About Us
Our Story
Ronald Liem and Rene Mayer first met in Bali in 2014. As CEO of DestinAsian Media Group — which produces Indonesia’s leading travel and lifestyle titles — Ron was destined to cross paths with Rene, who at the time was Fairmont Bali’s Director of Sales & Marketing. When Rene moved to Fairmont Jakarta their friendship was strengthened, and often collaborated on spectacular events in the city.
Ron’s prominent publications and network of influencers and key opinion leaders, combined with Rene’s strong sales and marketing skills, have resulted in successful events with outstanding exposure. As a testament to the success of their collaborations, Rene and his team were named Best Marketing Department in Indonesia and Asia Pacific by the International Hotelier Awards. In 2021, Rene became Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing for three Hyatt properties: Grand Hyatt Bali, Hyatt Regency Bali, and Andaz Bali, which at the time was in the pre-opening phase. Ron and DestinAsian Media Group provided extensive support for the opening of the new Hyatt property, not only in terms of editorial, but also with exposure to Ron’s significant network and key opinion leaders. It was acknowledged as one of the best Hyatt openings worldwide.
As their vision and mission increasingly aligned, Ron and Rene began to imagine what they could achieve by combining their experience, strengths and networks. They decided to join forces and establish a world-class company catering to the hospitality sector’s unique sales and marketing needs.
After establishing a team of experts in Communications, Representation, and Contracting, the partners proudly introduced SCOP3 Group in 2022. What sets SCOP3 Group apart, however, is that beyond these services, Ron and Rene strive to maximize their partners’ revenues and deliver profitable results.
Ronald Liem
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Ronald is the founder and CEO of DestinAsian Media Group. Born in Jakarta, he studied in America and England before returning to Indonesia to work as an investment banker. He founded DestinAsian Media Group in 2001 with the launch of his first magazine, DestinAsian. The company's headquarters are in Singapore, with representative offices in Jakarta and a number of Asia-Pacific countries.
Rene Mayer
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Rene began his journey in the hospitality sector when he was 17 years old, working for leading hotel groups in Europe. He secured prominent positions with international hospitality brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Throughout his professional journey in Indonesia, Rene has received accolades for his work in sales and marketing, including Sales Hotelier of the Year for the Asia-Pacific region at the 2016 BMW Hotelier Awards, and Best Marketing Department in Indonesia and Asia Pacific at the International Hotelier Awards. LinkedIn honored Rene with a Power Profile Award in 2017 as the most searched hotelier profile in Indonesia.
OUR TEAM
Mike Forster
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Specializing in strategic communications planning, digital communications, e-commerce, retail, and brand activation, Mike has a distinguished career predominantly within WPP, the world's largest advertising agency group. He recently served as CEO of Geometry Global in Korea, WPP’s end-to-end creative commerce agency. With a focus on Asia, he has spent 12 years living and working in ten countries, steering businesses in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, and Indonesia. As a business leader, Mike believes in mutual growth for agencies and clients through commerce-based thinking, and is committed to unlocking potential in brands and teams.
Khika Mahardhika
Account Director – Jakarta
Khika has over 15 years of experience in public relations and marketing communications. She is highly familiar with planning and executing strategic and integrated marketing communications initiatives for luxury 5-star hotels, including promotional collateral production, marketing partnerships, advertising, public relations, media relations, and event management.
In her previous roles as Director of Marketing Communications for Keraton at the Plaza, A Luxury Collection Hotel, and most recently at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, Khika enriched her experience and elevated her skills as a public relations and marketing communications professional in the hospitality and lifestyle industry.
Arga Brahma
Account Director – Jakarta
An accomplished events and marketing manager, Arga has over ten years of experience in the luxury retail and hospitality sectors across Indonesia’s key hubs and internationally. His previous roles include Marketing & Communications Manager at Jumeirah Bali, The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali, and Alila Villas Koh Russey in Cambodia.
With a broad range of expertise spanning marketing, public relations, customer relationship management and corporate brand management, Arga brings his passion for excellence and strong personal integrity to the team.
Oka Ciptantio Octorama
Account Director – Bali
Oka is a communications specialist with experience in strategy and execution, media relations, and digital and social media, as well as crisis communications for multi-national companies, NGOs, and government agencies.
