Lestari Bornok Melita Siagian
PLN Indonesia
Presentation: From Nusa Penida to National Scale: Financing the De-Dieselisation Transition in Indonesia’s Isolated Grids.
Lestari is a professional at PLN Indonesia Power, Indonesia, with more than eight years of experience in the electricity sector. Throughout her career at PLN, she has primarily worked in operations, logistics and project management, gaining hands-on experience in supply chain optimisation, operational efficiency and power infrastructure project delivery.
She has recently transitioned into corporate and project finance, where she is involved in evaluating and supporting the financing of numerous power generation projects, including renewable energy developments.
Her current role involves financial modelling, investment analysis and risk assessment to support investment decisions and capital allocation across renewable and conventional power generation projects. Her combination of operational experience and financial expertise provides her with a practical perspective on the financial and implementation challenges of Indonesia’s energy transition.
She holds an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia.