Ivan Podiman - Padel and Pickleball Coach

Qualifications

• L1 Certified Padel Coach – Asia Pacific Padel Association (APPA)
• IEPP Certified Pickleball Teacher – Asia Pickleball Academy (APA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), IE Business School & Singapore Management University
• Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing), University of British Columbia
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Coaching times & fees

• Please contact Ivan for more information on his availability and salary requirements
• He can be contacted using WhatsApp and / or Email
• WhatsApp: +6281952554875
• Email: ivanpodiman29@gmail.com

Further information

• Over 2,000 hours of coaching experience across private, group, corporate, junior, ladies’, and family programs
• Experienced in coaching program development, clinics, tournaments, and community events
• Strong community-building, player engagement, and customer retention experience
• Business development and sports operations experience with over 10 years of entrepreneurial leadership

Experience

Padel Coach and Community Lead, 2025- Current, Max Padel – West Jakarta, Indonesia

Max Padel is one of West Jakarta’s largest premium padel facilities, featuring seven courts across a two-hectare site.

• Became the venue’s first full-time Padel Coach, delivering 2,000+ coaching hours through private, group, corporate, ladies’, junior, and family coaching programs.
• Founded and expanded PADELIVAN, an active padel community, to 200+ members in a single year; Facilitated 100+ coaching clinics, Americano, Mexicano, and social events which increasing court utilization, recurring player engagement and referrals.
• Contributed approximately 25% of Max Padel’s revenue through coaching alone, while generating additional court rental income through community programs and organized events.

• Established one of the strongest coaching brands in West Jakarta, earning 50 five-star reviews in the first months across multiple platforms, resulting in 95% of first-time coaching clients returned for additional sessions.

General Manager ( Sales and Operations), 2016 – 2025, KEDASI – Jakarta, Indonesia

• Successfully established KEDASI, initially a collaborative workspace and education hub in West Jakarta, which evolved into a renowned property consultant and management firm, expertly operating diverse real estate projects including co-working spaces, auditoriums, wedding halls, concert halls, virtual offices, and photo studios.
• Transformed a 300m² residential house in the West Jakarta area into a network of 5 dynamic spaces across Jakarta within three years, encompassing auditoriums, wedding halls, and concert halls, cumulatively managing a significant 5000m² of floor space.
• Pioneered the integration of an auditorium/event hall within a co-working space, establishing KEDASI as a trailblazer in the MICE industry for hosting weddings, corporate events, and large-scale concerts.
• Gained the trust of one of the largest public companies in real-estate development, leading the creation, construction, and operation of a bespoke co-working space and auditorium, overseeing the project from inception to

Director of Business Development and Head of Consultants, 2011 – 2016, EXEARCH Indonesia – Jakarta, Indonesia

• Successfully led the establishment and execution of an Executive Search Business, expanding its reach across Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia, and covering all functional areas within the industrial sector.
• Expertly championed market entry and business development in Indonesia, securing a diverse client base that included multinational companies, joint ventures, public companies, and local private enterprises.
• Skillfully built a venture from a modest $6000 startup capital, achieving an impressive $150,000 in first-year revenue, and further escalating to $400,000 by the third year.

Executive Search Consultant, 2009 – 2011, PT. Ressorsee Indonesia – Jakarta, Indonesia

• Effectively led the development of a new search business, overseeing all facets including business development, market research, competency mapping, candidate approach & interview, placement, and salary negotiation, resulting in a comprehensive and successful search project execution.
• Achieved a remarkable doubling of company revenue in the first year, driven by robust business development strategies and outstanding delivery, handling search assignments across various industries for local companies, joint ventures, and multinational corporations.
• Successfully placed key positions at a US-based Multinational Insurance Group, including Finance Manager, Agency Coordinator, Collection Supervisor, and Campaign Analyst, demonstrating a keen ability to identify and recruit top talent.