Our Team

Wayne graduated from the University of Sheffield obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (Honours). He has over 20 years of work experience of which last 13 years he has dedicated to the Human Resource field. He has worked as a Senior Project Manager for a Consultancy company handling government projects. He then moved to join a professional recruitment and staffing solutions organization specializing in Oil & Gas where he was the Operations Director. He had this role for 3 years before starting Connect Energy Services, where he has a team of dedicated personnel serving the Oil & Gas Industry from crewing management to manpower supply services to various Multinational energy companies in Singapore and across the globe.

Wayne is now the Group CEO of Connect International Holding, a diverse holding company offering varied solutions in the fields of manpower services, executive search, non-destructive testing and inspection services, technical solutions and many more.

Wayne has profound competence in fields of business development and management. He is also highly skilled at promoting an enterprise and building up its brand value. Wayne has an in-depth understanding of the prevailing market conditions and industry trends.

John has over 35 years of experience in Human Resources in the Asia Pacific with work experience in Indonesia (20 years), Australia, India and in the Asia Pacific. He has a Masters Degree in Human Resources from XLRI, Jamshedpur, an Advanced HR Diploma from IIM Ahmedabad along with a Master of Business by Research (Competency Based HR Systems) from Monash University, Australia which was upgraded to a PhD program and is ongoing.

He is currently Commissioner  at PT Potentia HR Consulting, a leading HR Consulting and Executive Search company in the Asia Pacific, also located in Jakarta. His areas of Expertise for Executive Search includes Senior Executives / BOD level / Senior Manager Levels for: Mining & Minerals / Manufacturing / FMCG / Human Resources / Finance / Services Sector with the main focus of search in Indonesia / Asia Pacific for both Expats & Local Indonesian Senior Management.

John has held positions such as General Manager & HR Director for Coats Ltd (British Multinational in Indonesia 2002-2005 / called Madura Coats in India), Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Indorama Indonesia (1994-2010). He has also worked with MRF Ltd (Corporate HR Manager), Bank of America, and Best & Crompton, India.

Main areas of expertise includes:

• Recruitment & Selection – senior levels
• Competency Based HR Systems
• Strategic Human Resources
• Training & Development
• Job Evaluation
• Certified Assessor – Hogan Assessments (www.hoganassessments.com, USA)

He was visiting faculty and taught HR as visiting faculty at Postgraduate level in several universities across the Asia Pacific including Monash University, Swinburne University and RMIT, Australia. In Indonesia he was visiting faculty to the Swiss German University and IPMI Indonesia and in India with leading MNCs / Institutes (LIBA and Madras School of Social Work) for Postgraduate levels in Human Resources.

Jeremy has 10 years of experience recruiting senior management into countries around the world. He has worked in the UK , France , India and Indonesia and has placed candidates into over 30 countries globally.

Jeremy supports multinational companies with their hiring regionally and has build a strong relationship with several stakeholders and assisting them with their strategic hires globally. Having a dual background , he is able to adapt his search methodologies to identify candidates who are a good fit technically as well as culturally.

He has a Masters in Marketing and Brand Management and has studied in France and the United States.

Outside the office , Jeremy is someone who likes to integrate with locals and immerse himself culturally in the place that he lives in. He has lived in 8 countries in his life and has finally found his home in Indonesia.

He is always keen to discuss new market trends and the global and local employment market, and would be very keen to support you with either your next hire or help you find your next dream job.

Siska graduated from the Tourism Institute of Bandung with an associate’s degree in Tours and Travel Management. She entered the recruitment and staffing industry in 2007 and has worked with several leading Japanese and Indian Recruitment Firms in Indonesia. She has assisted hundreds of candidates in finding their ideal jobs and has built long-term relationships with clients and partners. She has a deep-rooted passion for connecting talent with opportunity and creating value for both employers and employees.

As a Business Development and Operations Manager, she leads a team of professionals who deliver comprehensive HR solutions and services to clients across various industries. With over a decade of expertise in professional services recruitment and a strong background in business development, permanent placement, career development, and HR consulting, Siska can drive her team to acquire high-quality candidates and help build the company into a powerful business.

Arin obtained her Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts from Universitas Indonesia and University of Queensland, respectively, with Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Social Psychology as her main focus.

She has more than 3 years of experience in Training, People Development, Organizational Development, and Employer Branding. She has multitude of experience in Oil & Gas, Engineering, and other sectors.

She also has a strong background in research having participated in different research projects at the University of Queensland. Additionally, she has worked in various HR projects namely Job Appraisal and Job Evaluation.

Fitri is a graduate from the University of Indonesia having majored in Business Administration. Fitri joined Potentia HR in 2014 and since then, she has worked with a diverse range of clients, both multinational and national companies.

Fitri’s professional portfolio reads like a cross-section of the business world, touching on Manufacturing, FMCG, Information Technology, Flavor & Fine Fragrance, Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, E-Commerce, Engineering, and Electronics. Her connections and reach extend not only across Indonesia but also throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Beyond recruitment, Fitri is a certified Excellent Tester, boasting proficiency in a range of assessment tools such as Hogan, PAPI Kostick, DISC, and IST. Her versatility doesn’t stop there; Fitri has experience in many HR projects, including Psychological Testing and Performance Appraisal, as well as contributing to Salary Survey initiatives.

