Ajisatria Suleiman, Counsel and Advisor, Makes & Partners

Ajisatria Suleiman has been a Counsel and Advisor at Makes & Partners since 2011. He is also a regulatory expert and business practitioner specializing in ICT policy and digital economy, having authored a book, “Digital Safety Net: Social Welfare and Citizen Rights in the Age of Disruption.” He was also a Founding Director of the Indonesian Fintech Association back in 2016. As an ICT policy researcher, he has been with the World Bank Indonesia’s Digital Development Team since 2019, which produced a flagship report on Indonesia’s digital economy. Aji was also an expert advisor at the Directorate General of Aptika of the Ministry of ICT (Kominfo) on digital identity and digital economy from 2019-2022. From 2017-2022, he was Indonesia representative of Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), whose members are global technology companies operating in Southeast Asia, overseeing cross-cutting ICT issues within Southeast Asia, including cyber security, personal data, and cross-border data flow. He is currently an associate expert for digital economy at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS).

EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

● Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Law (Jakarta, Indonesia) 2008 - Sarjana Hukum (S.H)

● University of Hamburg, Institute of Law and Economics (Hamburg, Germany) 2010 - Master of Laws (M. LE)

● Erasmus University Rotterdam, School of Law (Rotterdam, Netherlands) 2010 - Master of Laws (LL.M.

Dr. Yozua Makes, S.H., LL.M., M.M., Founding and Managing Partner, Makes & Partners

PROFESSIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL BIOGRAPHY:

INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE
Commissioner (2024  present)
INDONESIA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
Member of the Supervisory Board appointed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia (2021present)
PLATARAN INDONESIA
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (2009 - present)
MAKES & PARTNERS LAW FIRM
Founding and Managing Partner (1993 - present)
TEMASEK HOLDINGS
Member of the Temasek Southeast Asia Advisory Panel (2023  present)
FACULTY OF LAW  UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA
Lecturer (2009  present)
Courses: Contract Drafting & Negotiation
FACULTY OF LAW  UNIVERSITY OF PELITA HARAPAN
Distinguished Associate Professor (2009  present)
Courses: Capital Market Law, Contract Drafting & Negotiation, and Discipline & Expertise of Law
KARTINI MULJADI & REKAN LAW FIRM
Partner (1991-1993)
LUBIS GANIE SUROWIDJOJO LAW FIRM
Corporate Finance (1987  1990)
MULYA LUBIS & PARTNERS
Partner (1984  1985)

Andika Firnanda, Head of Legal & Compliance, Eratani

Andika Firnanda is a highly accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in the legal field, encompassing both private practice and the public sector. He currently serves as the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal & Compliance at Eratani Group, where he oversees all legal and regulatory affairs for the leading Agritech company. Andika holds a Master of Management and a Bachelor of Law from reputable universities and is currently enhancing his specialization in notarial law by pursuing his second master's degree. With over a decade of diverse experience, Andika has a proven track record in strategic legal advisory, data privacy, and compliance. He has served as a Senior Partner at Vladimir Basyar Firnanda Law Firm and previously represented Indonesia as the Country Privacy Lead and Legal Manager at Teleperformance (a multinational company listed on the Paris Stock Exchange/Euronext Paris). Andika's expertise encompasses handling complex legal issues, including mergers and acquisitions, data privacy, AI, and high-stakes negotiations. He actively participates in various seminars and workshops, sharing his insights on the legal profession, demonstrating his commitment to the advancement of legal knowledge and practice.

Antonius Alexander Tigor, General Manager Legal Corporate Governance, Telkomsel

Antonius won multiple trophies and has received accolades for his work. Notably, in 2024, he was listed as a finalist for the UK Alumni Award from the British Council. In December 2023, he got the Chevening Alumni Award from the British Ambassador, where the Chevening network covers 160 countries. At the Southeast Asia regional level, he consistently listed a finalist for the In-House Lawyer of the Year, in Southeast Asia (Singapore) by Thomson Reuters in 2022, 2023 and 2024. At the global level, He was a finalist for Alum of the Year from the Center of Commercial Law Studies - Queen Mary University of London. He initiated the AI legal services in Telkomsel, a leading telecom company backed by Telkom and Singapore Telecom. 

