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The People Behind IFBEC

Meet Our
Leadership
Team

IFBEC Bali is shaped by a dedicated group of F&B professionals, educators, and industry leaders united by a single vision: elevating Bali's food and beverage sector to global standards through collaboration, education, and excellence.

32Board Members
6Departments
8Advisors
24+Years Active
Wayan Eka Darmawan — Chairman IFBEC Bali
Leadership
Wayan Eka Darmawan
Chairman — IFBEC Bali
Chairman's Message

Wayan Eka
Darmawan

"Developing the F&B industry in Bali is about more than serving a plate — it is about balancing tradition, innovation, and the kind of hospitality that only Bali can offer the world."

With over a decade of experience in hospitality leadership across Bali's most prestigious venues, Wayan Eka Darmawan has been instrumental in shaping IFBEC Bali into the collaborative ecosystem it is today — one that bridges professionals, institutions, and industry stakeholders.

His vision is rooted in three pillars: sustainability, world-class education, and global competitiveness — ensuring Bali remains one of the premier culinary destinations on the world stage.

F&B Strategy Hospitality Leadership Culinary Education Sustainability Industry Policy
Board of Directors

Executive
Leadership

Experienced leaders driving IFBEC Bali's vision across strategy, operations, education, and member relations.

MR
Made Riana Dewi
Vice Chairman I
Operations & Membership
Oversees daily operations and membership development. Former F&B Director at The St. Regis Bali Resort.
KS
Ketut Suardana
Vice Chairman II
Education & Partnerships
Leads all education initiatives and institutional partnerships. Academic background in Culinary Arts at STP Nusa Dua.
NY
Ni Luh Yuliani
Secretary General
Governance & Communications
Manages IFBEC's governance, communications, and legal compliance. 12 years in hospitality administration.
IB
I Bagus Wiranatha
Treasurer
Finance
DK
Desak Komang
Head of Events
Programme
PW
Putu Wira Adnyana
Head of Research
Industry Intelligence
AS
Ayu Sari Dewanthi
Head of Marketing
Branding & PR
Organisational Structure

Our Departments
& Members

Each department is driven by passionate specialists dedicated to a specific area of F&B excellence.

SK
Sari Kusumawati
Executive Chef
RH
Rian Handoko
Pastry Chef
LM
Lina Maharani
F&B Manager
BW
Budi Wicaksono
Bar Manager
DA
Dewi Andriani
Sommelier
FN
Fajar Nugroho
Barista Champion
YP
Yani Pratiwi
Training Manager
TA
Teguh Ardika
Head of Service
NW
Nadia Wahyuni
Events Coordinator
IP
Ida Ayu Pertiwi
Culinary Lecturer
GS
Gusti Sudarsana
Operations Mgr
CM
Citra Maharani
Quality Assurance
WS
Wira Setiawan
Beverage Director
AP
Aditya Putra
Cuisine Specialist
RP
Rina Puspita
Member Relations
Culinary Arts Division6 Members
SK
Sari Kusumawati
Executive Chef
RH
Rian Handoko
Pastry Chef
AP
Aditya Putra
Cuisine Specialist
IP
Ida Ayu Pertiwi
Culinary Lecturer
CM
Citra Maharani
Quality Assurance
GK
Gede Kartika
Sous Chef
Service Excellence Division5 Members
TA
Teguh Ardika
Head of Service
LM
Lina Maharani
F&B Manager
RP
Rina Puspita
Member Relations
NW
Nadia Wahyuni
Events Coordinator
SW
Surya Wisnu
Guest Experience
Beverage & Bar Division4 Members
BW
Budi Wicaksono
Bar Manager
DA
Dewi Andriani
Sommelier
FN
Fajar Nugroho
Barista Champion
WS
Wira Setiawan
Beverage Director
Education & Training Division4 Members
YP
Yani Pratiwi
Training Manager
IP
Ida Ayu Pertiwi
Culinary Lecturer
KR
Kadek Rustama
Curriculum Dev.
ML
Mira Lestari
Skills Trainer
Operations Division4 Members
GS
Gusti Sudarsana
Operations Mgr
PW
Putu Wira
Logistics
HN
Hendra Nuansa
Procurement
ST
Suriani Tantri
Administration
Advisory Council

Board of
Advisors

Senior industry figures who guide IFBEC Bali's strategic direction and lend their expertise to our programmes.

PD
Prof. Dr. Putu Darmika
Senior Advisor
STP Nusa Dua Bali
Dean of Hospitality Studies with 30 years of academic leadership. Pioneer of culinary arts curriculum development in Indonesia.
MH
Made Hendra Sanjaya
Industry Advisor
Bali Hotel Association
Former President of BHA with over 25 years in luxury hospitality management across Bali's most iconic properties.
NL
Ni Nyoman Laksmi
Government Liaison
Dinas Pariwisata Bali
Senior official at the Bali Tourism Agency bridging IFBEC's programmes with government policy and regulatory frameworks.
WA
Wayan Artha Negara
Culinary Advisor
Independent Consultant
Celebrated executive chef who has represented Indonesia in international culinary competitions, including the Bocuse d'Or.
IR
Ir. Ida Bagus Raditya
Technology Advisor
Digital Hospitality Indonesia
Leads IFBEC's digital transformation strategy, overseeing adoption of technology and data-driven management practices in F&B.
KD
Kadek Dewi Rahayu
Sustainability Advisor
Green Hospitality Bali
Champion of sustainable F&B practices, guiding IFBEC's green initiative programmes and responsible sourcing certification.
Get Involved

Become Part
of the Team

IFBEC Bali is always looking for passionate F&B professionals who want to contribute to the industry's growth. Join us as a volunteer, committee member, or speaker.