IPOC Secretariat
GAPKI Office
Sudirman Park Rukan Blok B No.18
Jln. K.H. Mas Mansyur Kav.35
Jakarta Pusat 10220
Tel. +6221-57943852
Fax. +6221-57943872
Email : info@gapkiconference.org
Website : www.gapkiconference.org
Moderators Profile
Fadhil Hasan
Dr. Fadhil Hasan is Head of the Foreign Affairs Division at the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), Senior Economist at Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF) and He currently also serves as a member of the National Energy Council.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Hasan has held a number of prominent positions, including Executive Director of GAPKI from 2009 to 2017, Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), Director of Standardization and Smallholder Development at the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), member of the National Committee for Economy and Industry (KEIN), Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bank Indonesia, and Director of Corporate Affairs at Asian Agri Group.
Dr. Hasan graduated from Bogor Agricultural University. He earned his Master of Science degree from Iowa State University, USA, and his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky, USA.
Dwi Asmono
Dr. Asmono is an Indonesian oil palm plant breeder, biotechnology researcher, and sustainability executive with more than 35 years of experience in research, innovation, sustainability, technology development, and seed business in the plantation industry. He currently serves as Director and Chief Technology Officer of PT Prime Agri Resources Tbk (PAR), a member of POSCO International, and Head of Research & Development of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI). He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Iowa State University, USA, with minors in Plant Genetics and Plant Pathology, following his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from IPB University. His expertise covers plant breeding, biotechnology, seed technology and business, productivity improvement, and sustainable plantation development. He has led the development of three government-registered DxP oil palm varieties and actively promotes collaboration among universities, research institutions, industry partners, and professional organizations. He also follows emerging technologies and their potential applications for the future of the palm oil industry.
Dr. Asmono is active in several professional organizations related to oil palm and other crops, including the Indonesian Society of Agronomy (PERAGI), Indonesian Society of Breeding (PERIPI), Indonesian Seed Society (MPPI), Forum of Indonesia Oil Palm Seed Producers (FKPB-KS), and Indonesian Plant Propagators Association (Asbenindo), where he has held various leadership positions. He has authored or co-authored more than 90 scientific publications and delivered over 120 keynote and invited presentations. His contributions have been recognized through the Indonesia Innovator Lecture by BRIN, the ISOPB Honorary Award, and the Anugerah Kekayaan Intelektual Luar Biasa (AKIL).
Izzana Salleh
Mdm. Izzana Salleh is a visionary leader with a distinguished career spanning public service, the private sector, and global nonprofit leadership. She has consistently championed high-impact initiatives at national, regional, and international levels.
As Secretary General of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), she provides strategic and diplomatic leadership in strengthening multilateral collaboration among member states, advocating for producing countries on the global stage, and advancing sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation across the palm oil sector.
She has served on the Boards of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), and TalentCorp Malaysia Berhad, and as a member of the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) investment panel, with appointments endorsed by the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. In the private sector, she founded RISE Human Capital, leading initiatives in talent development and policy advisory. She previously served as Vice President at PEMANDU Associates and as CEO of Real Food Company, where she contributed to Malaysia’s food security agenda through cross-border cold-chain development and regional brand expansion.
Earlier in her career, Izzana worked in cancer research and in corporate and investment banking. She is also Co-Founder and Global President of Girls For Girls International (G4G), a Harvard-born nonprofit that has empowered young women and girls across 40 countries through mentorship-driven leadership development.
She holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, an MBA from Imperial College Business School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from California State University, Pomona. Her contributions have earned her multiple accolades, including the Women Leadership Innovator Award and recognition among Malaysia’s Top 30 Women of Excellence.
Sandeep Bhan
Sandeep Bhan is a senior global edible-oils and commodity-trading professional with over three decades of industry experience. He is currently Chief Executive Officer, Global Trading, SD Guthrie International, leading the Group’s global trading activities across key markets.
With extensive experience across India, Malaysia, Singapore and Europe, Sandeep has deep expertise in palm oil, vegetable oils, international trade, market dynamics, risk management, freight and commercial strategy. He is a regular speaker at leading edible-oils and commodity conferences and is frequently featured in business media for his insights on global palm-oil and vegetable-oil markets.
