Amalia S. Lestari is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in compliance, internal audit, risk management, and corporate governance. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Indonesia in 1988 and has since built an extensive portfolio of professional certifications, including Chartered Accountant (Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia), Indonesia Internal Audit Practitioner (IIA Indonesia), Certification in Audit Committee Practices (Ikatan Komite Audit Indonesia), Governance, Risk, and Compliance – Executive (LSP BNSP), as well as qualifications in Qualified Healthcare Internal Audit, Certified International Information System Auditor, and Risk Management Level 4 (BSMR).

Her professional journey began at one of the global Big Four audit firms, where she advanced from Junior Auditor to Audit Manager, leading audit engagements across the banking, financial services, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. This early foundation not only strengthened her technical expertise but also provided her with broad industry exposure that shaped her subsequent career in governance and risk oversight.

Over the years, Amalia has held senior leadership roles in compliance, internal audit, and treasury services compliance, and has actively contributed as a member of Audit and Risk Monitoring Committees within the financial services sector. Her career spans multiple industries, with significant contributions to the banking and financial services sector, the public sector, and higher education. She currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee at a state-owned enterprise and as Head of Internal Audit at a leading higher education institution.