Ega Nathaniel Halim

Operations and Business Strategy professional with over 10 years of experience across retail, banking, mining, and property industries. Experienced in business performance analysis, project management, private label development, and cross-functional collaboration within multinational organizations. Having lived and studied in China for more than 10 years, I am fluent in Mandarin and experienced in bridging communication between Indonesian and Chinese stakeholders.

Recognized for strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver business initiatives in fast-paced environments.

Operations Senior Manager at PT Multipolar Tbk (Lippo Group) (2019-01 – Present)

• Hypermart Transformation Project (2023 - Present)
• Store opening & relaunch: Support the Store Operations team in planning new store openings and relaunches, coordinating with cross-functional teams (Store Operations, Project and Development, Merchandise, and Marketing) to ensure smooth execution and readiness to meet customer and opening targets.
• Territory strategy: Support the regional managers of East Java and West-Central Java in developing the 2025 territory strategy, and lead the follow-through by coordinating, tracking, and driving execution discipline to ensure timely completion of territory initiatives.
• Electronic flagship store initiative: Partnered with the Merchandise team to develop and standardize Electronic Flagship Store model that improves sales, margin, and inventory productivity in selected stores.
• Private label development: Analyze the performance of private label products in the Home Cleaning and Tissue categories, identify hero products in the market, conduct market benchmarking, and recommend products and sourced suitable OEM suppliers.
• Group Portfolio Performance Reporting (2022 - 2025)
• Consolidated and analyzed financial and operational performance across multiple business units.
• Produced quarterly executive performance reports to support management decision-making.
• China Retail Project (2019 - 2021)
• Served as the primary liaison between the Indonesia Head Office and China operations.
• Consolidated financial and operational reports for China, Hong Kong, and BVI entities.
• Coordinated management meetings and followed up on key business initiatives.

Personal Assistant at PT Mahkota Sentosa Utama (Meikarta, Lippo Group) (2017-08 – 2018-11)

• Supported the Vice President of Sales & Marketing in daily operations and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects and executive communications.
• Interpreted between Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia during meetings and negotiations.

General Affairs Supervisor at PT Country Garden Indonesia (2016-12 – 2017-08)

• Managed general affairs and office administration to support the daily operations of one of China's leading property developers during its expansion in Indonesia.
• Supervised outsourced staff and managed vendors, office facilities, company vehicles, expatriate accommodation, and work permit applications to ensure smooth business operations.

Project Administrator at PT Megah Surya Pertiwi (Harita Group) (2015-10 – 2016-11)

• Served as a Mandarin–Bahasa Indonesia interpreter for Chinese expatriates and local employees during the construction of a nickel smelter project in North Maluku.
• Coordinated basic Mandarin training and overseas deployment for approximately 300 management trainees to complete a three-month technical training program at a nickel smelter facility in Wuhu, China.

Operation Officer at Bank of China Jakarta Branch (2013-03 – 2015-09)

• Processed daily back-office banking operations, including domestic transfers (SKN/RTGS), international remittances, and treasury settlements, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Participated in the Core Banking System migration project by performing system testing and attending specialized training in Beijing, China, to support a successful implementation.

Bachelor of Economics in International Economics and Trade – Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China (2008-09 – 2012-07)