Antovany Reza Pahlevi

Antovany Reza

AI & Digital Transformation Leader | Country Director, AI AVATAR Indonesia

🔹 Who I Am

A leader at the intersection of AI technology, digital transformation, and international relations. With over a decade of experience in high-growth startups and global tech firms, I combine the perspectives of a policy researcher and a technology practitioner—able to advise governments, organizations, and enterprises on both the strategic implications of AI and the hands-on execution of AI-driven products.

🔹 Current Role

• Country Director, AI AVATAR Indonesia — spearheading the rollout of AI-powered avatar companions, celebrity AI partnerships, and gamified digital well-being features.
• Driving localized product development, affiliate ecosystems, and growth operations that scale AI adoption across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
• Leading thought leadership on AI ethics, digital diplomacy, and practical policy frameworks to ensure responsible deployment of emerging technologies.

🔹 Core Strengths

• AI Technology & Business: Experienced in bringing AI concepts to market—from immersive metaverse platforms (Suzuverse) to AI celebrity avatars (AI AVATAR). Proven track record in scaling revenue, building communities, and securing international partnerships.
• Digital Transformation & Policy: Academic and advisory background in globalization, digital diplomacy, and governance of emerging tech. Skilled in translating research into actionable strategies for policymakers, enterprises, and innovators.
• Cross-Cultural Leadership: Able to operate seamlessly across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe, bridging cultural contexts to build scalable solutions.

🔹 Career Journey

• Suzuverse Indonesia — Country Director, leading one of the first metaverse+AI platforms blending Web3, gamification, and community ecosystems.
• Silversea Media — Country Head, scaling digital marketing & programmatic advertising across Southeast Asia.
• Indonesian Cloud — Head of Marketing, driving digital transformation in AI, IoT, Big Data, and OTT solutions.
• SHINTA VR — Part of the founding leadership team for Indonesia’s pioneering VR/AR startup, advocating immersive technology adoption.
• Earlier contributions at Alibaba Group, Lion & Lion, MullenLowe, and other global agencies.

🔹 Education & Research

• Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Competitiveness (IR), Universitas Gadjah Mada.
• Bachelor's Degree in International Relations (IR), Universitas Gadjah Mada.
• Published/commentary on metaverse adoption, digital diplomacy, and AI applications in forums such as HospitalityNet and academic circles.

🔹 My Mission

To humanize AI and digital technology—making it practical, ethical, and impactful—while shaping conversations between policy makers, businesses, and communities.

Contact
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