Ardhanti Nurwidya, VP, Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, GoTo Group

Ardhanti joined Gojek in late 2019 as a Senior Manager of Public Policy and Government Relations. In her current role, she is sitting in the HoldCo and assigned to overview personal data protection, technology, intellectual property and digital economy issues. As a subject matter expert, Ardhanti has over 10 years of experience as a tech lawyer and public policy specialist. Prior to Gojek, she worked at Traveloka Group as a Legal Counsel for tech, compliance and policies. Before joining Traveloka, she was a Research Fellow of World Wide Web Foundation covering topics regarding transparency, accountability and open data in Indonesia, and was an Associate at Hiswara Bunjamin and Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills LLP that was involved in multiple projects with Google, Blackberry, Telstra, China, Telecom, Iflix, Axiata and many others. She also served as a member of the drafting team for some key regulations, such as: Government Regulation on Personal Data Protection and Ministerial Regulation on eCommerce. She obtained her Bachelor of Law from the University Indonesia, and her Advanced Master of Digital Tech Law from Leiden University, the Netherlands. Through her Masters degree, she acquired an in-depth knowledge about the field of personal data protection and cyber security.

Audy Ferdiananda (Audy), Country Legal Counsel, Glico Indonesia

Experienced legal practitioner with +9 years of experience. Currently working as Country Legal Counsel at Glico Indonesia, a Japanese multinational F&B and manufacturing company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Former corporate lawyer at Baker McKenzie Jakarta (HHP Law Firm) where he assisted national and multinational companies in corporate/commercial, M&A, retail, trade, e-commerce, supply chain and investment related matters. Indonesian-licensed lawyer with bachelor's degree (SH) from Universitas Gadjah Mada and master’s degree (LL.M) in International Commercial Law from University of Groningen, The Netherlands.

Ayu Maulida, HR & Legal Manager, PT Samson Tiara

Ayu Maulida Sari is an accomplished professional with a comprehensive background encompassing finance, accounting, and economics domains, coupled with a master's degree in business law. As an active researcher in ASEAN labor law, Ayu is dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of labor laws throughout Indonesia and the region. Throughout her remarkable career, Ayu has held pivotal roles, including HR Supervisor and Manager at PT. Samson Tiara. In these capacities, she adeptly managed corporate legal affairs, developed effective HR procedures, and successfully reduced employee turnover. Her astute leadership was instrumental in navigating the company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and establishing strategic partnerships with leading universities for safety training initiatives. In addition to her diverse corporate experience, Ayu is spearheading the Data Privacy initiative, collaborating closely with the IT Department to develop and implement regulations and policies within her company. Possessing certifications in professional human capital management and train-the-trainer from Indonesia's national professional certification body (BNSP), Ayu excels in HR management, strategic planning, negotiations, and team leadership. Her unwavering commitment to continuous learning and her adaptability make her a versatile and highly effective leader. Ayu is also a respected speaker, sharing her expertise on labor law, expatriate regulations, and human resources at international conferences in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Her ability to drive positive change and promote sustainable practices underscores her value as a formidable asset in any professional endeavor.

Christine Tambunan, VP, Head of Legal, Lazada Indonesia

Christine Tambunan is the Vice President of Legal at Lazada Indonesia, bringing over 15 years of legal experience specializing in mergers and acquisitions, technology, financing, and privacy matters. She leads a team of legal professionals, providing strategic legal guidance and innovative solutions in the dynamic e-commerce industry. Christine is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and holds Indonesia Financing Professionals Certification. She has vast experiences in data protection compliance, corporate governance, and dispute resolution and has been listed in the 2023 In House Counsel Elite List by Hukum Online.

Dini Retnoningsih, Country Legal Counsel, Mondelez International

Dini Retnoningsih practices law for almost two decades with a strong and well-rounded corporate and commercial background. She holds degree from University of Indonesia. She has been with Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo Law Firm for more than 15 years, being a Partner of the Firm for 6 years. She has in-depth experience in handling general corporate, commercial transactions, compliance, data privacy, investment, M&A, restructuring, capital market, banking and finance, employment, trade, industry, IP, ESG. Her current role is Country Legal Counsel of Mondelez International, a multinational company in FMCG Industry. She provides guidance for the Indonesian business across all aspects of legal and compliance including alignment with global policies. She involves in various in-country and cross-jurisdictional projects within SEA, AMEA & Global. She is a key member of the Indonesian business/country leadership team. She is admitted to the Indonesian Bar Association, the Capital Market Legal Consultant Association, the Indonesian Association of Data Protection Practitioners and has been acknowledged as In-House Counsel Elite by Hukumonline. She is also active in various Pro-Bono Activities. 

Dr. Ira Thania Rasjidi, VP Legal, NS Bluescope

Dr. Ira is a seasoned legal consultant with a demonstrated history of working in law firms and multinational companies. She is a legal professional with law doctorate degree. At NS Bluescope, she is a counsels general legal and business matters. Leads the Indonesian entities in term of strategic legal matters including but not limited to hands on providing legal advices, developing and negotiating material commercial contracts, partnership, joint venture, compliance with laws and regulations, corporate secretarial, external relation affairs, industrial relations, permitting, legal disputes, trade remedies, corporate secretarial work, intellectual property rights, competition issues and anti-bribery & corruption.

