Ofir Shalev

Group Chief Data Officer, GoTo Group

Speaker

Ofir Shalev is the Group Chief Data Officer (CDO) at GoTo Group, Indonesia's largest digital ecosystem, where he leads the group’s AI and data strategy and implementation. In this role, he has driven key initiatives such as the development of Sahabat-AI, an open-source large language model (LLM) designed to understand and process Indonesian languages, including regional dialects such as Javanese and Sundanese, and Dira, a voice assistant that enhances user experiences across GoTo platforms.

Since joining GoTo Financial in June 2019, Ofir has held multiple leadership roles, including CDO and Head of Data Products, before assuming the role of Group CDO to advance the group's AI readiness and drive inclusive, scalable digital solutions. With over 25 years of experience and a Master of Science in Computer Science specialising in AI and Machine Learning, he has served as Chief Data Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Board Member at organisations ranging from innovative startups to large multinational corporations.