Executive Summary

• Cross-border trade and market entry specialist with hands-on experience across Australia–Korea–Asia-Pacific markets

• Trusted advisor to companies navigating international expansion, government interfaces, and complex regulatory environments

• Brings a grounded, execution-first approach shaped by direct work with manufacturers, exporters, financial institutions, and public-sector stakeholders

• Known for calm, disciplined leadership and the ability to translate trade strategy into reliable commercial outcomes

Core Expertise

• International trade strategy and cross-border market entry

• Government & institutional engagement (trade agencies, grants, public programs)

• Commercial structuring for exporters and overseas expansion

• Stakeholder negotiation across cultures, regulators, and counterparties

• Trade-adjacent governance, risk, and operational readiness

• Clear execution alignment between strategy, compliance, and delivery

Career Highlights

• Trade & Market Entry Advisory (Australia–Korea)
  Advised Korean and Australian companies on practical market entry, partner selection, and commercial execution
  Worked closely with trade agencies and public institutions to align private-sector expansion with government frameworks

• Cross-Border Projects – CJ Foods, KOTRA, Australian Manufacturers
  Supported product launches and trade initiatives in the Australian market
  Facilitated negotiations and project delivery across language, cultural, and regulatory boundaries

• Financial & Institutional Background – NAB, MLC Wealth
  Built a strong foundation in financial systems, governance, and risk through large-scale institutions
  Experience ensures trade and expansion strategies are commercially sound and institution-ready

• Strategy & Growth Leadership – The Ark Accounting Corp.
  Leads cross-border advisory and growth strategy for clients operating across trade, investment, and regulatory environments
  Acts as a long-term partner rather than transactional consultant, supporting sustainable international expansion

Education & Perspective

• Bachelor of Arts – Government & International Relations / Arabic Language & Culture
  University of Sydney (Qatar Scholarship recipient, top percentile)

• Academic and professional exposure across Australia, Korea, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East

Executive Summary

• Senior cross-border trade and manufacturing advisor with deep experience across Japan-Korea commercial and production operations

• Began career in Japan’s precious jewelry sector, developing specialist expertise in gemstone setting while overseeing Korean operational teams

• Brings extensive leadership experience in factory oversight, production execution, and client-facing commercial management

• Trusted operator bridging Japanese buyers and Korean manufacturers through disciplined execution and long-standing industry relationships

Core Expertise

• Japan–Korea trade strategy and sourcing leadership

• Precious jewelry manufacturing and gemstone setting expertise

• Apparel factory oversight and production governance

• End-to-end order execution across cross-border supply chains

• Senior-level buyer relationship and commercial management

• Manufacturing-led commercial execution and negotiation

Executive Summary

• Global manufacturing and trade executive with ~40 years of experience across Korea and Southeast Asia. 

• Proven leadership in sales, production management, international trade, factory operations, and exits.

Core Expertise

• Apparel & textile manufacturing (end-to-end)

• Global supply chain & production management

• Factory setup, scale-up, and operational turnaround

• International trade, export/import, and buyer management

• Local workforce leadership and cross-cultural management

• Strategic execution leading to successful exits

Career Highlights

• Early Career – Korea (1980–2001)
  Built a strong foundation in sales, production planning, quality control, cost management, and trade
  Roles at Iju Trading, Dongbang Yuryang, and SK Global
  Managed full operational cycles from order intake to production and shipment
  Developed balanced execution capability between commercial targets and manufacturing delivery

• SK Global – Indonesia (2001–2004)
  Appointed Head of Production Management for Indonesian operations
  Oversaw export manufacturing for global brands
  Established systems for quality, delivery, cost control, and workforce stability

• PT. Cipta Dwi Pusana – Co-Founder & Executive Director (2004–2009)
  Co-founded apparel manufacturing company in Indonesia
  Led factory setup, production lines, workforce organization, and buyer relationships
  Supplied major global brands including Adidas, Nike, GAP, and Abercrombie
  Achieved stable operations and successful exit (factory sale)

• PT. KG Fashion Indonesia – Co-Founder & Executive Director (2010–2015)
  Co-founded second apparel manufacturing business
  Directed mid- to long-term strategy, operational excellence, and cost efficiency
  Strengthened productivity and quality competitiveness
  Completed another successful exit

• PT. Sea Ho Zipper Indonesia – Co-Founder (2017–2019)
  Expanded into apparel component manufacturing (zippers)
  Further diversified overseas manufacturing and management experience