Fadhli R. Suriyana, Head of Legal, PT Metaforsa Mulia Internasional (formerly known as PT Medco Energi Mining Internasional)

Fadhli is Head of Legal of PT Metaforsa Mulia Internasional, which previously known as PT Medco Energi Mining Internasional, an Indonesian Coal Mining Company, that has coal market presence in the Asia region. His role as an in-house counsel includes upstream matters, mine construction and operational matters, coal sales, acquisition, loan agreements, debt structuring, litigation and commercial dispute, compliance and licensing matters. Prior starting his role as an in-house counsel, Fadhli was a lawyer who advised and assisted domestic and multinational clients of diverse business sectors in transactional and dispute matters.

Hafil Naufal Rahman, Head of Commercial Legal, Government Relations, and Public Policy, PT Vidio Dot Com

Hafil currently leads Vidio's commercial legal team, government relations, and public policy in Vidio, which covers most of the content acquisitions as well as personal data protection matters. He also serves as a formal representative for AVISI (Indonesian Video Streaming Association). Hafil holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universitas Indonesia, specializing in Indonesian civil law.

Herdiasti Anggitya, Corporate Secretary, PT Pyridam Farma Tbk

Anggiya holds a Bachelor of Law (Sarjana Hukum) degree from Universitas Katolik Atma Jaya (Jakarta, Indonesia) in 2015 and is currently studying for a Master of Laws at Universitas Pelita Harapan (Jakarta, Indonesia). She previously worked as a legal consultant at several law firms, namely HWMA Law Firm and Leks&Co Lawyers where she has more than seven years experiences in handling and representing major multinational companies in various industry with specialization in capital market, merger and acquisition, general corporate commercial matters, domestic and foreign investment, and regulatory matters.

Irwienda Diah Puspita, Legal Counsel, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia

Diah has 15 years of experience as an in-house counsel in various industries, including FMCG, capital market, coal trading, and also in private practice earlier in her career. Before joining CCEP, Diah was the Head of Corporate Legal for a holding company engaging in coal trading business where she built the first legal team for the company, and previously she worked in the capital market industry with responsibility for legal and compliance. Diah holds a Bachelor of Law from Diponegoro University and Magister of Notarial Law from University of Indonesia.

Josef Sunario, Group Head (VP) of Legal Affairs, PT Datang DSSP Power Indonesia

Josef Sunario is a legal professional with over fifteen years of experience in various industries. He had been entrusted with various roles: associate at Bahar & Partners, legal manager of PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk, senior counsel at Chevron Indonesia, and legal head of PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari (a member of Zuellig Pharma). Currently, Josef is the Group Head (VP) of Legal Affairs of PT Datang DSSP Power Indonesia, a holding company of several independent power producers operating in Indonesia. Josef graduated from Universitas Padjadjaran and earned his Master Degree (LL.M.) from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Dallas (USA).

Julio Osvaldo Parasian, Assistant Legal Manager, PT Shimizu Bangun Cipta Kontraktor and Shimizu Corporation Jakarta Office

Julio Osvaldo (Julio) started his in-house counsel career in 2016 as a Junior Staff in Shimizu group. He was one of the initiative members of Legal Group Shimizu as the team grows bolder recently. Since June 2021 to June 2024, he returned to Shimizu as Senior Legal Staff and promoted as Assistant Legal Manager in July 2024. For almost 6 years, Julio has performed and contributed to Shimizu organization by being in the establishment of company’s SOP, arrangement of intricate licensing until corporate secretarial matter. He believes that a legal counsel is not only keeping the company abreast with compliance but also bearing an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduated with bachelor’s degree from University of Indonesia, Julio is now also a licensed advocate and member of Dewan Pengacara Nasional since December 2021.

L.D.C Immanuella, Country Counsel & Compliance (Indonesia), PT Ecolab International Indonesia

Working as a corporate lawyer with more than 17 years of legal experience in legal drafting, supply-chain & procurement contract process, contract negotiation, and contract management has proven her ability to work well with various people at all levels, and her success story in handling numerous strategic and high-value transactions. She currently working at PT Ecolab International Indonesia (“Ecolab Indonesia”) subsidiary of Ecolab Global, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. As a Country Counsel & Compliance at Ecolab Indonesia, she is responsible for providing legal advisory on all areas of law, acting as compliance rep for Indonesia to support the team growing the business in the proper process as well as simultaneously handling compliance and its related matters. Her steadfast approach to upholding company policy and managing the Legal Department has solidified her as one of the women leaders in Ecolab Indonesia in promoting the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy in a place where male dominance is a major hurdle.

