K&A (Kiantara & Associates)

Kiantara & Associates (K&A) Operating as PT Pinnacle Analytics Indonesia (PTPAI) since 2024 Empowering Indonesia through Data, Insights, and AI K&A is a Southeast Asia-based research and consulting firm focused on enabling data-driven transformation across public and private sectors. Founded in 2020 by Rio Kiantara, we serve as the data, AI and international research arm of the Pinnacle Group, delivering regional insight, strategic design, and responsible technology integration. We work across policy, finance, ESG, digital economy, and innovation—bridging research and execution through customized frameworks and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our direct client engagements include: – Bank Indonesia – supporting macroeconomic insight through automation, AI forecasting analytics and regional policy foresight – ASEAN Business Advisory Council – delivering Southeast Asia private sector research, insight, and innovation briefs – Foundation – leading cross-country studies on AI governance and digital trust – IBM Indonesia – contributing thought leadership in AI for financial services – A leading training provider in SEA – delivering executive AI training across Southeast Asia To date, we’ve completed 100+ research and consulting projects across 10+ countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, as well as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan. We proudly represent: – decisionAsia Group (Singapore) – Pinnacle Analytics Group (Malaysia) – FLG Advisory (a Pijar Foundation initiative) – Plabs (open innovation and co-creation consulting) With a foundation in data science, integrity, ethics, evidence, and localized expertise, K&A helps institutions lead with clarity, relevance, and impact across an evolving regional landscape.