Our Team
At the heart of Barid Advisory, we are powered by a team of seasoned professionals. Our core team brings together a wealth of experience, insights honed by years of dedicated work, and an unwavering commitment to your success. We’ve been there, proven with a track record of success in navigating real-world businesses of all sizes across industries.
Together, we craft the roadmap for your achievements.
Kevin Yu
Honorary Board
A serial entrepreneur since 1996, with three exits, and domain expertise across SaaS, software, platforms, and digital media. Raised over USD 300 million in capital for his ventures and other startups. Founding Partner of Taiwan Accelerator, whose seed fund has achieved a TVPI of 3X. He is also the Co-founder and Chairman of MZ Asia, ...dedicated to empowering investor relations for over 200 public companies in Asia. In addition, he serves as the Chief Advisor of the Taiwan Investor Relations Institute and as a Director of the Asia Pacific Accelerator Network. He holds a BSS from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Richard (Rick) Garza
Honorary Board
Based in Virginia, United States, Rick Garza is a Director at Rick Garza Consulting. He is an experienced board member, financial leader, and consultant for nonprofit organizations ranging in size from $1 million to $400 million. Rick provides interim and part-time consulting services to non-profit organizations as the CFO, Controller, or Financial Consultant. ...His extensive experience as an auditor, board member, controller, chief financial officer, and software implementer enables him to offer valuable insights to nonprofit organizations.
Ari Askhara
Chairman & CEO
Ari Askhara is a highly experienced professional with a rich background in strategic planning, business development, and financial management. His expertise spans various sectors, including IPO services, debt restructuring, and turnaround strategies.
Known for his leadership skills and innovative thinking, Askhara has a proven track record of driving growth and improving operational efficiency in challenging business environments. His deep understanding of financial markets and corporate strategy, combined with his ability to navigate complex business scenarios, makes him an invaluable asset in the advisory field.
Askhara's commitment to excellence and his ability to deliver results have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor for individuals and businesses alike.
Heru Muzaki
Senior Partner
Heru is a founder and partner at LHBM Counsel, a complete profile attorney with more than a decade of experience as a lawyer and in-house counsel. Before founding the firm, Heru worked for prestigious law firms and, most recently, served as the ASEAN legal counsel at General Electric Company.
He has been exposed to a wide range of deals, strategic decisions, and corporate actions. Heru is also trained in strategic management, which equips him with a deep understanding of how businesses operate, industry knowledge, and the ability to find precise legal solutions.
Heru was recently awarded the title of Indonesia Rising Star by Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters). This award recognizes Indonesian lawyers under 40 who have achieved outstanding results for their clients and set high standards in the Indonesian legal space. Previously, his firm was listed as Indonesia’s Firm to Watch and included in the A List of Asia Business Law Journal.
Heru holds a bachelor's degree from Universitas Katolik Parahyangan and an Advanced Master of Law (LL.M) candidate at Leiden University. He is a licensed advocate of Peradi (Indonesian Advocates Association) and a Capital Market Legal Consultant (HKHPM awaiting OJK approval).
Mega Aryanti
Partner
Mega brings with her 19 years of experience in driving growth, managing business performance, and ensuring robust financial processes. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Universitas Padjadjaran, where she graduated with distinction.
She is accustomed to navigating multicultural and matrix organizations, making her a natural collaborator with various stakeholders across functions and regions. Her work experiences span multinational organizations from various industries from Shipping, Banking, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance, Technology, Digital Advertising, and Communication/Media.
As a result, she is well-equipped to support businesses in any domain, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insights to the table.
Dedi Raimond
Director
Dedi has built an extensive three-decade finance career, starting with an Accounting major at the University of Indonesia and a stint at a prestigious Big 4. Here, Dedi collaborated with major global players in industries such as oil and gas, FMCG, and manufacturing. This foundational experience cultivated a discerning eye for detail and a robust foundation in financial complexities.
Transitioning to the corporate world, he assumed pivotal roles in multinational corporations, tackling corporate finances, controllership, corporate treasury, and tax management, transcending industries as varied as FMCG, cigarette manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
His corporate portfolio features orchestrations of corporate acquisitions, spin-offs, business discontinuations, capital expansions, and ERP migrations. His leadership capabilities have consistently shone, adapting effectively to dynamic contexts from collaborating with Commercial to Supply Chain.
Dedi is a reliable ally to businesses with a proven track record of transformative success that attests to his expertise and leadership prowess.
Agustinus G Widyomantoro
Director
Agustinus is a seasoned business advisor whose career spans almost three decades through the intersections of law, investment, and venture capitalism. He has developed a keen sense for identifying lucrative investment opportunities and then transforming them into a well-managed diverse portfolio.
He has exhibited an exceptional ability to evaluate financial markets, assess risk, and yield substantial returns on investments. He has fostered the growth of numerous businesses in size and shape, overseeing sourcing, selecting, and funding promising ventures.
He is steering businesses from their inception to achieving success. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him a distinguished reputation in the business world.
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