In the Nordic tribes, Aurora (the Northern Lights) symbolizes hope and is seen as guidance. Aurora is also the Roman Goddess of Dawn and foretells a new beginning.
In the same spirit, we hope to provide insights on geopolitical and security issues affecting our region and guide you as you navigate your path ahead.
Whether you are making business decisions or finding policy solutions for regional issues, we will be by your side through this journey of breakthrough and transformation.
Meet our team
Ivy Kwek
Executive Director
Ivy Kwek is the Founder and Executive Director of Aurora Insights.
Prior to starting the company, Ivy has 16 years of experience working in the public sector where she specializes in public affairs, geopolitical risk & strategic advisory.
With her unique skillsets, she advises both governmental and private stakeholders in maneuvering the complexities of geopolitical and security dynamics in the region.
Her career spans across the Asia-Pacific region, including roles as a policy advisor within the Malaysian government, leading international organizations, diplomatic delegations & think-tanks.
Ivy’s research expertise includes foreign policy and geopolitical affairs in Asia-Pacific, with a special focus on China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
Ivy has published extensively and engaged on prominent media
outlets including the ABC News, Al-Jazeera, BBC, Bloomberg, Channel News
Asia, Deutsche Welle, Fortune, Le Monde, Nikkei Asia, Taiwan Plus and
Washington Post.
Carlos Pacheco
Operations Manager
Carlos has over two decades of strategic planning, organizational development & project planning expertise in the fields of venture development & private placement.
Carlos brings to Aurora Insights his years of practice in strategy planning, organizational development, investor & marketing blueprints, trend analysis, and “think-tank” solutions for new ventures.
His core areas of responsibility include concept refinement, risk analysis, strategic planning and brand platform development.
Carlos specializes in detecting and forecasting trends and translating them into actionable strategic intelligence, revenue generating opportunities and solution sets.
Carlos is a trained mediator and served three terms on the board of directors of CDR & Associates, an international conflict & dispute resolution company.
Aurora Insights - Navigating regional complexity through insights 