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. […]
Valerie Knobelsdorf is a Vice President in the Defense & National Security Practice at The Asia Group (TAG). Ms. Knobelsdorf brings over fifteen years of government and legal experience to TAG, with deep expertise in Indo-Pacific security affairs, technology policy, and international diplomacy. Most recently, she served as an Acting Director for the Office of
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Kendall is an Associate with The Asia Group’s Defense & National Security Practice, where she provides strategic analysis of geopolitical trends and industry developments to support defense clients seeking to expand into markets across the Indo-Pacific. She also directly supports The Asia Group’s Indo-Pacific Defense Incubator (IPDI) initiative, helping to connect emerging U.S. and allied defense technology
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.
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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Bernice Xu is a Senior Associate with the Defense & National Security Practice at The Asia Group (TAG). In this role, she supports defense clients seeking to enter or expand their presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Prior to joining TAG, Bernice served as a Policy Advisor for Southeast Asia in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Luke Collin is a Principal at The Asia Group (TAG), where he focuses on the firm’s defense and national security portfolio. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in the U.S. Government, Luke provides clients with strategic analysis and political insights across the Indo-Pacific region to identify and advance business development opportunities, expand market access, and implement
Colin Timmerman is a Senior Associate with the Defense & National Security Practice at The Asia Group, where he provides strategic analysis of geopolitical trends and U.S. foreign policy to support defense clients in strengthening their strategic foothold in the Indo-Pacific region. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Colin worked as the Legislative Affairs Officer
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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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
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