Mellysa Tanoyo, Head of Corporate Communication Department, PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry

A proficient lawyer turns into a savvy communicator who has 10 years’ experience in the field. Mellysa has been focusing on in-depth knowledge and skill in the smelter industry. Her passion for meeting people leads her into a new role as Corporate Communication. Her ability to combine literacy and know-how with the operational and business sharpens her management skills in this industry. Other than her professional career, Mellysa dedicates her time and ideas in education sector, she frequently joins as panelist in national and international conferences, she loves writings and enjoys art. She speaks Indonesia and English.

Nanda Vinesya, Country Counsel, HP

Nanda is a seasoned lawyer with over a decade of experience in M&A, technology, and digital platforms. She began her career at Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, a leading Jakarta law firm, before transitioning to leadership roles at Halodoc and Tentang Anak, where she built their legal teams from the ground up and developed legal strategies for fast-paced tech environments. Currently, Nanda serves as country counsel for HP, overseeing legal affairs in Indonesia and the Philippines. She has a passion for learning languages and is fluent in English, Bahasa and French, demonstrating her enthusiasm for connecting with different cultures.

Reza Topobroto, General Counsel, VP Legal & Compliance of Telkomsigma

Reza Topobroto is the General Counsel, VP Legal & Compliance of Telkomsigma, a subsidiary of Telkom Group, the largest telco company in SE Asia.   Telkomsigma engages in technology sector, focussing on cloud computing, digital and IT services.  Reza joined Telkomsigma on March 2022. He started his legal career as a practice lawyer in 1997, after moving to several law firms he had a chance promoted as a Senior Associate in Roosdiono & Partners.  In 2005, he shifted careers to corporate counsel by joining Procter & Gamble as Country Counsel Lead. In 2008, Reza was appointed as the Head of Legal for Mondelez (p.k.a Kraft Foods).  In 2012 he joined Microsoft as Director of Corporate, External & Legal Affairs in charge for Indonesia.  After 7 years in Microsoft, he moved to Indosat Ooredoo in 2019, becoming Senior Legal Advisor to the CEO.  On 2021, Reza made decision to step-out from comfort zone by become South East Asia Business Advisor of Jameson Legal Tech, a legal tech consortium marketing based in UK who expanded its coverage to Asia.  In 2022, Reza earned honor to contribute for the nation by joining a state-owned-enterprise group as General Counsel, VP Legal & Compliance of Telkomsigma. Reza was the third President of the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA). He ended his term in 2014 and continues contributions to ICCA through his role on the Supervisory Board. In 2009, together with leaders of associations from other countries, he co-founded the Asia Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance (APCCA), and further in 2014, he was appointed as the Secretary General of the APCCA.  At present, he still active in APCCA as the Director of Governance and Administration. In 2015, Reza was given the award of ‘Indonesia In-House Lawyer of the Year 2015’ and ‘In-House Legal Team of the Year 2016’ by Asia Legal Business (ALB).  He awarded with another acknowledgement by ALB for Innovative In-House Team of the Year 2020.  In 2022, Reza earned another award from Hukumonline for Most Respected Indonesia In-House Counsel for Technology Sector. Reza obtained his law degree at Trisakti University, Jakarta in 1997, and his Master of Laws at Monash University, Melbourne in 2003.  

Tri Gati Mareta, AVP of Legal, Bukalapak

Mareta is a law graduate from University of Gadjah Mada. She went on to complete her Master of Law from University of Melbourne in 2017. Mareta began her career as inhouse lawyer at the biggest cement company in Indonesia and also a state-owned enterprise, PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk., previously known as PT Semen Gresik (Persero) Tbk. After spending almost 2 years as managing associate in MDC, member firm of PwC Global Network, she is now joining Bukalapak as Head of Legal & Compliance. Mareta has served as head of legal & compliance and has advised various legal matters including company restructuring, personal data protection, fund raising, merger and acquisition, mining, employment, capital market, commercial contracts, litigation, financial technology, financing, personal data protection, good corporate governance and general corporate matters.

Yudha Dewangga Kusuma, VP/Group Head Legal – Contract Management, PT XL Axiata Tbk.

A legal professional with over 17 years experiences in the legal field as Director, General Manager Corporate Legal, VP Legal, Corporate Secretary, Head of Legal & Compliance, and Attorney at Law. Having legal portfolio in various industries including Telecommunication, Technology, Aviation, Medical & Healthcare, Property & Construction, and General Corporate. He started his career in one of Law Firm in Jakarta. Currently serves as VP/Group Head Legal – Contract Management at PT XL Axiata Tbk, one of the leading multinational telco companies in Indonesia. 

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