About Us
Building Bridges Between Global Ambition and Asian Success
Gateway Advisory Partners (GAP) is Asia's one-stop powerhouse for market expansion, growth, and execution.
Who We Are
Asia isn't one market. It's 12+ different worlds. We help you win in each of them.
GAP isn't a consultancy you fire up for a report and forget. We're the people in the room when things get complicated — turning your ambition into something real and measurable.
Expanding across Asia requires more than strategy. It requires the right people on the ground, trusted partnerships, and the ability to execute across multiple markets. That's where Gateway Advisory Partners (GAP) comes in.
GAP helps companies enter, operate, and grow across Asia with clarity and confidence. We work directly with founders and leadership teams who see Asia not as an experiment, but as a serious growth frontier.
The result: companies move faster, avoid costly mistakes, and focus on what matters most — building great businesses.
At GAP, expansion shouldn't feel like navigating a maze. It should feel like crossing a bridge built by people who already know the way.
That's how we bridge the GAP.
At GAP, we don't just open doors — we build the bridges, systems, and teams that turn market potential into measurable growth.
— Gateway Advisory Partners
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To give ambitious companies the unfair advantage they need to win in Asia.
Our mission is to remove the friction of expansion by providing the networks, infrastructure, and execution required to move faster, operate smarter, and scale with confidence across the region.
Our Vision
To become the definitive gateway for global companies expanding into Asia.
Setting the standard for how companies launch, operate, and grow across Asia.
Our Team
Meet the People Behind GAP
Our diverse team of experts brings deep regional knowledge and global perspective.
Movint Rao
Chief Executive Officer
Movint Rao is the CEO with over nine years of experience in building, scaling, and positioning businesses for high-growth markets. A strategic operator with an entrepreneurial mindset, he specializes in market expansion, revenue acceleration, and creating scalable ecosystems that turn bold ideas into measurable outcomes. Known for combining vision with execution, Movint works closely with leadership teams, partners, and investors to unlock new markets, drive sustainable growth, and build organisations designed to compete regionally and globally.
Anirudh Pamidimukkala
Chief Operating Officer
Ani is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer with over six years of experience managing and delivering results for more than 100 clients in the industry. She specializes in operational strategy, client success, and building structured systems that ensure consistent execution, service excellence, and scalable growth.
Alex Lau
Chief Financial Officer
Regional CFO / Group Finance Director with 15+ years of experience leading end-to-end finance, governance, and financial transformation across multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional organisations in APAC and globally. A strategic finance partner to CEOs, founders, and Boards, with deep expertise in group consolidation, IFRS and US GAAP reporting, FP&A, treasury, compliance, and scalable finance function build-outs. Proven track record of strengthening governance, improving reporting accuracy and cash flow visibility, and driving ERP and automation initiatives to support growth, post-acquisition integration, and investor requirements.
Chalermsak Phanthumvanich
CTO & Head of R&D
The Chief Technology Officer at Global Advisory Partners (GAP) leads the design, architecture, and execution of the firm’s AI-powered Corporate Operating Platform.
Zulhilmi Jumaat
Growth Director
Zul brings extensive experience in driving strategic growth and unlocking new market opportunities across competitive landscapes. As Growth Director, he focuses on expanding revenue channels, strengthening strategic partnerships, and identifying scalable opportunities that position the company for sustained regional and global expansion.
Sumit Kumar
Growth & Strategic Alliances Director
With over seven years of experience driving revenue and market expansion, Sumit Kumar leads growth strategy with a sharp focus on scaling opportunities and accelerating performance. He specializes in building strong partnerships, optimizing revenue pipelines, and turning strategic initiatives into measurable business growth.
Mickaël Andrianarisoa
General Counsel
The General Counsel at Global Advisory Partners (GAP) oversees the firm’s legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and governance framework across all jurisdictions in which we operate.
Qais Ahmadzai
Business Development Manager
The Business Development function at Global Advisory Partners (GAP) drives strategic growth, partnerships, and market expansion across private sector enterprises and government institutions.
Mohd Amirul
Operation Director
With five years of operational leadership experience, Mohd Amirul specializes in transforming vision into execution. He oversees daily operations, optimizes internal systems, and builds frameworks that support sustainable growth. Detail-oriented and execution-focused, Amirul plays a critical role in ensuring performance targets are met while maintaining operational integrity and efficiency.
Ishaan Bhatia
Business Development Manager
The Business Development function at Global Advisory Partners (GAP) drives strategic growth, partnerships, and market expansion across private sector enterprises and government institutions.
Our Values
What Drives Us
Entrepreneurial Mindset
We think and operate like builders. Our focus is execution, not theory.
Integrity & Accountability
We deliver disciplined, transparent, and achievable results.
Global Collaboration
We believe cross-border partnerships unlock new opportunities.
Operational Excellence
Our work is grounded in systems, process discipline, and measurable outcomes.
Innovation & Technology
We continuously improve our services through automation, data, and AI-enabled tools.
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Let's discuss how GAP can help your brand succeed in Asia's most dynamic markets.
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