Ricky Rahardja

Advisory Director at Kreston Indonesia

About Ricky Rahardja

Ricky Rahardja is an Advisory Director at Kreston Indonesia, where he leads corporate services, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainability advisory. He is a strategic business advisor with over 20 years of experience across Southeast Asia.

He specialises in corporate finance, operations management, and corporate development, with expertise spanning the logistics, automotive, and financial services sectors. Ricky has extensive experience in managing mergers and acquisitions, including leading financial, tax, and legal due diligence processes. He is known for leveraging data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency, improve revenue performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Education & qualifications

Ricky Rahardja holds a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Liverpool. He also earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Western Australia, where he was a recipient of the Director’s Letter Award. In addition, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from La Trobe University.

Experience

Prior to his work at Kreston Indonesia, Ricky has worked as a Finance and Operations Analyst at Trust-Link Group in Singapore, where he supported financial and operational functions. He has also held roles including Project Manager at Indomobil Group and Business Development Specialist at PT. AGRICON, focusing on corporate development and M&A activities.

Earlier in his career, he served as Corporate Finance Manager at Ciputra Group and Finance Manager at InsightAsia, gaining significant experience in financial management and business strategy. He began his professional career as an Auditor at Grant Thornton Indonesia, where he developed a strong foundation in accounting and auditing.