang teknologi yang akan menjadi game changer di industri healthcare dalam beberapa tahun ke depan.

Di episode kali ini, Bapak Edwin Sugianto berbagi pengalamannya memegang banyak peran strategis sekaligus dalam satu jabatan mulai dari operasional, IT, kesehatan, marketing, digital, hingga HR. Mulai dari tantangan budaya pasca-merger hingga menyeimbangkan kebutuhan bisnis dan kepatuhan regulasi, Pak Edwin membagikan insight tajam seputar leadership, time management, dan bagaimana AI serta insurtech mendorong transformasi industri asuransi ke arah yang lebih agile dan kompetitif.

Pada episode kali ini, Bapak Andri Hidayat berbagi perjalanan kariernya yang bermula sebagai apoteker, hingga menjabat sebagai Direktur IT di perusahaannya saat ini. Bapak Andri membahas bagaimana roadmap transformasi digital di industri healthcare dan teknologi yang saat kini bergerak ke arah prediktif, preventif, personalize dan participatory (P4), serta inovasi seperti genomic testing, gene editing, hingga reverse aging.

Pada episode kali ini, Bapak Joseph Lembayung berbagi pengalaman mengubah tambang tradisional menjadi smart mining. Dengan menempatkan keselamatan sebagai prioritas, Ia menggarisbawahi pentingnya kolaborasi dan strategic planning untuk mendukung adopsi teknologi yang efektif dan produktif