Adhika Widya Sena

2013 - 2017 Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)

Adhika is a seasoned human resources leader in Indonesia whose career spans across multinational sectors. He is recognised for driving transformation and firmwide excellence. Throughout his tenure in Novo Nordisk Indonesia, he actively collaborates with the leadership team to launch a new, innovative therapy area within 95 days. He also evolved the company into a focussed structure to support the company ambition within a record-breaking period of 45 days. As a strategic partner to the General Manager, he propelled the company to achieve the #1 Best Place to Work in Indonesia 2024, continuing to foster engaging employee experiences and organisational excellence. Earlier at P&G Indonesia, he worked with the site leadership team to enable P&G Operations Indonesia to become the fastest progressing site globally through the Integrated Work Systems (IWS) framework. He also played a key role in earning the company multiple accolades. He was also personally awarded Gold Award as HR Manager of the Year at the HR Excellence Awards 2021 and Silver Award as Young HR Talent of the Year at the HR Excellence Awards 2020. Between 2014 and 2017, he served as a debate coach at SMA Negeri 5 Bandung, guiding students to championship titles and speaker accolades across prestigious competitions. Simultaneously, he served in several teaching and research assistant roles at the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) across diverse courses including Mechanics of Materials, System Dynamics and Simulation, Lasers and Fiber Optics, and several laboratories. His contributions ranged from delivering tutorials and assisted over 1,700 students and teachers, conducting pioneering research on biosensors and food safety detection devices. His excellence was honoured being named “Excellent Assistant” for five consecutive semesters. His research journey extended to the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), where he interned at the Research Centers for Physics and Metrology. Under expert supervision, he explored optical characterisation of organic materials and contributed to laser calibration systems, producing journal articles as first author for international publication. In parallel, he nurtured language proficiency and global readiness as an English Instructor at several English language training providers, delivering tailored lessons for students, professionals, and corporate clients such as PLN (Persero) Pusharlis. His freelance proofreading work for the 2nd International Symposium on Frontier of Applied Physics (ISFAP 2016) and translation projects for The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and a national steel fabricator further underscored his precision and cross-disciplinary fluency. As an Independent Consultant, he designed and executed a strategic selection and training programme for PJB Cirata’s BPWC Unit, preparing them for national-level English contests and edutainment initiatives. His career evolved from education and research into high-impact leadership roles across Procter & Gamble Indonesia. Starting as an Associate in the firm's Human Resources (HR) department, he rose to become Manager, responsible for Product Supply HR Business Partner (HRBP) and Jakarta Plant Employee & Labor Relations Leader, he led Indonesia Product Supply's organisational redesign and multiple business transformation projects across functions impacting more than 1,600 people. He worked with the managers to overdeliver the corporate survey favourability, making Product Supply the function with highest engagement rate in P&G Indonesia in 2020. As Senior Manager and later Director in Sales & Brand HRBP, he halved attrition trends, redesigned organisational structures, and turnaround enterprise-wide morale and engagement. He also qualified as the 1st P&G Investigation Master in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMA), where he also designed and led P&G AMA’s 1st Investigation Capability Program and qualified 70 new corporate investigators within 5 months. In his final role as a Director, Jakarta Plant HR Leader, he led a team of eight, overdelivering productivity target, halving regretted attrition, and bringing the site corporate survey favourability as the highest manufacturing site globally in its business category. Beyond P&G, he advised Hulu Talent, worked at Daya Dimensi Indonesia, and co-founded Wicara.org, empowering hundreds through public speaking and personal development. In 2024, he stepped into the role of People & Organisation Director at Novo Nordisk Indonesia, leading HR, commercial and corporate capability, and corporate communications for the organisation. His commitment to advancing HR thinking led him to co-found HRStories in 2025, a platform where HR professionals connect, grow, and lead through real-world narratives. Simultaneously, he serves at The New You Institute as a Human Resources Expert, designing leadership workshops and advising on industry trends. Since 2021, he has served as Chief Product Officer and Tutor at Nafadika Academy, delivering HR courses and consultancy to a wide spectrum of clients, from startups to state-owned enterprises, while nurturing public understanding of human capital strategy. His dedication to education also shines through his role as a Teaching Practitioner in the programme by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and Guest Lecturer teaching subjects like Industrial Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, and Introduction to Management across eight universities nationwide, including Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), University of Indonesia (UI), and Institute for Life-Sciences (i3L)

He co-owns PT. Naratama Fajar Mahardika (Nafadika Academy), a trusted learning platform in developing HR Talents in Indonesia delivering industry-relevant learnings, as well as HR Stories, a space for HR professionals to challenge outdated norms, embrace growth, and connect through authentic, story-driven experiences

He first authored two international journals on Procedia Engineering, Volume 170, 2017: Optical wavelength meter calibration using Iodine stabilised He-Ne laser, and Optical characterisation of major compounds in different types of commercial olive oil using photoluminescence method

Adhika is a sought-after speaker whose insights continue to shape Indonesia’s HR landscape, such as Transform Talent Indonesia, Digital Transformation Summit Indonesia, Indonesia HR Expo, and Future of Work Summit. Adhika is also active in building Indonesian future leaders through Nafadika Academy, HRStories, Teaching Practitioner, and various HR bootcamps, coaching, and workshops. He also inspired future professionals at the ITB Power UP Series, guiding MBA students on how to navigate their career journeys with purpose and resilience

His impact in the field of human resources has been recognised with two of the industry’s prestigious honours: the Gold Award for HR Manager of the Year at the HR Excellence Awards 2021, and the Silver Medal as Young HR Talent of the Year in 2020. These awards celebrate individuals who redefine the boundaries of people strategy, driving breakthrough results in employee engagement, performance management, and organisational transformation. Beyond personal achievements, Adhika has played instrumental role in Novo Nordisk Indonesia to become the #1 Best Place to Work in Indonesia 2024. He has also brought P&G Indonesia as HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2022 & 2023, Employer of the Year, DE&I, Women Empowerment Strategy, and Workplace Wellbeing awards at the HR Excellence Awards 2023, Digital Transformation, DE&I, and Workplace Wellbeing awards at the HR Excellence Awards 2024

He is a proud member of Mensa International, the world’s largest, oldest, and most famous high IQ society, a global community of around 150,000 highly intelligent people within the top 2% of the general population

Coming from a non-HR background, he never imagined standing among the industry’s finest. Yet in 2020 and 2021, he did it, earning the Silver Award as Young HR Talent of the Year, followed by the Gold Award for HR Manager of the Year at the prestigious HR Excellence Awards

Adhika was awarded a scholarship to pursue his Master's degree abroad, whereas he decided to defer it and focus on his learning in the new HR field. His life then took an unexpected turn — his father, a pillar of strength, suffered a stroke. Instead of leaving the country, he decided to stay and channeled his energy into building a career in the Indonesia’s HR landscape. Over the years, he transformed that challenge into a momentum. Today, he stands as the youngest director at Novo Nordisk Indonesia, a leading global healthcare company

His success is built on a powerful combination of strategy and mindset. He embraces the belief that he could reach wherever he is due to the helping hands of countless advocates, mentors, and family. For him, mentorship in life and career is not just valuable; it is vital. He also celebrates the strength of curiosity. Asking questions is a sign of humility, engagement, and growth — there is no such thing as a silly question. Every inquiry is a step toward deeper understanding. Most importantly, he lives by a quiet but empowering principle: never say no to yourself. He has seen how self-doubt can be the biggest barrier to growth. By refusing to limit his possibilities, he has opened the first door that once felt out of reach.

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