Vivian Law is a Vice President at The Asia Group and a core member of the firm’s energy & sustainability practice, leveraging expertise across Japan and Greater China. She advises clients on Japan’s energy transition and industrial decarbonization markets, and the opportunities and risks created by government policy. Based in Tokyo, Vivian is an expert […]
Taro Han is a vice president at The Asia Group, based in Tokyo. He provides geopolitical and policy analysis and advice to clients, particularly on trade policy and the energy sector, to help them succeed in the Japanese and broader Indo-Pacific markets. Before joining The Asia Group, Taro served for 13 years at Japan’s Ministry
Issei Morita is a Senior Vice President at The Asia Group, based in Tokyo. Issei brings over two decades of high-level experience spanning geopolitical risk advisory, asset management, and financial journalism. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Issei was a Director at Eurasia Group, a leading geopolitical risk advisory firm. As the highest-ranking professional on
Angel Bryant is an Operations Assistant at The Asia Group. In this role, she supports office and facilities management, in-office events, and firm-wide values & cultures initiatives. She also provides administrative support to Managing Partner Jim Loi. Prior to joining TAG, Angel was an administrative assistant at The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation where she worked
Akihiro Tsuchiya is a senior advisor at The Asia Group, based in Japan. A former senior official at Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), he brings over three decades of leadership experience in international finance, economic security, and macroeconomic policy. Before joining The Asia Group in January 2026, he served as Director-General of MOF’s International Bureau
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 Managing Director for Japan 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
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
Kate Canavan is a Senior Associate with the Defense and National Security Practice, where she advises defense and aerospace companies on navigating complex policy environments to advance commercial success in the Indo-Pacific region. She brings expertise in geopolitical trends, international trade, and regulatory issues affecting the defense industry—which she developed through her work supporting senior
Leah Hammond is a Vice President 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 in a range of
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