Steve is the Founder of Mata Investments, a private investment firm focused on growth equity, real estate, and early-stage ventures. He has a strong family background in the mining industry, being one of the major shareholders of the largest coking coal mine in Southeast Asia. However since 2015, Steve has adopted an impact-driven approach and divested from the coal industry.
One of the more notable companies under the group is BSA Land, the largest property developer in Indonesia for the middle-class market. Highly driven by impact, the company shifted its strategy from high-end to the middle-class sector and currently takes a leading role in the private sector to ease Indonesia's 13 million housing backlog. With 30 projects across the country, BSA Land has constructed over 20,000 residential and commercial units that cater primarily to young families and newly weds. Additionally, the company has invigorated nearly 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its innovative and cost-efficient commercial developments across the country.
In addition, Steve is also the Co-Founder and Chairman of SM Group, a company driving the adoption of green technologies in Indonesia. SM Group operates one of the country’s largest electric vehicle (EV) dealerships, in partnership with several brands including Geely, a global automotive conglomerate with significant stakes in renowned brands such as Volvo, Lotus, Aston Martin, and Mercedes Benz.
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 quickly rose to prominence and 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 its ranks.