Isnandar -

Founder

About

I began my career as a lead researcher even before graduating, and I have since built a reputation for taking ownership where clarity is absent and results are non-negotiable. My experience spans multiple industries—including printing, water filtration, plastics, paper, paint, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and consultancy—equipping me with the ability to move faster and execute with precision across complex environments. My core strength is building from zero. I am brought in when organizations need momentum, structure, and outcomes—not explanations. Typically, I am given a single objective. I define the strategy, design the execution framework, assemble the right resources, control costs, and deliver measurable results. I do not wait for systems to exist; I create them. I operate where risk is real and accountability is total. These are roles others avoid due to uncertainty, exposure, or complexity. I take them on deliberately. I turn ambiguity into execution, ideas into operations, and early-stage initiatives into scalable, revenue-generating platforms.

Country

Indonesia

City

Jakarta

Industry

Plastics

Skill

Project Management, Research Skills, Mechanical Engineering, Water Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Technical Support, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cross-Cultural Communication, Market Penetration, Sales Processes, Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Business-to-Business (B2B), SMEs management and advisory, Bioplastics, Business Development, Packaging, Polymers

Experience

Founder

Kareem International

2016-9 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

Jakarta

Chief Executive Officer

Kareem International

2016-9 - 2024-4 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

Kareem International is a professional export marketing company representing a wide range of Indonesian products, services, and manufacturers in the African and Middle Eastern markets. Our Values: Open and Communicative – We prioritize transparency, responsiveness, and clear communication. Technically Minded – We understand and care deeply about the technical aspects behind every product and solution. Comprehensive and Preventive – We take a complete, forward-looking approach to minimize risks and ensure long-term success. Part of the Solution – We act as problem-solvers and partners, not just intermediaries.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Polyplex

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Jakarta

I am leading the development of new premium market segments for high-performance BOPP for cigarette overwrap and tobacco packaging applications.

Director

Asanita Kareem Agro Allied Limited

2017-11 - 2024-4 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Nigeria

Asanita Kareem Agro Allied is a joint venture between Asanita Investment (Nigeria) and Kareem Biotechnology (Indonesia). The company is establishing a 35,000-liter-per-day cassava-based bioethanol plant in Edo State, Nigeria, supported by 4,000 hectares of dedicated cassava farmland to ensure a sustainable feedstock supply. I lead the Indonesian scientific team, driving technical initiatives to optimize processes and reduce the bioethanol plant’s operating costs.

Consultant for Green Packaging Development for SMEs,

Greenhope.co

2023-6 - 2024-3 · 10 mos

Jakarta, Indonesia

I was building Greenhope’s strategic foundation for market entry and expansion in sustainable primary packaging, with a clear focus on FMCG and SME segments, including garment/fashion and food and beverage applications.

Business Development Manager

Weico International, Singapore

2015-12 - 2016-8 · 9 mos

Driving new business creation across thin-film applications and leading performance improvement initiatives for existing business units

Snr. Marketing Manager

PT Sukses Abadi Farmindo

2012-6 - 2015-12 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Jakarta

Leading marketing, sales, and business development to build export and private label/OEM businesses, scale domestic retail and HoReCa channels, and expand international markets across the Middle East, Iran, Africa, Europe, and Russia.

Managing Director

PT. Ottopaint Colours Indonesia

2011-10 - 2012-5 · 8 mos

Serpong

Defining and executing the company’s strategy while leading end-to-end operations of an epoxy flooring manufacturing and floor-coating contracting business, including appointment as an approved supplier to United Tractors (Komatsu) Indonesia.

Technical Service Manager

BMJ

2009-11 - 2011-10 · 2 yrs

Founded and scaled the Technical Service function, delivering a tenfold reduction in customer complaints within two years by institutionalizing a human-driven problem-solving model supported by rigorous, data-driven analysis for a global cigarette paper supplier.

Technical Sales Engineer

PT Argha Karya Prima Industry Tbk

2007-2 - 2009-11 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Joined the newly established Tobacco Team and successfully opened 10 new markets across the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Russia, assuming full ownership of regional market development, key account management, pricing negotiations, technical support, and customer engagement for BOPP tobacco wrapping solutions supplied to multinational and independent manufacturers.

Technical Sales Engineer

Stenta Films (M) Sdn Bhd

2007-2 - 2007-7 · 6 mos

Bangi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As part of the Argha Karya Group Tobacco Team, I undertook a technical sales engineering assignment at Stenta Films (M) Sdn. Bhd., a sister company of PT Argha Karya Prima Industry Tbk., focusing on tobacco packaging solutions.