Kelly Magsamen is former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (2021-2024) and a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group (TAG). Kelly is a senior executive and national security leader with over two decades of experience across Republican and Democratic Administrations. In her last role in government as Chief of Staff, Kelly was […]
Cynthia Lim is Associate Vice President at The Asia Group (TAG)’s Singapore office, where she plays a key role in driving strategic client initiatives across Southeast Asia. She brings to the firm more than two decades of diverse experience in high-stakes environments across government relations, corporate strategy, and stakeholder engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Prior
Eriko Stronach is an Associate Vice President at The Asia Group. Based in Tokyo, Eriko helps clients navigate Japan’s complex regulatory and policy landscape and provides insightful analysis on geocommercial and market trends in key industries in Japan with a focus on advanced and emerging technologies. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Eriko worked in
Bernice Xu is an Associate for Defense Tech & Innovation with the Defense & National Security Practice at The Asia Group (TAG). In this role, she supports clients focused on emerging and advanced technology seeking to enter or expand their presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Prior to joining TAG, Bernice served as a Policy Advisor
Nisha Biswal is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group in Washington D.C. and a leading voice on economic and geo-political trends in South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific. She brings over 30 years of experience in U.S. foreign policy, international trade and economic development across the Executive Branch, in Congress and the private sector.
Myong Kun (Chris) Shin is an Associate at The Asia Group, bringing a diverse portfolio of expertise on South Korean and Indo-Pacific political, economic, and security dynamics. Based in Washington DC as a member of the Korea practice, Chris supports clients by analyzing complex geopolitical landscapes and delivering actionable insights into defense, economic, and political
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Claire Buaphan is an Analyst at The Asia Group, where she supports the Southeast Asia team by analyzing political, economic, and business dynamics, with a focus on Thailand. Prior to joining TAG, Claire worked extensively in government, trade, and public-private partnerships. As a Trade and Investment Promotion Officer with the Royal Thai Consulate in Shanghai,
Dr. Cathy Moloney is a Vice President in The Asia Group (TAG)’s Australia practice. Drawing on over two decades of experience across strategy and policymaking in academia, government, and private industry, Cathy provides clients across the Indo-Pacific region with strategic analysis and political insights to advance business development opportunities, government engagement strategies, and advocacy campaigns
Yuka Hayashi is a Vice President at The Asia Group and a member of the firm’s Japan Practice. Leveraging decades of experience as a journalist in Japan and the United States, Yuka oversees the team’s research and analytical work across the Washington and Tokyo offices. She ensures that clients receive top-quality advice and cutting-edge materials
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
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