The Team

PT Akasia Kapital Grup is driven by a team of professionals with diverse experience across finance, commodities, organic farming, and property — united by a shared vision to build sustainable value and long-term impact. Together, they combine strategic direction, operational expertise, and deep industry insight to strengthen AKG’s presence across Indonesia’s key industries.

Philip Irwan
Philip Irwan

Focuses on microfinance, commodities, and sustainable business development. Founder of AKG and Co-Founder of Akasia Bank, with over 15 years of experience in inclusive finance and gold trading. University of California, Irvine — BA in Economics and Chinese Literature.

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Steven K. Soetopo
Steven K. Soetopo

Focuses on business analysis, property development, and financial strategy. Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers and analyst at Principal Financial Group. Texas A&M University — Master’s in Land and Property Development.

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Ivan Goenawan
Ivan Goenawan

Focuses on commodity trading. Experience across global supply chains and management consulting, including at T. Kearney and Starling Resources. University of Michigan — MS in Industrial and Operations Engineering.

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Sebastian S.P.
Sebastian S.P.

Focuses on agricultural innovation, marketing, and education. Co-Founder of Art Greens. Germany — Master’s in Advertising Management (Diplom Werbekaufmann).

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Soetanto Eddy Widodo
Soetanto Eddy Widodo

Focuses on microfinance and organizational strategy. Over 25 years in Indonesia’s banking and microfinance industry. STIE Malangkucecwara — BA in Financial Accounting.

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Hendra Afriandi
Hendra Afriandi

Focuses on corporate legal management and regulatory compliance. Over 15 years of experience in finance sector legal affairs. Universitas Merdeka Malang — BA in Law.

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Verawati Winata
Verawati Winata

Specializes in financial governance and management. Former finance executive at National Steel Industries and Agung Sedayu Group. Holds a BA in Accounting and MA in Management from Universitas Bunda Mulia.

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Robiah Hulaila
Robiah Hulaila

Focuses on operations, microfinance administration, and branch management. More than 20 years of experience in banking and financial operations. University of Jember — BA in Management.

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