While studying at the
University of Indonesia, Wanandi became the chairman of the Catholic Student Association of the Republic of Indonesia (PMKRI). He later became chairman of WE continue with Jaya. Even prior to the
coup attempt, he was active in efforts to oppose PKI's growing influence. As one of the leaders of the
Indonesian Students Action Union, his political activism resulted in brief detention by the
Sukarno government. He was released after five days in jail. In 2008, Santini Group had over 15,000 employees, including those working abroad in
Australia and
Canada. Wanandi led several large companies such as Tata Vehicle insurance, battery manufacturer PT Yuasa Battery Indonesia, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. ==Honours==