PEOPLE
HFI is a reliable and high-quality alternative to in house resources for business development in Indonesia, including the sharing of general tax knowledge, industry specifics, strategic management, and legal entity set-ups on an international scale. We also offer access to unique opportunities in Indonesia.
James J. Huang, CFA
Founder and Principal
James J. Huang is the founder of HFI with educational and career background in finance, law and business management.
Mr. Huang holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and maintains an Attorney at Law professional license from the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/SP).
Mr. Huang earned his Bachelor’s degree in law at the Escola de Direito de São Paulo in Brazil at Fundação Getúlio Vargas and participated at a Double Degree Business Management Program at the Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo also at Fundação Getúlio Vargas.
Mirza F. Said
Partner
Mirza F. Said is an experienced oil and gas veteran with expertise within the energy and infrastructure sector. He has built his career in prominent oil and gas companies, including BP Plc. and PT. Humpuss.
Mr. Said earned his Master of Engineering Management at the Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia, and had completed his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering at the Chemical Engineering Institute Technology of Indonesia. Mr. Said holds professional memberships with the Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) and Society of Indonesian Petroleum Engineers (IATMI).
Tamba P. Hutapea
Partner
Mr. Tamba P. Hutapea has rich experience in the field of investment planning and policy, investment licensing, investment compliance, as well as corporate governance.
In 1983, Mr. Hutapea joined the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). In 2004, he served as Director of Investment Facility Services, then proceeded to assume the directorship of other departments such as Planning and Information, Investment Deregulation, and Investment Planning for Agriculture and Other Natural Resources. From 2011 to 2018, Mr. Hutapea held the position of Deputy Chairman of BKPM.
Mr. Hutapea earned his Master of City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Bachelor’s degree in agronomy from the Bogor Agricultural University in Bogor, Indonesia’s West Java.