Rexon Y. Ryu is President of The Asia Group, Board Chair of The Asia Group Foundation, and host of the Tea Leaves Podcast. He leads The Asia Group’s practices on Defense & National Security and South Korea. Drawing on over two decades of experience working in global diplomacy, national policymaking, and executive leadership, Rexon offers […]
Nirav S. Patel is the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder of The Asia Group. He is responsible for the firm’s corporate strategy, digital transformation agenda, and management of a diverse portfolio of industry-leading corporate clients. Nirav is an entrepreneur with significant experience at the intersection of business and policy. He has
Sarah is a Vice President at The Asia Group, focused on the firm’s defense and national security portfolio. In this capacity, she delivers strategic geopolitical insights and tailored advice to help clients develop effective engagement strategies, execute campaigns, and advance business development goals throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Sarah served
Christopher B. Johnstone is Partner and Chair of the Defense & National Security Practice at The Asia Group, where he brings unparalleled expertise across Indo-Pacific markets including Japan, Taiwan, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Previously, Chris served as a Senior Advisor at TAG and concurrently as Senior Advisor and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic
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Michael Jonathan Green works closely with The Asia Group to assess and analyze Japan’s political landscape, as well as the defense, technology, and commercial aviation sectors. Dr. Green is Chief Executive Officer at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. Previously, he was Senior Vice President for Asia, Japan Chair, and Henry
Spencer is an Associate at The Asia Group where he supports the firm’s Australia practice by servicing clients with in-depth research and analysis on commercial and political dynamics within Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Spencer interned at the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, where he
Greg Chaffin is a Principal at The Asia Group (TAG), where he focuses on the firm’s defense and national security and Australia portfolios. Drawing on fifteen years of experience in national security policymaking through government service and in private industry, Greg provides defense clients with strategic analysis and political insights across the Indo-Pacific region to
Maxfield Brown is a Vice President at The Asia Group, where he supports clients in Australia and Southeast Asia. Drawing on nearly a decade of experience across emerging Asia, Maxfield works closely with companies in energy, ICT, and manufacturing to help them navigate complex regulatory and political environments and develop market entry strategies. Prior to
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