Rianovel serves as a Consultant at DinarStandard, leading the firm’s Investment and Government Innovation practice. Based in Southeast Asia, he spearheads initiatives focused on financial management, cross-border investments, and innovative policy development, working with governments and organizations across Southeast Asia, the GCC, and North America.

At DinarStandard, Rianovel has delivered impactful projects, including developing a sector-focused Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction framework for government investment authorities, identifying key megatrends affecting a multilateral development bank and its member countries, and supporting companies in their market expansion strategies across international markets.

With over 10 years of experience, Rianovel previously managed foreign investments for the Indonesia Sovereign Hajj Fund, where he optimized investment strategies and strengthened the fund’s global portfolio. His expertise spans financial management, risk management, cross-border investments, management strategy, and innovation, leaving a significant impact across multiple regions.

Rianovel holds an MBA with a double major in Finance and International Business from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He also earned a B.Sc. in Management with a concentration on International Business from President University, Indonesia. Additionally, he holds certifications as a Risk Management Professional, Certified Investment Banker, and Chartered Portfolio Manager from The American Academy for Financial Managers (AAFM).

Relevant Experience:

• Worked with Royal Commission of Al Ula to identify how to integrate the trends that are identified for them to their operations. 

• Creating a workshop and develop a framework for Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) to create sector-focus investment attraction effort

• Identify megatrends relevant for Islamic Development Bank, as an input for their 10 years planning

• Help Saudi camel dairy company to set up export and market expansion strategy

• Developing DS proprietary data product