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 […]
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
Kate Canavan is an 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 U.S.
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
Wilson Grossman-Trawick is an Associate in The Asia Group’s Defense and National Security Practice, where he advises clients on U.S. defense policy, emerging technology, and maritime industrial base trends. Prior to joining TAG, Wilson was a Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he supported the U.S. Navy’s submarine and shipbuilding enterprise as a senior
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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
Aaron Chan is a Senior Associate at TAG AI, The Asia Group’s artificial intelligence-enabled geopolitics platform. He drives AI-powered analysis to provide fast-paced solutions across key client Indo-Pacific sectors and markets. His work empowers clients to navigate geopolitical exposure, anticipate legislative and policy shifts, as well as manage structural and regulatory risks. Before joining TAG,
Stephanie Faulkner is an Associate Vice President at The Asia Group (TAG), where she supports the firm’s South Korea portfolio. Stephanie brings over eight years of experience conducting timely market, industry, political, and policy research and analysis of Korea-related issues in both South Korea and the United States. She supports clients as they navigate the
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Theresa Lou is an Associate Vice President at TAG AI, The Asia Group’s artificial intelligence-enabled geopolitics platform. She advances AI-powered analytical solutions, leveraging these capabilities to deliver cutting-edge analysis for businesses across strategic sectors and markets throughout the Indo-Pacific. Her work enables clients to anticipate policy shifts, manage regulatory risk, and navigate geopolitical uncertainty in
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