Our Partner

Rizal H. Matondang

Partner
University of Michigan
Master of Business Administration
2001
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Graduated with Distinction and Honors
1995
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Financial Services
  • Public Sector
Prior to joining Skha, he helped in the rehabilitation & reconstruction of Aceh under the ADB program. He completed his BA in Economics and MBA from the University of Michigan.
Skha
Partner
2009 - Present
Asian Development Bank
2004 - 2009
Perspective! Marketing & Research
Co Founder
2002 - 2004
University of Michigan
Business Analyst Intern
2002 - 2002
PT Hickling Indonesia
Manager/Economist Program
1998 - 1999
Institute for National Development
Officer/Economist Program
1996 - 1998
Center for Information and Development Studies
Economic Analyst
1995 - 1996

Our Partner

Rizal H. Matondang

Partner

Rizal H. Matondang is a Partner at SKHA and a highly respected advisor in infrastructure development, public sector transformation, and strategic corporate planning. With more than 15 years of experience in the consulting industry, Rizal has led numerous high-impact projects across state-owned enterprises (SOEs), multinational companies, and government bodies, helping them unlock long-term value through structured strategy execution and ecosystem alignment.

Rizal has developed a strong reputation for his deep involvement in infrastructure and industrial transformation. He has advised multiple leading SOE groups and government entities on long-term corporate planning, PMO implementation, restructuring strategies, and masterplan development across sectors such as banking, property, logistics, energy, and healthcare. His work includes key national-level initiatives such as designing Indonesia’s Housing, supporting the transformation of social security institutions, and providing guidance for the development of SOE holding strategies and acquisitions.

In addition to his infrastructure focus, Rizal has been a key advisor in supporting strategic growth and turnaround efforts, leading advisory engagements for organizational transformation, enterprise reorientation, and digital service innovation. He has worked extensively with SOEs to develop cross-sector business strategies, particularly in maritime, construction, EPC, and energy industries. His advisory experience includes designing national and regional masterplans, facilitating corporate restructuring, and managing strategic integrations and M&A processes.

His projects are often complex and multi-stakeholder, requiring a balance between commercial viability and broader national objectives. Rizal is known for his ability to distill clarity in uncertain environments, align leadership across ecosystems, and drive strategic execution with measurable impact.

Rizal’s expertise includes, but is not limited to, infrastructure strategy, SOE transformation, PMO and masterplan development, policy advisory, and business model restructuring. His ability to operate at the intersection of national priorities and private-sector dynamics has positioned him as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders.

With a proven track record in enabling ecosystem synergy and institutional strengthening, Rizal continues to support organizations in executing long-term strategic initiatives that are both forward-looking and grounded in practical, high-impact delivery.

Corporate Strategy

  • Advised a Leading Property Company Corporate Plan and Whitepaper development
  • Advised a Leading Sharia Bank in Indonesia for created Long-Term Corporate Strategic Plan
  • Advised a Long-Term Corporate Plan for a property company
  • Advised a long-term corporate plan development for a region bank with assets of more than IDR 120 trillion

Transformation

  • Advised a restructuring strategy development for an industry and construction company, a subsidiary of infrastructure Company
  • Advised a development of a restructuring strategy for a SOE subsidiary company in bitumen business
  • Advised in assistance of implementing the transformation of national social security management institutions in Indonesia
  • Advised a development of organizational transformation plan of the legal division in the SOE Port environment
  • Led a team in reorganization initiative of a Top 10 bank in Indonesia
  • Advised a SOE’s Food Holding Formation Strategy and Merger strategy for several holding member
  • Competitive landscape and marketing strategy formulation for an internet security start-up.
  • Establishment and implementation of a grant program for post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction in Banda Aceh.

Implementation

  • Advised the PMO Implementation of Strategic Initiatives of Business Reorientation for a Leading SOE Pharmacy
  • Advised a design, advisory, and implementation of national gas masterplan development
  • Advised a design, advisory, and implementation of national gas masterplan for a national gas company
  • Advised a study and implementation of industrial development masterplan of a big island in Indonesia
  • Led a team in the implementation of microfinance business development initiative at a Top 10 Indonesian bank
  • Monitoring of micro-sector implementation: Pilot testing of credit products and asset feasibility study.
  • Blueprint for Winning Micro Banking and Sharia Pawn Business Development, along with 12-Month Implementation Support
  • Project Management Office for the implementation of the business plan of a Sharia (Islamic) bank.
  • Establishment and implementation of a grant program for post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction in Banda Aceh.

Business Development

  • Advised a long-term business plan development for a Port SOE Sub-holding in maritime service business in Indonesia
  • Advised a Digital Healthcare Grand Design, Market Research, and Strategic development for an SOE Pharmacy
  • Advised a Port Commercial Scheme Development for leading SOE Port Company
  • Led a study on Indonesia’s automotive industry distribution chain study
  • Advised a business plan strategy for area development which is one of the national strategic projects
  • Microbanking business development for a mid-sized bank.
  • Blueprint for Winning Micro Banking and Sharia Pawn Business Development, along with 12-Month Implementation Support
  • Development of a 5-Year Business Plan for a Sharia (Islamic) Banking Institution.
  • Establishment and implementation of a grant program for post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction in Banda Aceh.
  • Competitive landscape and marketing strategy formulation for an internet security start-up.
  • Market analysis of nanotechnology-based emulsions for industrial and agricultural applications.
  • Verified demand conditions for an international B2B exchange venture.

Operational Excellence

  • Advised a development of organizational transformation plan of the legal division in the SOE Port environment
  • Led a study on Indonesia’s automotive industry distribution chain study

Digital & Innovation

  • Advised a Digital Healthcare Grand Design, Market Research, and Strategic development for an SOE Pharmacy

Policy Advisory

  • Advised a Indonesia’s Housing Ecosystem and Financing Grand Design in Indonesia for a SOE’s Bank
  • Advised a policy and strategy development for achieving city without slum in Indonesia
  • Advised a design, advisory, and implementation of national gas masterplan for a national gas company
  • Advised a study and implementation of industrial development masterplan of a big island in Indonesia
  • Port Area Infrastructure and Transportation Experts for Superhub Concept Development