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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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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Verlyana Virgousa Hitipeuw
CEO & Chief ConsultantVerlyana Hitipeuw has experience in strategic planning, project management, and communications – an experience she started building while studying at the University of Indonesia.
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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.
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Talita Putriyanti
Communication SpecialistWith a background in psychology, Talita followed her interest in the communications field with her strong observational skill and analytical thinking. Her years of experience interacting with different cultures from having lived in several Indonesian cities—including Bandung, Makassar, Surabaya, and Medan—have also enrichen her perspectives. A self-starter and perceptive team player, Talita is a valuable addition to the team.