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 […]
Rintaro is a Senior Associate in The Asia Group’s Japan practice, where he researches and analyzes domestic political shifts, foreign and defense policy, economic and energy security, and technology policy developments. He was previously an Associate at the Tokyo office. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Rintaro interned at the Council on Foreign Relations, where
Tokuko Shironitta joined The Asia Group in September 2022 as the Japan Country Director to reinforce and expand TAG’s industry leading Japan practice. Leveraging her deep experience in government, think tanks and consulting, Tokuko will help global and Japanese corporates develop business strategies to seize opportunities and address market access challenges. Under her leadership, The
Ashley J. Tellis is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group and a leading expert on critical strategic and commercial trends shaping South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. He holds the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he is a Senior Fellow specializing in international security and
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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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Jason Trinh is an Associate at The Asia Group, where he works for the firm’s Southeast Asia practice in Hanoi, Vietnam. In this capacity, he supports the Vietnam Country Team with on-the-ground client engagement, policy monitoring in mainland Southeast Asia, and relevant research products. Previously, he was an Analyst at the Research & Analytics practice in
Dr. Evan S. Medeiros is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group, where he draws on his years of experience as a leading specialist in East Asian affairs. A world-renowned thinker and strategist on U.S. Asia policy, he commands in-depth expertise on the U.S.-China relationship and regional politics more broadly. As Senior Advisor, Dr. Medeiros’
Pham Quang Vinh is a Hanoi-based Senior Advisor at The Asia Group, where he leverages his experience and deep knowledge of Vietnam’s complex political dynamics to help advance client equities and U.S.-Vietnam commercial relations. Ambassador Vinh served as the fifth Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United States of
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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
Jennifer Lee is a Principal at The Asia Group, focusing primarily on the Korean Peninsula, Singapore, and the broader Northeast Asia region. A trained economist, Jennifer analyzes commercial and sectoral developments and helps clients navigate the increasingly complex political, policy, and business environment in these economies. Jennifer is also heavily involved in advancing the company’s
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