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.
Jaehyoung Ju is a Korea Analyst at The Asia Group where he conducts in-depth research and nuanced analysis on the political, economic, and security dynamics of the Korean Peninsula. Prior to joining TAG, Jaehyoung was a research assistant for the Special Competitive Studies Project, focusing on emerging technologies and their impact on defense strategy in
Leah Hammond is an Associate Vice President in the GeoCommercial Strategy Group at The Asia Group (TAG), where she partners directly with the Chairman to drive key strategic initiatives across the firm. She advises clients on geopolitical, economic, and regulatory developments across the Indo-Pacific, offering strategic insights into regional risks and opportunities. Before joining TAG, Leah served
Sung Young Jang is an Associate at The Asia Group, where he analyzes complex geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics and provides actionable insights to support clients navigating South Korea’s evolving policy and market landscape. Based in the Seoul office, Sung Young brings deep expertise in Northeast Asia’s political and economic environment, with a focus on regulatory
Harry Rubin is an Associate with The Asia Group’s China Practice, where he supports clients in understanding and navigating China’s political, business, and economic environments. Before joining The Asia Group, Harry spent two years in Beijing, China as a Yenching Scholar at Peking University, where he received a Master of Law in Politics and International
Ian Wong is an Associate at The Asia Group, based in Hong Kong. In this role, Ian analyzes policy and regulatory trends to help clients curate their business strategies in the Greater China region. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Ian worked with the Geopolitical practice at Trivium China, monitoring advancements in China’s export control
Ellen Swicord is a Senior Associate in The Asia Group’s Energy & Sustainability practice. She advises clients on economic, political, and regulatory developments across the Indo-Pacific, with an emphasis on the new, renewable, and traditional energy sectors, critical minerals and batteries, and corporate decarbonization. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Ellen was a Foreign Affairs
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