Roshni got her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honors) from Help University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and predominantly focused on research. She has over 5 years of experience in HR, Executive Recruitment, Performance Management, Assessments, and Employee Relations. She has mostly worked with Consulting Firms, Funds / VCs, Technology, Startups, Retail, eCommerce, Financial Services, and Consumer Goods. She is experienced in placing C-levels and Country Leads.

She has also worked on projects like compensation reviews and surveys, employee handbooks, and policy manuals.

Her areas of expertise include Executive Placements, Performance Appraisals, HR Policies, Compensation Review, Assessments, Venture Funds, Technology, Consulting, Financial Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, and Digital Media

Zulvie is a seasoned Recruitment Consultant with expertise in sales strategy, client development, and revenue growth. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a focus on Human Resources, she excels in presentations, client meetings, and offering valuable recommendations. Zulvie is proficient in Executive Staffing, Executive Search, Recruitment, and Business Development. With a proven track record as a 360 consultant, she has worked with local and multinational clients in various sectors, including consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, marketing & advertising, and tech startups. Zulvie provides tailored recruitment solutions, showcasing her exceptional skill set in end-to-end recruitment.

Samuel graduated from Loughborough University obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. He has 3 years of work experience predominantly in digital marketing combined with internship experiences in social media and recruitment roles. He has worked as a CRM Operations Specialist for a Sports Media company where he executed various digital marketing acquisition and retention strategies. He then joined Potentia HR as a recruitment intern before pursuing a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management. Samuel is now Business Consultant Manager at Potentia HR.

Glorya graduated from University of Padjadjaran, majoring in English Literature. Starting her career in the manpower and outsourcing service organization specializing in oil & gas industry, she has extensive experience in end-to-end recruitment and manpower management.

Glorya started at Potentia HR as a Researcher, having extended her support in hiring process of several multinational and local companies across industries such as Manufacturing (Paint, Palm Oil and Automotive Parts), Energy & Power and FMCG. She also has worked on other HR project like performance appraisal. Within 6 months, she was promoted to Junior Consultant position.

Monica is a Recruitment consultant with a passion for connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and placing top-tier candidates across various industries. Committed to delivering recruitment solutions that meet both client and candidate needs.

Prior to Potentia HR Consulting, she was a Business Development executive from technology company specializing in innovative solutions and products, helping on expanding a new market in Asia Pacific and knowing how to provide long term relationship with business partner along to create a better service at Software as A Service (SaaS) Industry especially for Internet Service Provider.

Monica earned her double degree from Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University, majoring in International Business Management and Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, majoring in International Business

Angela Irena Mihardja is a proficient recruitment consultant with a strong foundation in communication and journalism. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Journalism from Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, which equipped her with exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Currently, Angela works as a Recruitment Consultant and HR Solution expert at Potentia HR Consulting – SpenglerFox, a role she has held since April 2024. Prior to this, she was an Executive Recruitment Consultant at Talentvis, where she specialized in placing high-caliber candidates in executive positions. Her earlier role as a Financial Consultant at Allianz from October 2021 to October 2022 involved advising clients on financial planning and insurance solutions.

Angela’s career began with a Reporter Internship at KapanLagi Youniverse, where she developed her journalistic skills. Her diverse professional background, spanning recruitment, financial consulting, and journalism, makes her a versatile and effective professional in the HR industry.

Shereen is a results-oriented professional with a background in Management, complemented by a comprehensive academic foundation from Swiss German University. Prior to Potentia, she served as a Recruitment Consultant at a prominent multinational headhunting firm, where she specialized in placing top-tier talent in executive positions.

With a proven track record as a 360 consultant, she has worked with both local and multinational clients across various sectors, including IT, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, marketing, and startups. Her practical experience in recruitment has equipped her with a keen understanding of market dynamics and the ability to navigate competitive landscapes.

Nadia is a professional recruiter with a background in psychology, having graduated from Bina Nusantara University. Her journey in the corporate world began in 2014 when she joined a multinational automobile company as a Corporate Recruiter, where she gained valuable insights into talent acquisition and management.

In 2017, Nadia transitioned her career to staffing and recruiting agencies, serving as a Recruitment Consultant and working with several leading Japanese companies. Specializing in engineering disciplines, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with clients across diverse industries such as EPC, Power/ Energy, Manufacturing, construction, trading, automotive, and IT.

With her expertise in understanding both the technical requirements and the human element of recruitment, Nadia is dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities that drive success for both candidates and clients alike

Kuvita is currently pursuing her degree at LSPR University Jakarta, majoring in Marketing Communication. With over 5 years of work experience, including more than 3 years in the HR field, her proficiency spans recruitment, candidate sourcing, interview facilitation, database management, ATS & job portal management, and creating employee agreements. Kuvita efficiently handles a variety of tasks and excels at identifying exceptional profiles for our clients.

Additionally, Kuvita contributes as a member of the company’s creative team and actively cultivates a positive workplace culture to boost employee engagement and strengthen interpersonal relationships.