David Saunders is an Analyst 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 foreign policy and intelligence roles in the Australian government. She has provided advice on
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 corporateclients. Nirav is an entrepreneur with significant experience at the intersection of business andpolicy. He has founded, invested
Colonel Trey Meeks (U.S. Air Force Retired) is Managing Principal 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 Asian markets by designing and
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Jim Loi is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at The Asia Group and a member of the Executive Committee. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Jim spent 22 years in the Department of State as a career Foreign Service Officer and member of the Senior Foreign Service. Abroad he served in a range of economic,
Sarah is a Senior Associate 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 China
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,
Greg Chaffin is a Principal at The Asia Group (TAG), where he focuses on the firm’s defense and national security portfolio. 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 advance business
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