Adriaan Johan

I am an experienced international relations professional specializing in Asia’s political and economic development, with a focus on trade dynamics and the critical minerals supply chain necessary for clean technology, including nickel, cobalt, graphite, copper, and manganese.

I have a strong passion for international trade, focusing on trends, barriers, and regulations. I also possess in-depth knowledge of nickel and graphite geology, smelter technology, renewable energy, and mining labor practices, including occupational safety and health (OSH). My career is distinguished by my ability to build strong networks with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, corporate executives, academics, labor unions, journalists, environmentalists, and religious groups.

• At the Indonesian Consulate General, I organized business forums and clinics for more than 20 Indonesian companies operating in Southern Vietnam to help them connect with local authorities and consult on their operational difficulties, particularly with tax and customs agencies.
• Handle around 15-20 business inquiries from Indonesia and Vietnam companies with topics including setting up a representative office, halal requirements for F&B and cosmetics, customs matters, particularly tariff and certificate of origin, and assisting in identifying reputable partners specifically distributors.
• Identifying and negotiating with Indonesian companies based in Southern Vietnam to donate and promote their products at the annual "Consular Club" charity bazaar. Each year around 5-7 companies join with donations from those businesses amounting to $ 3,000-4,000.
• During my work time at the U.S. Consulate General, I have established strong relationships with local authorities in nickel-rich regions of Eastern Indonesia. These connections provide valuable insights into political and economic issues at the subnational and central government levels, as well as serve as important communication lines for obtaining first-hand information and lobbying purposes.
• I'm preparing substantial materials and logistics for the mineral and energy workshop with speakers from the Colorado School of Mines and attended by regents, heads of agencies, media, and academics from 14 regencies that have abundant nickel deposits. During the event, the participants gained new knowledge and insight, particularly with the conversion of heat waste from nickel smelter operation to electricity.

• Honor Award - U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, 10/2024, For outstanding work in advancing U.S. goals in critical minerals.
• Extra Mile Award - U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, 04/2023, For extraordinary support towards the execution of Mission Indonesia's first speakers program title "Improving Decision-Maker Negotiation Capability in Eastern Indonesia's Mineral and Energy Sector" in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
• Honor Award - U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, 06/2022, For demonstrating excellence in research and analysis that has elevated U.S. Mission Indonesia's understanding of critical minerals, and strengthened policy engagement around top USG supply chain, national security, and climate efforts.
• Franklin Award - U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, 10/2021, For outstanding teamwork and virtual collaboration in leveraging Department of State tools and funding to promote U.S. agricultural biotech and industry interests in the high-potential and previously underserved area of Bali.
• Superior Honor Award - U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, 04/2020, For sustained and tireless support of U.S. Mission Indonesia's efforts in tracking and reporting on the spread COVID-19.
• Honor Award - U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, 12/2019, For outstanding planning, service and support of a ribbon-cutting and business networking event on behalf of a US. business which significantly advanced the trade promotion goals of U.S. Mission Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.