Andi Taufan Garuda Putra
Andi Taufan Garuda Putra is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Amartha Financial (Amartha), and a recognized pioneer in fintech and social impact in Indonesia.
He founded the company in 2010 as one of Indonesia’s earliest microfinance platforms focused on women-led MSMEs. Today, Amartha has evolved into a full-stack fintech company providing digital lending, payments, and micro-investment services. Cumulatively, Amartha has served more than four million women-led MSMEs across over 50,000 villages in Indonesia.
Beyond Amartha, Taufan has played an active role in advancing inclusive finance and grassroots economic development, including through the Asia Grassroots Forum, a regional platform that brings together policymakers, financial institutions, development partners, and ecosystem leaders to strengthen financial health and inclusive growth.
He previously served as Executive Advisor to the President of the Republic of Indonesia and was formerly a Consultant at IBM. He graduated from Institut Teknologi Bandung and earned a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, where he was an Edward S. Mason Fellow.
His leadership and vision have been recognized through numerous awards, including Young Changemaker from Ashoka in 2010, Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist from EY in 2018, Growth Stage Impact Venture Southeast Asia Winner from UNDP in 2019, and Product Innovation of the Year from IFC SME Finance Forum in 2022.
