Luthfi Dhofier is a business and policy strategist whose work connects organizational transformation, international partnerships, and sustainability policy across Canada and Southeast Asia. He is the Founder and CEO of Meridian Gate Advisory, a strategy firm that helps organizations navigate complex regulatory, economic, and geopolitical environments to achieve growth and long-term impact.
He also serves as President of the Canadian International Council (CIC) in Vancouver and sits on the board of the Canada–Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (CICC), advancing dialogue and collaboration between business and policy communities.
Luthfi has worked on policy and strategy for both federal and provincial governments in Canada, and with clients in sectors such as technology, mining, and public institutions. His approach blends analytical rigour with cross-cultural fluency, translating complexity into clear, executable strategies for public and private institutions alike.
He is the co-author of Understanding Human Security and Climate Change (Edward Elgar, 2024) and editor of the forthcoming The Human Rights of Climate Change (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025), which together advance new thinking on the intersection of governance, sustainability, and global equity. His writing has appeared in the East Asia Forum, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, The Hill Times, Vancouver Sun, and National Observer.
Luthfi holds a Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs from the University of British Columbia and a BA in Political Science and Asian History from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.