Gede Riska Wiradarma

Gede Riska Wiradarma serves as Lead – Strategic Real World Asset Blockchain Custody at PT. Pegadaian, a position he has held since January 2022. In this role, he has contributed to the strategic execution of the company's vision to establish a globally recognised Bullion Bank, using blockchain for scalability. His responsibilities have included delivering quarterly performance reports to the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners, leading development of secure and compliant transaction systems, and forging partnerships with international exchanges. He also drove RFID integration to optimise inventory management. His work in this capacity was recognised with the Best Innovation Award at the International Innovation Award in Kuala Lumpur.

Prior to his current role, Wiradarma held the position of Product Manager – IT Enterprise Architect and Planning at PT. Pegadaian from November 2020 to January 2022. In parallel, since January 2013, he has operated as a swing trader and market consultant across cryptocurrency, stocks, and gold, conducting market and macroeconomic analysis and collaborating with venture capital firms. He is the founder of Malva Kreative Studio, and a product called Malva.app was noted as in development. Based in Bali, Indonesia, his stated professional focus is on strategic development of business plans, problem analysis, and market insights.