The Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K), Ph.D., inaugurated the Heads and Secretaries of Departments at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM). The inauguration took place on Wednesday (7/2/2026). It was held concurrently with the inauguration of 159 Heads and Secretaries of Departments from faculties and schools across UGM for the 2026–2031 term, as well as 28 managerial officials from the UGM Central Office and faculties.
The Heads and Secretaries of Departments at FEB UGM who were inaugurated are Prof. Dr. Sony Warsono, Dr., MAFIS., Akt., as Head of the Department of Accounting; Zuni Barokah, S.E., M.Comm., Ph.D., Ak., CA., CPA (Aust)., as Secretary of the Department of Accounting; Elan Satriawan, S.E., M.Ec., Ph.D., as Head of the Department of Economics; Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., as Secretary of the Department of Economics; Prof. Nurul Indarti, Siviløkonom, Cand.Merc., Ph.D., as Head of the Department of Management; and Nofie Iman Vidya Kemal, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., as Secretary of the Department of Management.
In her remarks, the Rector expressed her expectations that the newly inaugurated officials would carry out their mandates with integrity and responsibility, thereby supporting the development of UGM. Moreover, it expects the new officials to contribute to and create meaningful impacts on society. Therefore, leaders need to possess strong competencies, character, courage, innovative spirit, motivational abilities, and the capacity to drive positive change for organizational development amid increasingly complex challenges.
According to the Rector, UGM currently faces a significant challenge in its efforts to enter the world’s top 100 university rankings. While rankings are not the ultimate goal, they serve as an essential benchmark in the global arena, demanding agile, innovative, and adaptive organizations. The role of leaders is therefore crucial in exercising transformational leadership that focuses on positive change, innovation, strong character, and dignity.
“I hope that all of you who have been inaugurated will embrace a spirit of positive change and continue to cultivate leadership values, discipline, integrity, responsibility, and collaboration in every work process, while carrying out your duties with full commitment and accountability,” she stated.
Report by: Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
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