Agastya Bhatia is an Analyst at The Asia Group’s South Asia practice, based in New Delhi. He supports the firm’s clients across a wide range of sectors on research, regulatory analysis, market entry, and business due diligence. He also works closely with TAG leadership on firm-wide strategy and business development. Prior to joining TAG, Agastya […]
Akihiro (Aki) Kawai is a Principal at The Asia Group (TAG), where he focuses on the firm’s defense and national security portfolio. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in the Japanese defense industry, Aki supports defense clients’ business objectives in Japan, helping them to develop engagement strategies and to advance business development opportunities and expand market access.
David Boling is a Principal at The Asia Group, based in Tokyo. He brings thirty years of experience from senior positions with the U.S government, non-profit organizations, and private sector businesses. As Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan during the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations, David negotiated Japan-related provisions on agriculture and automobiles in
Yin-Chun Hsiao is an Associate at The Asia Group (TAG). Based in Taipei, Yin-Chun brings extensive experience in industry research, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement to TAG. Yin-Chun’s consulting background has shaped a public affairs mindset that enables her to help clients expand market access and address market barriers in Taiwan. Prior to joining TAG,
Eric Peng is a Senior Associate at The Asia Group (TAG). Based in Taipei, Eric helps overseas and Taiwan-located clients make informed decisions about Taiwan’s political, regulatory, and market landscape, with a focus on the technology, digital services, and consumer goods sectors. He draws on a decade of experience across government, parliament, regulated industries, and
Valerie Knobelsdorf is a Vice President in the Defense & National Security Practice at The Asia Group (TAG). Ms. Knobelsdorf brings over fifteen years of government and legal experience to TAG, with deep expertise in Indo-Pacific security affairs, technology policy, and international diplomacy. Most recently, she served as an Acting Director for the Office of
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Yuki Kurihara is an Associate with The Asia Group based in Tokyo. Yuki provides thoughtful analysis of geopolitical and security policy trends in the Indo-Pacific region, especially on Japan’s evolving defense policy, to assist client success in the Japanese market. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Yuki worked in London at the International Institute for Strategic
Henry Wessel is an Associate in The Asia Group’s Greater China Practice, where he helps businesses navigate regulatory, geopolitical, and economic developments related to China, particularly within the life sciences sector. Before joining The Asia Group, Henry spent two years in Beijing, China, where he was a Yenching Scholar at Peking University and earned a
Arabella Walley is an Associate with The Asia Group’s South Asia practice, where she leverages her understanding of foreign policy, technology, and energy to provide strategic research, analysis, and client support. Drawing on her experiences in public service, Arabella is passionate about delivering thoughtful, research-driven insights to help navigate India’s dynamic policy and market landscape.
Nikola Skerl is an Associate Vice President in the GeoCommercial Strategy Group at The Asia Group supporting clients on strategy and operations focusing on how to re-align corporate strategy to face geopolitical challenges. Before joining The Asia Group, Nikola was a consultant at Deloitte Consulting. He advised clients including Fortune 500 and public sector leaders on corporate
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