About the Founder
Meet Mala Komalasari
Connecting businesses, markets and opportunities between Indonesia and Europe
I am Mala Komalasari, Founder of MK Global Consulting EU and a Belgian-Indonesian business development professional based in Belgium.
With more than 25 years of international experience, I have worked across business development, marketing, logistics, maritime transport, freight forwarding, aviation, supply chains and commercial operations.
My career has given me practical experience on both sides of international business. I understand how companies develop opportunities, build relationships and negotiate commercially, but I also understand the operational work required to move products, manage documentation and deliver commitments successfully.
Through MK Global Consulting EU, I support Indonesian and international businesses that want to explore opportunities, establish commercial relationships and develop their presence in European markets.
My professional journey
I began my career in Indonesia in the aviation sector, where I worked in customer service, sales and marketing for private jets, helicopters and air-charter services. I later progressed into management and business-development positions in aviation, coal trading, maritime transportation, industrial filtration and distribution.
My Indonesian management experience includes working as:
Customer Service Coordinator in private aviation
Marketing Manager for air-charter and helicopter services
Marketing Manager for coal supply and trading projects
Senior Manager in a cargo-diversification task force at Indonesia’s national shipping company, PT PELNI
General Manager in industrial filtration and distribution
General Manager and business owner at PT Optima Sinergi Nusantara
After moving to Europe, I developed extensive hands-on experience in international freight forwarding and sea logistics. I worked with companies including Ventana Serra, part of the Arcese Group, Kuehne+Nagel, Gosselin and CFL Europe.
In these roles, I managed commercial and operational activities involving:
International import and export shipments
Full-container, less-than-container, breakbulk and RoRo cargo
Customer quotations and shipping-rate negotiations
Container and inland-transport planning
Export, customs and shipping documentation
Coordination with shipping lines, warehouses, hauliers and international agents
European customer-account management
Commercial prospecting and sales follow-up
Invoicing, reporting and administrative control
Today, I also work in front desk administration, customer relations and communication at Royal Ternesse Golf in Belgium. This experience continues to strengthen my understanding of service quality, member engagement, communication and operational coordination in a European organisation.
What I bring to my clients
My value lies in combining commercial thinking with practical operational experience.
I do not look at market development only from a sales or marketing perspective. I consider the complete business process: the product, the market, the customer, communication, pricing, logistics, documentation and the relationships needed to turn an opportunity into a workable business.
I can support clients with:
European market research and market-entry preparation
Business development and commercial prospecting
Identification of potential customers, distributors and partners
Representation and communication in European markets
International trade and logistics coordination
Quotation preparation and commercial follow-up
Cross-cultural communication between European and Indonesian businesses
Digital marketing, content and business communication
Project coordination and administrative support
Indonesia–Europe perspective
Having lived and worked in both Indonesia and Europe, I understand that international business is not only about finding a potential buyer.
Successful cooperation also depends on communication styles, expectations, reliability, documentation, product readiness and cultural understanding.
I help bridge these differences by communicating clearly with both sides, identifying potential misunderstandings early and keeping commercial discussions focused on realistic opportunities and long-term relationships.
Industries and sectors
My professional experience covers:
Maritime transportation and freight forwarding
International logistics and supply chains
Aviation and air-charter services
Coal and industrial commodities
Industrial filtration and distribution
Agricultural and natural products
Coffee and food ingredients
Essential oils, natural extracts, flavours and fragrances
Professional services and digital marketing
Education and professional development
I hold a Bachelor of Economics in Marketing Management from Pancasila University in Jakarta. The qualification was officially recognised as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by the Flemish Government in Belgium in 2019.
I also hold a Diploma in Computer Information Technology from IPB University in Bogor, Indonesia.
My professional training includes:
Foundation of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Attract & Engage Customers with Digital Marketing
Maritime Transport of Dangerous Goods — IMDG
Antwerp Port Byelaws for Dangerous Cargo
Sea Logistics training at Kuehne+Nagel
Customer Value Management for executives
Business strategy and budgeting
Business English, business writing and professional reporting
Industrial filtration systems in USA
Dutch-language studies in Indonesia and Belgium
Languages
Indonesian — Native
English — Fluent
Dutch — Professional working proficiency
My approach
I believe that successful international business relationships are built through trust, preparation and consistent communication.
My approach is personal and practical. I take the time to understand the client’s business, assess the market opportunity and determine what is realistically required before introductions or commercial activities begin.
My goal is not simply to create contacts. It is to help create connections that can develop into credible and sustainable business relationships.
Let’s explore the European market together
Are you an Indonesian or international company considering expansion into Europe?
MK Global Consulting EU can help you evaluate opportunities, prepare your market approach and connect with potential customers and business partners.
Let’s discuss your company, products and ambitions for the European market