Your Bridge to Business in Indonesia
We provide politically smart, culturally fluent, and commercially sharp consulting to help your business succeed in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
A Trusted Channel for Foreign Investment
PT Indonesia Consulting and Trade (Icontrade) is a Foreign Investment Limited Liability Company (PT PMA) established in 2025. Our mission is to link international businesses with Indonesian resources, helping you minimize investment costs and facilitate a smooth market entry.
Our Core Expertise
Expertise in new installations, rehabilitation, upgrades, project management, and procurement for the power sector.
Hands-on experience in new ship construction, maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and procurement management.
Full end-to-end purchasing, supplier qualification, government regulation compliance, and tender management.
The Opportunity: Why Invest in Indonesia?
The world's 4th most populous country with a young, dynamic workforce.
The largest economy in Southeast Asia and a member of the G20 and BRICS.
A key "China plus one" destination for supply chain diversification.
Strategic maritime location with access to all ASEAN markets.
Rising foreign direct investment ($34B in 2024) and 12+ new special economic zones.
Your Strategic Bridge to Indonesia
This guide showcases Indonesia's economic potential and how Icontrade serves as your essential partner for successful market entry.
Navigate Market Complexities with a Local Partner
We help you overcome common market entry challenges, including local content requirements (TKDN), opaque regulations, pricing sensitivities, and cultural language gaps, ensuring your compliance and success.
Meet Our Leadership
Mr. Ziad Khalaf
Our President Director & Head of Global Market Entry
Ziad founded Icontrade to provide expert consulting and manufacturers’ representation in Indonesia. With over 40 years in the power sector, he brings deep expertise in power plant design, operations, and maintenance.
Previously as Senior Vice President at Mitsubishi Power, he led a service business of over $100M USD, overseeing major upgrades and decarbonization projects.
His global career includes key roles in engineering, project management, and sales, with experience in over 25 countries. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA.
Mr. Pierre-Yves Shechter
Our Senior Cross-Border Business Advisor (France & ASEAN)
Pierre is a Senior Cross-Border Business Advisor, specializing in assisting French-speaking clients navigate the Indonesian market. With over 25 years of experience, he is an expert in industrial project management and supply chain strategy.
He has held senior executive roles at Schneider Electric, managing portfolios worth over €3.4 billion. As the founder of AEVS International, he led successful sourcing and manufacturing projects globally.
Fluent in French and English, with conversational abilities in Bahasa Indonesia and other languages, Pierre excels at bridging cultural gaps for investors. His work in over 40 countries gives him unparalleled international business insight.
Ready to Enter the Indonesian Market?
Indonesia isn't the next frontier. It's the current battleground of global influence. Let us be your bridge.