Matt Ingeneri is a Vice President at The Asia Group where he oversees projects in Maritime Southeast Asia, developing and supporting the implementation of sophisticated investment and government relations strategies to help clients navigate evolving geopolitical dynamics and leverage broader regional and sectoral trends. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Matt spent 22 years in […]
David Saunders is an Associate at The Asia Group’s Southeast Asia Practice, where he conducts research and analysis on markets in maritime Southeast Asia and supports a range of clients. David is an experienced researcher and writer who has published widely on historical and geopolitical issues relating to maritime Southeast Asia, ranging from state formation
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Melanie is an Associate in The Asia Group’s Southeast Asia practice, where she covers a broad range of political and economic topics to assist clients with strategic interests and equities in maritime Southeast Asia. Melanie brings over five years of experience serving in Asia-focused foreign policy and intelligence roles in the Australian government. She has provided advice
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
Colonel Trey Meeks (U.S. Air Force Retired) is Managing Principal for Defense Growth & Capabilities at The Asia Group. Trey has a proven track record enabling aerospace and defense clients to capture billions in successful campaigns, mediate delicate international settlements, establish strategically salient relationships, upgrade regional brand profiles and achieve business expansion objectives in numerous
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Jim Loi is Managing Partner and a member of The Asia Group’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He previously served as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer from 2016-2024. Jim contributes to the firm’s corporate strategy and growth agendas, oversees the onboarding and integration of senior talent, and manages a diverse portfolio of corporate clients
Sarah is an Associate Vice President with the Defense & National Security Practice at The Asia Group, where she provides strategic analysis of geopolitical trends and U.S. foreign policy development to support defense clients looking to expand their footprint in the Indo-Pacific. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Sarah served as policy advisor in the
John Lichtefeld is a Managing Director at The Asia Group, where he oversees the firm’s growing Southeast Asia practice and supports clients and projects in Mainland Southeast Asia. In this capacity, he manages a team of professional consultants responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of sophisticated investment and government relations strategies to help clients
David Hathaway is a Principal for China at The Asia Group, where he is a key leader for the firm in helping clients handle the complex challenges and opportunities of the China market. He works with clients to navigate the commercial, political, and regulatory landscape in China, and adapt strategies to emerging geopolitical changes. David
Donald Felbaum is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group. Donald brings over 25 years of experience working in-country in the Philippines in tech-related sectors, including telecoms, IT-Enabled Services (ITES), and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). He has supported successful companies in over twenty-five markets around the world, advising on start-up strategies, mergers and acquisitions,
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