Dr. Gopal Nadadur is a Principal for South Asia at The Asia Group. He offers experience across the private and public sectors, with expertise in engineering, business strategies, new market entry, and industrial and trade policy. He brings to bear hands-on experience in manufacturing and supply chains across industries. He also serves as a Senior
Malavika Mysore is a Vice President at The Asia Group, where she works within the firm’s South Asia practice. Currently based in Mumbai and supporting the firm’s Mumbai office, Malavika advises leading multinational companies operating across South Asia on developing tailored market entry and stakeholder engagement strategies. She supports clients operating across a variety of sectors,
Alexandra Melillo is a 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 strategies
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
Ashok Malik is a Partner at The Asia Group and Chair of its New Delhi-based subsidiary in India where he leads the firm’s in-market business strategy and services. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in government, media, and thought leadership Ashok is a recognized specialist on India’s policy landscape and the intersection of business
Uzair Younus is a Partner at The Asia Group and Chief Product Officer of TAG AI, The Asia Group’s artificial intelligence-enabled geopolitics platform. In this role, he shapes the vision and execution of TAG AI’s product and technology strategy, building cutting-edge tools that fuse large language models with The Asia Group’s deep geopolitical expertise. Uzair
Jim Loi is Managing Partner and a member of The Asia Group’s Board of Directors. 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 largely focused on
Anand Shah is a Partner at The Asia Group and leads TAG AI, The Asia Group’s artificial intelligence-enabled platform. He is responsible for shaping the TAG AI product and developing the strategy to enhance The Asia Group’s service offerings by leveraging AI. Anand is trusted counselor to some the world’s most innovative companies, with particular
Han Shen Lin is the China Managing Director for The Asia Group, where he leads the firm’s China operations from its Shanghai office. Working in close collaboration with the Washington, DC–based China Practice, Han spearheads local engagements and strategic initiatives, leveraging nearly two decades of in-country experience across China’s financial markets and corporate strategy landscape.
John Lichtefeld is the Managing Director for Southeast Asia at The Asia Group. In this capacity, he helps oversee and direct TAG’s teams of professional consultants in Washington DC and across Southeast Asia. John has also been integral to The Asia Group’s expansion in-region, including the launching of offices in Hanoi and Bangkok, and development