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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Beringin Kusuma
Public Affair SpecialistGrowing up in Bali and Jakarta but spending his high school years in Yogyakarta, Beringin has been exposed to different cultures since an early age. He was raised in a multicultural, multiethnic and multireligious family with a strong belief that diversity is a strength that should be embraced.
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Dita Ramadhani
Communication SpecialistDita is a seasoned environmental and sustainability consultant with over 12 years of experience. Her deep-rooted passion for environmental conservation was cultivated early on, growing up in Lampung where her father’s expertise in urban planning exposed her to the complexities of natural resource management. A skilled communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful results, her career trajectory is marked by a consistent focus on driving positive environmental impact including through digital activism. Her passion for nature, humanity, and environmental stewardship enhances Kiroyan Partners’ capacity to deliver exceptional results.
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Eugenia Angesti Meganingtyas
Project AssistantMegan’s professional journey began with an internship at a prominent think tank in Jakarta, where she gained early exposure to international relations and policy research. Building on this foundation, she trained at the Trade Section of a foreign diplomatic mission and the Food Trade Unit of a public policy think tank, honing her skills in policy research, issue monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
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Rizky Akbar Ibrahim
ConsultantRizky Akbar Ibrahim usually called Akbar granted his bachelor’s degree from Brawijaya University, Faculty of Social and Political Science, majoring in Political Science. Before obtaining his degree, he completed a final thesis titled “Relocation and Development of the Kalijodo Region (Study on Implementation of City Planning Policy for DKI Jakarta Province)”. From this study, he has sharpened his knowledge on decision-making process and implementing the policy as well as socializing it to the local public in DKI Jakarta provincial government.