Byrt Mallanyk has second generation heritage in international trade begun by his father in 1940 trading in iron ore and precious gems. Gaining over 30 years knowledge in international commerce Byrt is a specialist consultant and business mentor, recognized by the Shire Council. Speaking in conferences of over 30,000 people in Australia to the World Trade Centre in the Philippines to tourism and technology events in Singapore, Australia and the US, business leaders endorse him as a marketing strategist and trusted advisor for SIKU. He is the winner of the Australian HMAA Tourism Industry Award for Excellence.