Rintaro is a Senior Associate in The Asia Group’s Japan practice, where he researches and analyzes domestic political shifts, foreign and defense policy, economic and energy security, and technology policy developments. He was previously an Associate at the Tokyo office. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Rintaro interned at the Council on Foreign Relations, where […]
Alexandra Melillo is an Associate Vice President at The Asia Group, where she supports the firm’s Japan portfolio. Alex provides clients with detailed research and analysis on market and regulatory trends in key industries in Japan, primarily focusing on Japan’s pharmaceutical and healthcare market. Alex also supports clients in crafting their Japan-focused business and advocacy
Ambassador Kurt Tong is Managing Partner at The Asia Group, where he leads consulting teams focused on Japan, greater China, and East Asia regional policy matters. A leading expert in diplomacy and economic affairs in East Asia, Ambassador Tong brings thirty years of experience in the Department of State as a career Foreign Service Officer
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
Nobukatsu Kanehara is a Senior Advisor to The Asia Group, based in Japan. Mr. Kanehara draws on substantial experience serving at the highest levels in the Government of Japan, where he was recognized as a leading diplomat and strategic voice on international affairs. Mr. Kanehara offers nuanced insights into Japanese national security priorities, as well
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Christopher B. Johnstone is Partner and Co-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
Greg Chaffin is a Managing 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
Melanie Berry is a Senior Vice President at The Asia Group, where she focuses on the company’s Japan portfolio. She advises clients on the intersection of business and politics in Japan, the impact of geopolitics on global and Japanese corporate strategy, and market and regulatory trends in an array of industries, including IT, manufacturing, and
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