Shalimar is an Indonesian who is based in Jakarta and covers the Technology & Communications and Public & Social Sector practices. She is a valued advisor to clients, drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of communications and sustainable development to assist them in realizing their goals.
I’m passionate about forging connections in culturally diverse settings to enable both individuals and organizations to achieve inclusive, positive outcomes.
Prior to becoming a consultant with Egon Zehnder, Shalimar was a founding investor and Head of Communications at Siklus, a Jakarta based tech startup that aims to reduce single-use plastic waste through home delivered refill services for consumer products. Previously, Shalimar held roles at the World Bank where she advised on communications strategies and coordinated engagements with external stakeholders and civil society organizations. Her professional career started in media and communications firms, where she focused on client advisory covering communications positioning, media training, brand marketing and crisis management.
Shalimar learned and developed leadership skills early in her youth when she attended Massanutten Military Academy, a college preparatory school, and graduated with the highest military ranking as the first female cadet Battalion Commander. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Johnson & Wales University, and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