In his previous roles with multi-national communications agencies, Oka enriched his experience in strategy development and execution, building relationships with key media and designing strategies to suit client needs. He is an aspiring public relations leader in the hospitality and lifestyle industries.
Yoshanna Korompis
ACCOUNT MANAGER – BALI
Before joining SCOP3, Yoshanna held the esteemed position of PR & Marketing Manager at Apurva Kempinski Bali for over five years, including as a member of the pre-opening team. During her tenure she honed her skills in a wide array of specializations, and led the luxury resort’s communications for hosting Indonesia’s G20 Summit in November 2022.. Yoshanna’s dedication, enthusiasm, rich industry knowledge and innovative ideas combined with her exceptional skills ensure she is capable of enhancing our client services and consistently delivering results.
Sekar Lenggo Geni
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT MANAGER – JAKARTA
Sekar brings a wealth of experience from vibrant firms such as Pinc Group and Pantarei Communications, renowned 360-integrated marketing agencies that thrive on innovative thinking and swift teamwork. With unwavering dedication to public relations and digital marketing, she consistently pursues the pinnacle of media exposure and digital impact for her clients. Having conducted significant activations with solid planning and collaboration in the dynamic world of marketing, Sekar takes immense pride in showcasing her accomplishments that have reshaped industries and elevated brands.
Nuzulla Alvilia Ahmad
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT MANAGER – BALI
Nuzulla is a dynamic Public Relations enthusiast and recent graduate brimming with enthusiasm and a sharp intellect. With a strong passion for effective communication, Nuzulla is poised to make a significant impact on our team. Combined with her outstanding academic achievements, Nuzulla possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and a talent for cultivating meaningful relationships. Her fresh perspective, quick thinking, and unwavering dedication make her an invaluable asset in supporting our clients' PR objectives.
Mirza Firdaus
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Mirza is a digital marketer, photographer, videographer, and graphic design enthusiast. His passion for digital media is instrumental for the SCOP3 Group in developing innovative social media content. His experience in international establishments such as Marriott International, Accor, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and Topotels Hotels & Resorts immersed him in the hospitality and social media sectors. Mirza broadened his scope as a graphic designer to further enhance his skills in developing and executing social media promotions and marketing campaigns.
Ayu Putri S. Surya
PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT – BALI
Ayu Putri S. Surya is a young sales and marketing administration professional with a degree in hospitality management. Experienced in payment handling, business proposals, reporting and guest relations, she has interned with the Sales & Marketing team of W Bali Seminyak and supported delegates of a major G20 event during Indonesia’s 2023 presidency of the intergovernmental forum. Diligent and hardworking, Putri will contribute her strong communication and critical thinking skills to the team.
Ena Kimura
DIRECTOR OF SALES – JAPAN
With more than ten years of experience in the hospitality sector, Ena has held key roles including Sales Manager and Assistant Director of Leisure Sales at Intercontinental Bali Resort. Subsequently she contributed to its wholesale business, mainly handling the Japanese, Korean, and Australian wholesale markets. As part of the SCOP3 team, Ena will use her experience in the Japanese market to focus on growing, navigating, and identifying potential new national and international Japanese clients. Through her expertise and skills in sales and marketing, she will assist in boosting the growth and segmentation of the Japanese market.
Gotama Dipta
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SALES
Beginning his career at Alila Villas Uluwatu, Dipta’s trajectory in sales has taken him to international hotel chains such as Hilton Bali Resort, Grand Nikko Bali, and Nikko Bali Benoa Beach. He has enriched his knowledge of the hospitality sector through operational department roles at Bulgari Hotel & Resort Bali and Harris Bukit Jimbaran. Gotama is instrumental in developing new sales accounts as well as maintaining business relationships for the company. His role includes building beneficial partnerships with clients to support sales and revenue.
Ary Stevani
SALES EXECUTIVE
Ary began her career in international chain establishments including Le Meridien Nirwana Bali Resort & Spa. Her experience and skills thrived after joining Holiday Inn Resort Bali and InterContinental Bali Resort. Now, with over 16 years of experience in sales and reservations, as SCOP3’s Sales Executive Ary will assist in handling tours and guest activities, creating exclusive packages and activities for guests and clients.
