Rebecca “Bec” Shrimpton is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group. In this capacity, Bec supports TAG’s industry-leading Australia practice to help global and Australian corporations develop business strategies to unlock opportunities and overcome market access challenges. Based in Melbourne, Bec brings deep expertise on defense, foreign relations, trade, and investment to support clients across […]
Matt Ingeneri is a Vice President at The Asia Group where he oversees projects in Maritime Southeast Asia, developing and supporting the implementation of sophisticated investment and government relations strategies to help clients navigate evolving geopolitical dynamics and leverage broader regional and sectoral trends. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Matt spent 22 years in
Grace Sayuri Ahearn is a Tokyo-based Senior Associate in The Asia Group’s Japan practice, where she supports clients by providing in-depth analysis and advice on political, regulatory, and geostrategic issues in Japan. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Grace was a Senior Policy Analyst at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas’ Washington DC office, where she worked
Catherine Chiu is a Vice President at The Asia Group. Based in Taipei, Catherine uses her in-depth knowledge and expertise to help both overseas and Taiwan-located clients make informed decisions about the Taiwan business environment, and Taiwan’s external economic relations, including by engaging with Taiwan leaders in understanding and leveraging opportunities in Taiwan’s dynamic and
David Saunders is a Senior Associate at The Asia Group, where he advises multinational companies on political, regulatory, and commercial developments across Southeast Asia. He works with clients across the energy, digital, telecommunications, technology, and financial services sectors. At The Asia Group, David serves as the Southeast Asia practice’s primary energy specialist, advising clients on
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Kiki Benjasiriwan is a Senior Associate at The Asia Group, where she supports the firm’s Southeast Asia portfolio. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Kiki worked as an intern in government affairs consulting in Washington, DC. Her role involved researching business and political developments to advise clients across various sectors about risks and opportunities in
Nick Ackert is an Associate Vice President at TAG AI, The Asia Group’s artificial intelligence-enabled geopolitics platform, where he spearheads business-focused geopolitical analysis powered by the firm’s next generation technology. In addition to driving timely content for TAG’s client base, Nick leverages his interdisciplinary training to advance technology-driven analytic approaches across the firm. He also
Melanie Kilby is an Associate Vice President in The Asia Group’s Australia practice. Based in Sydney, Melanie helps clients navigate the political, economic, and regulatory landscape across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Melanie draws on her experience working in the Australian government, Washington, D.C., and Southeast Asia to identify cross-market opportunities and support business
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
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