Dr. Ery Wijaya is a leading energy economist with over 13 years of experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable finance. As Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lestari Advisors, he sets the firm’s strategic direction and leads initiatives that enable stronger ecosystems for clean energy and sustainable finance.

Ery previously served as Country Manager for the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) and led major energy and climate policy analyses at the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). He has directed high-impact projects on green building roadmaps, renewable energy fiscal incentives, and de-risking mechanisms for energy efficiency investments.

A recognized expert in policy development and multi-stakeholder collaboration, Ery continues to play a critical role in Indonesia’s energy transition: aligning government, markets, and capital to catalyze investment, strategize pathways for decarbonization, and upskill institutions for long-term resilience.

Ery holds a Ph.D in Energy Economics from Kyoto University, M.Sc in Energy Technology from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, and B.Eng in Physics Engineering from Gadjah Mada University.