Dena Amani Utami (Dena) serves as Industrial Decarbonization Program Officer. In this role, she supports the implementation of low-carbon energy transition strategies within the industrial sector through policy analysis, the development of green policy databases, and tracking progress in sustainable energy regulations. She collaborates closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, and research organizations, to ensure the successful execution of industrial decarbonization programs.

Dena holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London (UCL), specializing in climate economics and corporate sustainability frameworks such as TCFD and SBTi. Prior to joining IESR, she built her career at a leading global energy company, managing high-value projects focused on resource optimization and logistics management. This professional background provides her with practical insights into operational efficiency and environmental compliance, which are essential for fostering sustainable business practices in the industrial sector.

Beyond her professional duties, Dena is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring diverse cuisines to gain fresh cultural perspectives. She is also a passionate reader of novels, particularly those centered on adventure and exploration, which fuel her creative thinking and drive for discovery. Her combination of energy economics expertise from UCL and global industrial experience enables her to comprehensively analyze the economic impacts of the energy transition to support sustainable development in Indonesia.