Meet the Team

Denica Riadini-Flesch
Founder & CEO

Denica is a nerd who cares. As a development economist, she saw firsthand the challenges faced by women in last mile communities throughout her native Indonesia. This drove her to build a bridge, connecting you with the women who have been kept invisible for too long. Her 2 favorite things are researching and field tripping to meet the Ibus.
Bertram Flesch
Chief Sustainability Officer

Bertram pushes the boundaries of sustainability by building partnerships to create climate positive clothes. Originally from Germany, he has spent over a decade in Indonesia. His experience working in vocational education reform has been crucial in the development of Rumah SukkhaCitta's curriculum. His favorite thing is our Ibus' homemade snacks.
Anastasia Setiobudi
Creative Director

From sketch to your most meaningful clothes, Ana re-imagines what was to design what could be. Trained as a fashion designer in London, no detail is too small. Her favorite thing is seeing the joy and confidence felt by the women who wear our Ibus' pieces (you!).
Franka Franklin-Makarim
Advisory Board

Franka believes that businesses can be a force for good. With decades of retail experience, she brings valuable insights that continually improve our business model. She is currently the CEO of Tulola Jewelry and the first lady of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Anggita Riestiyani
Chief Operations Officer

Gita coordinates between our villages and ensuring your most meaningful clothes are ready to meet you. For her, SukkhaCitta represents hope. Where each piece becomes an opportunity to do more good and contribute for a better world in the world.
Leonard Theosabrata
Creative Director for Men

Leonard is the visionary behind some of Indonesia's largest creative movements, such as The Goods Dept, Brightspot, and Indoestri Makerspace. He is currently dedicating his time to strengthen the national ecosystem to contribute to sustainable development as the director of SMESCO (Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs).
Arti Purbo
Partnerships Manager

Arti builds partnerships that matter. From finding ways to host events that amplify our mission, to helping organizations incorporate #MadeRight into their business. Ensuring you can be part of this journey.
Natasha Salim
Junior Designer

Nat assists Ana in elevating the boundaries of our craft and designs. Always quick on her toes, she is the absolute best at multi-tasking and finishing projects on-time. She is also the one designing your custom piece, no detail is too small for her.

Sri Purwanti
Office Assistant

Sri keeps everything in order. From fabrics to inventory to packing, she's our wizard! No detail is too small for her. She individually checks our Ibus fabrics to make sure your clothes show the beauty of its handcrafted process.
Ghina Giartika Sari
Finance Wizard

 Ghina is our numbers cruncher. Her gift is making something complex understandable. Keeping us all accountable with important details like financial reporting, carbon emissions tracking, taxes, and  Impact Dashboard.
Neysa Azalia
Digital Storyteller

Neysa makes sure our important mission reaches you. She is always excited to find new ways to communicate our stories and help you discover your very own meaningful piece. Also known as the newsletter girl by our community.
Awan Ardiyanto
Visual Creative

Awan finds inspiration in human connections. He believes that seemingly mundane moments can tell a thousand stories. And he loves capturing them through photographs to share authentic lives in the villages with the world.
Linna
Regenerative Farming Lead

Linna dreams of a world where women are able to earn a fair income without having to leave their families. She runs Rumah SukkhaCitta East Java, our awards-winning craft schools that provide access to education to young mothers. All made possible by your purchases.
Herlin
Production Coordinator

Ibu Herlin is passionate in creating opportunities for other mothers. Leading our program in Bali, she coordinates all the magic behind turning our Ibus’ handcrafted fabrics into your most meaningful clothes. When she’s not tinkering with ideas in Rumah SukkhaCitta Bali, she takes care of her husband and 2 children at home.
Monika
Quality Assurance

With a passion for problem solving, Monik ensures a smooth coordination between our Ibus in different villages. No detail is too small as she catalogs and inspects each of our handmade fabrics before it’s stitched. When she’s home, she likes to sew little dolls for her family and friends.
Ninna Moneta
Chief of Business Development

Ninna is an artisan at heart. Using her work as a vehicle to be part of something bigger, she never shies from a challenge. She is currently on a mission to improve how we do things, from systemizing our processes to using data to guide our decision makings.
Indri
Retail Assistant

Indri is our angel with a sweet-tooth! Aside from being the best at styling different pieces together and finding you the best pieces, you won’t be disappointed with her brownie or bolu gulung recipe. With her crafty hands, she is also great with gift-wrapping gifts for your loved ones.
Kiki
Retail Assistant

Kiki is the big sister that we all have dreamt for. With a storehouse of information about make-up and a good eye for fashion, she just knows what colour and style is suitable for you! Brutally honest too, so best believe that she would always have your back and have you look the absolute best. 
Raka
Store Manager

Having a penchant for all-things fashion and organization, Raka is our store supervisor in Ashta. Every so cheerful, he won’t hesitate to help you with our pieces and kains! Albeit having the sweetest smile, know that with being in charge of caring for our Ibus’ work means that nothing ever get past him. 
Alexander Sebastianus
Textile Designer

Seb's work merges innovation and heritage crafts to bring relevance to our tradition. He's responsible for developing those beautiful motifs and fabrics that make your clothes so meaningful. A practicing artist of Fine Arts, he finds purpose in creating education programs to help Indonesia's craftswomen grow.
Lulu Regina Mimang
Happiness Specialist

It is important for Lulu to make sure our Ibus' beautiful work finds a forever home. Because she knows how much each piece means to our Ibus. She is the friendly face behind your favorite person to chat with. From answering all inquiries and ensuring each box brings joy to you.
Resonate with what we do and looking for ways to contribute? Check out our  Careers page  for open roles.