POLICY
STRATEGY
PARTNERSHIPS

Your trusted partner across the INDO-PACIFIC

OUR VISION

ABOUT INDO-PACIFIC ADVISORY

Based in Singapore, Indo‑Pacific Advisory (IPA) provides expert policy consulting

and market advice to organizations operating across the

world’s most dynamic regions.

We turn nuanced geopolitical, economic, and regulatory insights into

bespoke strategies and actionable recommendations.

Committed to excellence, we are the partner of choice for leaders

and institutions seeking to expand, invest, and operate

across the Indo-Pacific.

PRACTICE AREAS

OUR
SOLUTIONS

POLICY CONSULTING

Tailored policy focused strategies for market entry, competitive positioning, and business optimisation.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Guidance on navigating complex regulatory landscapes and engaging key stakeholders.

MARKET ADVISORY

Provide political, economic, and operational insights and inform critical business decisions that enable leaders to make informed decisions.

PARTNERSHIP

Identification, vetting, and facilitation of strategic partnerships to accelerate growth and market access.

LEADERSHIP

ADVISORY BOARD

Our Board of Advisors brings together distinguished leaders who have shaped policy, steered organizations, and crafted strategies at the highest levels of

Government, Industry, Tech and the Armed Forces

JAMES KONDO

Chairman, International House of Japan (I-House); Senior Advisor,

Open AI

ARUNA SUNDARARAJAN, IAS (RETD.)

Former Secretary; Ministry of IT & Electronics; Telecom & Steel; Govt of India; Board Director; Truecaller; Delhivery

MAKATO HIGASHI

CEO, BlazEast Incorporated; Former CEO; Japan Space Imaging Corp.

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CHAY CHOON KIT GAVIN

Consul-General (Rtd.), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), and Senior Official, Ministry of Defence, Singapore

LTG. S. CHAUHAN (RETD.) PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM

Former Director General, Assam Rifles; General Officer Commanding, I Corps, India Army

BECCA GOULD

Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, American Tower Corporation

DR. TAIMUR BAIG;
PhD.

Chief Economist and Managing Director, DBS Bank

WHO WE ARE

Our team supports leaders and institutions expand across the Indo-Pacific with

strategic advisory, partnership and policy solutions.

NIHAL D. CHAUHAN

CEO & Founder

Nihal Chauhan is the Founder and CEO of Indo-Pacific Advisory (IPA), a Singapore-based firm that provides strategic, policy, and innovation advice to global leaders across the Indo-Pacific region.

With 15+ years of international experience across diverse industries, he specialises in guiding leaders and institutions on business development, government relations, and technology policy, with a particular focus on the Indo-Pacific.

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SIMRAN SHARMA

Associate - IPAC Strategy

Simran Sharma is the IPAC Associate and Strategist at Indo-Pacific Advisory (IPA).

She brings a strong background in political risk consulting, policy research, and strategic partnerships.

Based in India, she supports IPA’s business development efforts and provides clients with timely insights into India’s political and regulatory landscape.