Speaker Profile

Risa Kusumaningrum

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rikas Star Networks Media

"The TechX Summit is incredibly excited to welcome Risa Kusumaningrum onboard for our Global Singapore 2026 event. As a visionary in digital infrastructure and a champion of impactful leadership, her transformative insights are exactly what the world is ready to hear. We are honored to feature her on our global stage."
Digital Growth Strategy Performance Marketing Women's Leadership Global Operations

Executive Overview

Risa Kusumaningrum is the highly accomplished Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rikas Star Networks Media. With over two decades of experience navigating globally listed multinational companies across the US and APAC regions, she is a recognized powerhouse in the tech, growth, and media landscapes. Her exceptional strategic leadership was recently honored when she was named a Campaign Asia-Pacific 2024 Winner and a Women to Watch Honoree. Operating proudly as a solo female founder, Risa combines a robust academic foundation—holding an MBA and an AI certification from CMA Australia (CPAI)—with a formidable suite of financial credentials, including being a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Management Accountant (CMA®), and Certified International Business Accountant (CIBA®).

Professional Journey & Impact

Risa's career is defined by her ability to craft and execute winning strategies that drive massive scale. She played a pivotal operational role in the success of major Southeast Asian unicorns, including Carsome and Carro, where she managed end-to-end operations to fuel nationwide expansion. Today, through Rikas Star Networks Media, she leads a global growth services company driving revenue and executing creative performance marketing across the APAC region, Hong Kong, China, India, and the UK. Her company stands as an official partner of both TikTok and AppsFlyer. Beyond her corporate achievements, Risa is deeply committed to community impact and advocacy. She heads a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, offering everything from psychological support to a community book club. Passionate about financial literacy for Gen Y and Z, she is currently publishing her first book with a major Indonesian publisher. She is an active member of the Indonesian Businesswomen Associations (IWAPI) and British Chambers Indonesia, and heavily champions corporate social responsibility through active animal welfare initiatives in Jakarta.

Core Areas of Expertise

  • Digital Growth & Performance Marketing: Scaling brands across diverse global markets through strategic affiliate networking, e-commerce publishing, and official TikTok partnerships.
  • Enterprise Operations & Strategy: Executing end-to-end operational scaling for multinational corporations and billion-dollar tech unicorns.
  • Women's Leadership & Financial Empowerment: Championing financial literacy and providing actionable tools and resources for women in business to succeed.

What to Expect at TechX Summit

An internationally recognized leadership and marketing AI speaker, Risa brings an unparalleled depth of global business acumen to the stage. Taking the stage on December 10, 2026, in Singapore, attendees can expect to gain transformative insights into the future of global connectivity, digital infrastructure, and network innovations. We are absolutely thrilled to have her onboard to share her incredible entrepreneurial journey and strategic blueprint for scaling business growth!

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We are honored to welcome Risa Kusumaningrum to Tech X Summit Global Singapore 2026.
Her global growth blueprint will inspire the next generation of women leaders in tech.