Biography
Margareth Olivia is a seasoned communications professional who has been integral to Kiroyan Partners since its formative years. With more than 15 years of consulting experience, she brings a rare combination of financial discipline, strategic insight, and creative execution, making her a trusted advisor to clients across industries and sectors.
Her expertise spans strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility (CSR), issue and crisis management, and public affairs. Olive has led numerous high-impact, multi-stakeholder projects for multinational companies, state-owned enterprises, and development organizations, particularly in sectors such as mining, infrastructure, energy, and finance.
Shaped by a diverse upbringing and enriched by a cross-cultural family life, Olive brings a deep appreciation for social nuance, local values, and the dynamics of pluralism—qualities that inform her approach to engagement and communication strategy.
At Kiroyan Partners, she is known for leading complex communications programs from strategy to execution, often in direct collaboration with senior decision-makers. She also drives the development of the firm’s visual communication materials, ensuring that reports, presentations, and collaterals deliver both clarity and impact.
Respected for her institutional knowledge, composed leadership, and results-oriented approach, Olive excels at translating complex communication needs into clear, actionable strategies.
Experience
Olive began her career in the property management sector, progressing through increasingly senior operational roles. Over nearly seven years, she managed contract administration, tenant relations, office operations, and construction support, culminating in a position equivalent to Office Manager at a prominent commercial property.
She joined Kiroyan Partners in early 2007 as part of the founding team. Starting in an executive support capacity, Olive steadily advanced into strategic and client-facing roles. She has since led a wide range of projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, aligning internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery. Her ability to bridge operational detail with strategic direction has made her a go-to project lead within the firm.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Communications Management, Trisakti International Business School, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Pancasila University, Jakarta, Indonesia
She has also completed over 20 professional certifications in areas including digital marketing, visual communication, sustainability reporting, project management, and leadership, reflecting her commitment to continuous development and excellence in the communications field.
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other team members
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Masayu Yulien Vinanda
Deputy CEO and Principal ConsultantWith her vast experience working in media industry and development sector, Masayu Vinanda (Nanda) has always been passionate about enhancing the strategic role of communication and media to promote development and social change. Her expertise is centred around strategic communication, knowledge management, social and behaviour change communication.
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Sekar Jatiningrum
AnalystSekar is a versatile communications professional with well-rounded experience in developing and delivering strategic communication initiatives from concept to execution. She brings a keen ability to interpret data insights and transform them into clear, compelling narratives and strategies that drive engagement and measurable outcomes.
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Adi Abidin
Public Policy & Stakeholder Management SpecialistAdi is well-versed in public policy and stakeholder management discourse due to his avid interest in public policy and politics. He has vast experience in conducting qualitative studies and stakeholder mapping and analysis for private and non-profit sectors.
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Noke Kiroyan
ChairmanNoke Kiroyan has several decades of experience in senior management with top-performing multinational corporations. His cross-cultural communication skills and background in senior management allow him to blend local knowledge with modern managerial know-how and devise business solutions with socio-cultural acumen.