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
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.
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,
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
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