Biography:
Rahmad brings a unique blend of expertise from his academic background in engineering to his dynamic career in the media industry, media consulting, public affairs, and business intelligence. With a keen focus on addressing complex issues across various sectors, Rahmad has emerged as an insightful professional particularly in defense-related affairs. He provides invaluable insights and commentaries to the media on matters concerning defense technology and industry.
Experience:
With over a decade of experience as a journalist for national newspapers and magazines, Rahmad possesses a profound understanding of diverse public interest issues spanning politics, civil-military relations, religions, economics, and the stock market.
Rahmad’s consultancy work extends to prestigious public institutions, including the Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia, the Ministry of Maritime and Fishery Affairs/Kemitraan, and KSEI, where he has provided invaluable expertise in media analysis, content production, and policy research.
Transitioning into public affairs at Kiroyan Partners in 2016, Rahmad delved into strategic communications, media relations, crisis management, government relations, stakeholder mapping, socio-political analysis, and corporate social responsibility, further enriching his skill set and strategic outlook.
In his tenure at Integrity Asia, prior to rejoining Kiroyan Partners in 2023, Rahmad led a sizable team, overseeing a range of services in the business intelligence sphere, including investigation and reputational due diligence services across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Education:
– Master’s Degree in Defense Management: Joint program between Indonesia Defense University and Cranfield University UK, Jakarta (2013)
– Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautics Engineering: Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung (2004)
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other team members
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Made Intan Iswari Satria
Senior ConsultantIntan kicked start her professional career as a Senior Client Executive at a public relations agency, where she served in her role for more than four years. In May 2022, she re-joined Kiroyan Partners’ consulting team where she had worked as an intern during her university days.
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Margareth Olivia
Senior Consultant & Media AnalystA founding team member of Kiroyan Partners, Margareth Olivia brings more than 15 years of consulting experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs. Known for her leadership in complex, multi-sector projects, she also brings cultural fluency and visual storytelling skills to deliver communications that are both strategic and impactful.
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Muhammad Abqori Gunawan
AnalystAbqori gained extensive experience working with multiple organizations across diverse sectors. His impressive track record in research opportunities showcases his expertise in various fields. Notably, as a co-founder of a start-up, Abqori displayed exceptional leadership skills and successfully managed partnerships.
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Radhynka Andyaputri
Project AssistantShe excels in establishing networks and achieving impactful outcomes with proficiency in comprehensive research and advocacy. Her expertise extends to strategic communications and public relations. A valuable contributor to a highly dynamic team, Radhynka is eager to drive meaningful results with the Kiroyan Partners team.