Steve is the Founder of Mata Investments, an investment holding company. He was named as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2022.
Steve comes from a family with roots in the mining industry, having been a major shareholder in one of Indonesia's largest coal mines and Southeast Asia’s largest coking coal asset. However since 2015, he has adopted an impact-driven approach and divested from the sector.
One of the group’s core businesses is BSA Land, Indonesia’s largest property developer for the middle-class market. The company shifted from high-end developments to serving middle-income families and today leads in the private sector to ease Indonesia's 13 million housing backlog. With 30 projects nationwide, the company has delivered over 20,000 residential and commercial units, while invigorating nearly 10,000 SMEs through its cost-efficient commercial developments.
At the intersection of technology, security, and data, he is also building a digital-infrastructure platform focused on enterprise cyber-risk control. The platform integrates advanced cybersecurity, hybrid cloud architecture, and AI-driven risk intelligence. The initiative is supported through strategic partnerships with global technology leaders.
Within the mobility sector, Steve co-founded SM Group and serves as its Chairman, leading the development of one of Indonesia’s largest electric vehicle (EV) dealership networks. Through partnerships with global automotive leaders such as Chery Group and Geely, a global conglomerate with significant stakes in Volvo, Mercedes Benz, and Polestar, the group plays an active role in accelerating the adoption of sustainable transportation across Indonesia. SM Group also serves as the distributor for QJMotor, China’s largest premium motorcycle manufacturer and the parent company of the historic Italian brand Benelli.
Steve was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2022. He is a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) and appointed as the Chief Representative for the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia. He holds an MBA from Duke University, a BCom in Finance from Macquarie University and completed the Global Leadership & Public Policy Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Outside of work, Steve is an avid martial arts enthusiast. He founded Bali MMA, which was ranked among the Top 10 MMA Gyms in Asia by Fox Sports. The competition team is now widely regarded as one of the most competitive in Brazilian Jiujitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Kickboxing, boasting world champions and athletes from over a dozen countries.
Steve resides between Singapore and Jakarta.