Suwardi Setiawan is the Director and Owner of PT Nurinda, Indonesia’s leading Low Voltage Panel Manufacturer, offering students invaluable insights into building and scaling industrial businesses in competitive markets and the Deputy General Chairman of the Indonesian Electrical Manufacturers Association (APPI), Suwardi connects students to Indonesia’s industrial ecosystem while sharing hard-earned lessons about manufacturing efficiency, engineering systems, and business resilience.

His journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and System Engineering from the University of Southern California, which he’s transformed into a remarkable entrepreneurial track record. Suwardi has founded and successfully grown three manufacturing companies, navigating everything from startup challenges to the 1997-1999 Indonesian Monetary Crisis.