Avantika Advisory Team is composed of seasoned professionals and industry leaders who provide strategic insight, sector-specific expertise, and objective counsel to support the continued growth and innovation of our organisation. While not involved in daily operations, the team serves as a vital sounding board for leadership, helping us deliver greater value to our clients and stay ahead in an evolving business landscape.
Our advisors are selected for their deep experience in areas such as bilateral trade between Australia and India, supply chain, taxation, strategic partnerships, skilled migration, and much more. Their guidance strengthens our ability to tackle complex client challenges, expand service offerings, and scale with purpose.
Key Functions of the Advisory Team
• Advise on strategic direction, service innovation, and market positioning
• Offer insights into emerging trends, best practices, and industry development
• Provide expert feedback on key client engagements and internal initiatives
• Support business development through networks and reputation
• Challenge assumptions and bring fresh, external perspectives to leadership decisions
Role & Commitment:
• Non-governing and non-binding; advisors provide independent, consultative input
• Engage through scheduled meetings and on-demand consultations
• Flexible involvement, based on area of expertise and relevance to current priorities
Our Advisory Team is instrumental in keeping our organisation agile, insightful, and client-focused, enhancing our ability to deliver practical, high-impact solutions across industries. They are a valued resource that enhances our capacity to grow thoughtfully, innovate boldly, and lead with confidence.
Our Team
Peter Pryn
Peter Pryn is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CAANZ) and was a Director at the respected chartered accounting firm Hall Chadwick Melbourne for nearly two decades. He continues to maintain strong connections with the firm.
During his time at Hall Chadwick, Peter developed a deep expertise in helping foreign businesses establish themselves in Australia, with a particular focus on the Indian market. He is an active member of several Indian-Australian business chambers and has travelled to India numerous times to meet with clients, explore new opportunities, and speak at industry events.
Through his extensive experience, Peter observed that for many Indian businesses, the priority was not immediately setting up structures or addressing compliance, but rather understanding the Australian business landscape, cultural nuances, and effective market entry strategies.
After stepping down as Director, Peter partnered with long-time collaborator Kumar Vaidyanathan to address this need. Together, they founded Avantika Advisory in 2024 to help foreign businesses successfully enter and grow in the Australian market.
Peter will be visiting India again in August 2025. To connect with him during this time, please reach out via email at peter@avantika.com.au.
Kumar Vaidyanathan
Kumar has been engaged in strategy roles for over 25 years with an emphasis on market entry, business restructuring, relationship management, brand development and innovation. His diversity of experience across several geographies and industry sectors and consistency of results reflect strong capabilities in managing complex projects in challenging market environments.
Key achievements include restructuring businesses to deliver increased revenues, development and deployment of brand strategies, customer relationship programmes and market entry strategies in India and Australia.
Kumar has lived and worked in India, UK and Australia and has worked in over 50 countries.
He maintains close ties with India and is passionate about growing Trade and Investment between Australia and India.
Australia, with its stable economy, transparent regulatory environment, and strategic location in the Asia-Pacific region, is a land of abundant opportunities for Indian businesses. The robust legal and regulatory frameworks, along with a multicultural workforce, enhance Australia’s appeal as a destination for investment and expansion.
As two of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia and India are well-positioned to deepen their trade relationships and foster greater economic integration. Strengthening trade relations between Australia and India not only benefits both economies but also contributes to regional prosperity and stability.