Arief Budiman, CFA

Role: Managing Partner

Credentials: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Wakil Manajer Investasi (WMI – OJK License)

Bio: Arief is a veteran of the Indonesian capital markets with over 20 years of experience. Prior to founding Bali IFC Advisory, he was a Director at a leading national securities firm (sekuritas), where he managed institutional portfolios exceeding several trillion Rupiah. Arief maintains deep professional relationships with key figures at the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) and the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). His expertise lies in institutional fund structuring, portfolio management, and macroeconomic analysis, making him a trusted advisor for sophisticated institutional clients.

Dr. Citra Lestari, S.H., LL.M.

Role: Head of Legal & Compliance

Credentials: Sarjana Hukum (S.H.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), PERADI Licensed Advocate

Bio: Dr. Lestari is one of Indonesia’s foremost experts in financial and investment law. She earned her doctorate from Universitas Indonesia with a dissertation on regulatory frameworks for special economic zones. Before joining our team, she was a senior associate at a Tier-1 law firm in Jakarta, advising multinational corporations on complex cross-border transactions and OJK compliance. Citra leads our due diligence processes and ensures every client structure is impeccably compliant with Indonesian law. She is the final signatory on our Editorial Standards verification process.

Bagus Santoso, SE, Ak.

Role: Head of HNWI Advisory

Credentials: Sarjana Ekonomi (SE), Akuntan (Ak.), Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Bio: Bagus has spent 15 years in the private banking sector, managing the portfolios of some of Indonesia’s most prominent families. His experience at institutions like BCA Prioritas and Mandiri Private has given him a profound understanding of the unique needs of High-Net-Worth Individuals. He specializes in creating bespoke strategies for wealth preservation, inter-generational wealth transfer, and tax-efficient investment structures, ensuring full compliance with the Directorate General of Taxation.

Dewi Anggraini, M.Sc.

Role: Senior Market Analyst

Credentials: M.Sc. in Economics

Bio: Dewi leads our research and analysis division. A graduate of Universitas Gadjah Mada, she has a sharp analytical mind for identifying macroeconomic trends and undervalued sectors within the Indonesian economy. Her team produces the in-depth market reports and due diligence analyses that form the foundation of our advisory services. Dewi’s research has been cited in publications by Bank Indonesia and the Ministry of Finance, providing our clients with data-driven insights that go beyond the headlines.

Michael Tanuwijaya

Role: Director, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Bio: Based between our Bali and Singapore offices, Michael is our clients’ primary guide for entering the Indonesian market. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia, he specializes in navigating the intricacies of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. Michael has successfully guided dozens of foreign companies through the process of establishing a Penanaman Modal Asing (PMA) entity, from initial structuring to final operational licensing.