Rexon Y. Ryu is President of The Asia Group, Board Chair of The Asia Group Foundation, and host of the Tea Leaves Podcast. He leads The Asia Group’s practices on Defense & National Security and South Korea. Drawing on over two decades of experience working in global diplomacy, national policymaking, and executive leadership, Rexon offers […]
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
Samir Saran is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group and the President of Observer Research Foundation (ORF). Samir works closely with The Asia Group to provide expert analysis and strategic advice across sectors – with a focus on geopolitics, technology, and economics. Samir also co-leads the strategic partnership between The Asia Group and ORF,
Quan Nguyen is a Vice President at The Asia Group, where he supports the firm’s Southeast Asia portfolio. Quan brings over nine years of experience in political-economic risk analysis and forecasting to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments and advance business interests. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Quan held various roles at BowerGroupAsia (BGA).
Dr. Gopal Nadadur is Senior Vice President 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
Mehulika Sitepu is a Vice President at The Asia Group’s Southeast Asia practice, where she supports clients navigating the region’s complex political and regulatory environments to build business strategies across a variety of sectors, including banking and finance, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology. With almost a decade’s experience as a journalist in Indonesia, including three years
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,
Aman Thakker is a Vice President in the GeoCommercial Strategy Group at The Asia Group (TAG), where he works with the firm’s Chairman Dr. Kurt M. Campbell and CEO Nirav Patel on client delivery and business development for C-Suite executives and corporate boards on navigating the impact of geopolitical developments on their organizations. Aman began
Rhea Menon is an Associate Vice President with TAG AI, The Asia Group’s artificial intelligence-enabled geopolitics platform. In this role, she specializes in platform management, data analysis, and the development of the Contextual Intelligence scoring system. Rhea also assists with product testing, debugging, and providing essential technical support across teams. Additionally, Rhea contributes to leadership
Alexandra Melillo is an Associate 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
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