I'm Rizka Desinta, a Swiss-based Indonesian professional specializing in strategic communications, business development, and operational leadership across travel, diplomacy, and public affairs. As General Manager & Co-Founder of Alpii Switzerland GmbH, I drive growth with P&L ownership, pricing strategy, and partnerships across the Swiss tourism ecosystem. My career spans public diplomacy, electoral administration, and embassy PR, through which I build trusted networks with government officials, international organizations, and premium clients. I design bespoke experiences for VIP and UHNW travelers, lead complex cross-border projects, and translate strategic goals into tangible results—thanks to a collaborative mindset and a global outlook.…

Rizka Desinta

I'm Rizka Desinta, a Swiss-based Indonesian professional specializing in strategic communications, business development, and operational leadership across travel, diplomacy, and public affairs. As General Manager & Co-Founder of Alpii Switzerland GmbH, I drive growth with P&L ownership, pricing strategy, and partnerships across the Swiss tourism ecosystem. My career spans public diplomacy, electoral administration, and embassy PR, through which I build trusted networks with government officials, international organizations, and premium clients. I design bespoke experiences for VIP and UHNW travelers, lead complex cross-border projects, and translate strategic goals into tangible results—thanks to a collaborative mindset and a global outlook.…

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I’m Rizka Desinta, a Swiss-based Indonesian professional specializing in strategic communications, business development, and operational leadership across travel, diplomacy, and public affairs. As General Manager & Co-Founder of Alpii Switzerland GmbH, I drive growth with P&L ownership, pricing strategy, and partnerships across the Swiss tourism ecosystem.

My career spans public diplomacy, electoral administration, and embassy PR, through which I build trusted networks with government officials, international organizations, and premium clients. I design bespoke experiences for VIP and UHNW travelers, lead complex cross-border projects, and translate strategic goals into tangible results—thanks to a collaborative mindset and a global outlook.

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Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

General Manager & Co-Founder at Alpii Switzerland GmbH
November 1, 2017 - Present
Built Alpii Switzerland GmbH from concept to CHF 500k annual revenue; developed value-based pricing strategies; managed margins; built partnerships across the Swiss tourism and hospitality ecosystem.
Head of Indonesian Election Committee at Indonesian Election Committee in Switzerland
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Led the organization of the Indonesian General Election in Switzerland for 1,800+ registered voters; coordinated multi-stakeholder operations, logistics, and communications.
Public Relations & Strategic Affairs Executive at Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia – Switzerland
January 1, 2008 - Present
Led strategic communications and public relations initiatives, strengthening bilateral relations among Indonesia, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein; organized high-profile events with government officials, international organizations, and business executives.
Translator & Interpreter (Freelance) / Language Teacher at Self-Employed
January 1, 2004 - Present
Provide high-level Indonesian-German-English translation and interpretation; design personalized language lessons; support cross-cultural communication.
Assistant to the Head of Bureau at RIA Novosti Southeast Asia Bureau / Russian News Agency
April 1, 2006 - February 1, 2008
Liaised with high-ranking government officials and foreign media across Southeast Asia; organized press conferences, interviews and exhibitions in collaboration with ministries and embassies.
Assistant to the Public Relations Manager at GIZ (German Technical Cooperation)
August 1, 2004 - March 1, 2006
Supported PR, personnel, and travel operations; assisted event coordination and communications.

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) at Swiss UMEF – University of Applied Sciences Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Economics in Management at Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Diploma in German Language at Faculty of Linguistics, University of Indonesia
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government