About Us​

APRESI was founded to represent the voice and interests of executive search and recruitment business players in Indonesia. We unite professionals from various industries to collaborate, grow, and shape a stronger industry standard.

Elevating Standards In Recruitment Excellence

About APRESI


Asosiasi Perusahaan Recruitment dan Executive Search Indonesia (APRESI) was founded as a unified voice and professional home for recruitment and executive search firms across Indonesia. Our purpose is to elevate the standards of the industry through integrity, professionalism, and collaboration — creating a transparent, ethical, and competitive job market.

At APRESI, we believe that recruitment is not just about filling roles — it’s about shaping the future of businesses and careers. Our members are bound by a shared commitment to uphold ethical hiring practices, embrace innovation, and continuously improve through education, certification, and global collaboration.

Through advocacy, training, and partnership with the government and industry stakeholders, APRESI serves as a catalyst for positive change. We actively support members in navigating regulatory challenges, sharing market insights, and adopting new technologies to enhance recruitment quality and efficiency.

As a professional association, we also provide platforms for networking, knowledge-sharing, and international collaboration — ensuring our members stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Discover Our Journey

Our Vision

To become the leading association in building a trusted, competitive, and high-quality executive search industry in Indonesia.

Our Mission

To elevate the standards of professional recruitment services in Indonesia and become a strategic partner in developing a globally competitive talent ecosystem.

Meet Founders

Our passionate and dedicated team brings together diverse skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results. From creative visionaries to meticulous strategists, we work seamlessly to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Ricky Mulani

Chairman of the Association

Founder & CEO of Reqruit Asia, a headhunting and executive search firm specializing in talent acquisition and strategic recruitment consulting.

Bagus Hendrayono

General Treasurer

Founder & CEO of Talent Hunts Indonesia, Executive search agency with 20+ years of experience, connecting transformative talent to growing organizations.

Citra Ovani

Citra Ovani

Secretary General

CEO & Founder of HuntHire, Executive recruitment firm with a strong presence in Indonesia and Asia. We support key industries like Healthcare, Banking, FSI, Tech, Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy. We are known for speed, quality, and market insight.

Setyawan Budhi Raharjo

VP of the Association

Founder Starrecruit Indonesia, The first headhunter & recruitment agency for MSMEs (UMKM) in Indonesia. We help local businesses find top talent quickly, precisely, and reliably to support growth.

Ken Ratri Iswari

Vice Secretary

Founder & CEO of Geekhunter, a recruitment company specializing in tech, functional, and executive roles — helping leading companies across Indonesia and beyond connect with top talent.

Jeppy Sim

Vice Treasurer

Founder of match recruitment, a boutique recruitment, executive & international search firm, specializing in upper management roles with vast network locally and globally

Dicky C Nurhalim

Executive Member of the Association

Founder of Adamar Recruitment, Boutique firm specializing in engineering, manufacturing & industrial hiring with tailored talent solutions.

Shanti Rahardjo​

Executive Member of the Association

Founder of Sunrecruit Indonesia, Executive search firm for multinational & local companies. With 20+ years of experience, known for strategic hiring and delivering top talent.

Our Core Functions

01.

Ethics & Standards

Develop and uphold ethical and professional standards in the industry.

02.

Industry Bridge

Serve as a bridge between member companies, the government, and stakeholders.

03.

Training & Education

Provide education and training to improve the quality of recruitment services.

04.

Best Practices

Promote best practices in headhunting and recruitment.

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