Pertamina earned three awards at the SSOW Impact Awards AustralAsia 2026, demonstrating how digital transformation, governance, and talent development are strengthening public sector enterprises across Asia.
The modernization of state-owned enterprises has become an important policy priority across Asia as governments seek to improve efficiency, strengthen governance, and accelerate digital transformation. In recent years, Shared Services have emerged as a strategic model that enables organizations to centralize operational functions while improving service quality and organizational agility. Against this backdrop, PT Pertamina (Persero) has gained international recognition after winning three prestigious awards at the SSOW Impact Awards AustralAsia 2026, underscoring Indonesia’s progress in transforming one of its largest state-owned enterprises.
Presented in Sydney, Australia, the SSOW (Shared Services & Outsourcing Week) Impact Awards AustralAsia 2026 recognize organizations that demonstrate excellence in operational transformation, innovation, and organizational leadership. Pertamina received awards in three categories: SS Leader of the Year, Change Management, and Creative Talent Management & Development. These awards reflect international acknowledgment of the company’s long-term efforts to modernize its internal operations while strengthening corporate governance and organizational capability.
From a regional policy perspective, Pertamina’s achievement illustrates how state-owned enterprises are increasingly adopting global management standards to remain competitive in a rapidly changing economic environment. Across Asia, governments have encouraged SOEs to improve transparency, streamline administrative processes, embrace digital technology, and develop highly skilled workforces capable of supporting national economic growth. Pertamina’s transformation aligns closely with these broader regional objectives.
One initiative that attracted international attention was Pertamina’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) digital transformation program, which received the Change Management award. Rather than focusing solely on technological upgrades, the initiative emphasized organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and structured implementation. This comprehensive approach demonstrates that successful digital transformation requires institutional commitment, effective governance, and continuous communication across all levels of an organization.
Equally significant was the recognition of Pertamina SS School, which earned the Creative Talent Management & Development award. The program reflects a long-term investment in human capital through structured learning, competency development, mentoring, certification, and innovation-driven projects. As governments and corporations throughout Asia prioritize workforce readiness for the digital economy, initiatives such as these are becoming increasingly relevant for sustainable institutional development.
Pertamina’s management has emphasized that the company’s Shared Services transformation is designed to create greater operational efficiency while supporting better business decision-making across the organization. By integrating standardized processes, digital platforms, and collaborative governance, the company aims to deliver higher-quality services and stronger organizational resilience in an increasingly competitive global energy market.
For policymakers and business leaders across the region, Pertamina’s international recognition offers an important case study on how operational transformation can contribute to broader institutional reform. Effective Shared Services models not only reduce operational complexity but also improve accountability, resource utilization, and service delivery—key objectives shared by many public and state-owned organizations throughout Asia.
Looking ahead, continued investment in digital capabilities, organizational innovation, and talent development will remain essential as public enterprises adapt to changing economic and technological conditions. Pertamina’s success at the SSOW Impact Awards AustralAsia 2026 therefore represents more than corporate achievement; it highlights Indonesia’s growing contribution to regional discussions on governance modernization, operational excellence, and sustainable public sector transformation.
Sources
MandalaPos – Pertamina Raih Tiga Penghargaan Internasional Layanan Shared Services Raih Pengakuan Global
https://www.mandalapos.co.id/pertamina-raih-tiga-penghargaan-internasional-layanan-shared-services-raih-pengakuan-global/
