Indo Pacific Advisory
Strategy through Insight
Who We Are
Indo Pacific Advisory is focused on enhancing national security and defence capability. We work with clients across a range of sectors including defence and emerging technology, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and logistics to deliver improved capability outcomes for Australian, AUKUS and allied defence forces.
What We Do
Indo Pacific Advisory is a full-service advisory firm delivering end-to-end expertise for defence and national security clients around the globe. We support our clients to identify opportunities that match their unique capabilities with revenue opportunities that enhance national security and defence.
Defence & National Security
We partner with clients to design, shape and implement their commercial strategies in the Defence industry ecosystem. We support clients that are new to the Defence ecosystem and looking for commercial opportunities, as well as experienced clients looking to identify areas of competitive advantage.
We provide a range of advisory services including:
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strategic analysis and advice,
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developing and deploying market entry strategies,
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business strategy reviews, and
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bid management support.​
Geopolitical Risk Analysis
Geopolitical risk is impacting businesses and their supply chains around the globe. The dynamic changes in the geostrategic environment that supports international trade and market growth can have adverse effects on businesses in the Defence industry ecosystem globally.
We support Boards and C-Suite executive teams to understand the geopolitical risks that can impact commerical strategies by providing:
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bespoke political risk reviews and analysis,
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national security and defence policy briefings, and
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political intelligence reporting.
Strategic Advocacy
We partner with clients to develop holistic communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies that are aligned with and support your commercial objectives across Defence industry and all levels of Government.
We can support you with:
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strategic communications plans,
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stakeholder mapping and engagement plans,
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advocacy campaigns, and
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government relations.
Private Capital Advisory
We partner with clients in the private capital sector looking to identify investment opportunities in the Defence industry ecosystem in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Through a network of advisors globally, we are able to support the initial identification and analysis of opportunities for investment that align with improving Defence capability outcomes.
About
Mark Sjolander is the Founder and Managing Director of Indo Pacific Advisory and has over 30 years experience in defence and national security, political risk analysis, and business strategy in Australia and overseas.
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Mark is a trusted strategic adviser to Chief Executives operating in the defence and national security sector. His professional experience includes roles as Chief of Staff to the Australian Assistant Minister for Defence, Chief of Staff to Chief Executives, and senior positions in consulting and the Defence Department.
Mark’s professional roles have taken him to the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Mark has advised a range of public and private sector executives on strategic policy, business and commercial strategies, and risk management in complex operating environments. He began his career as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy.
Mark holds a Master of Arts (International Relations) with Honours from the Australian National University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics) from the University of New South Wales.