Nisha Biswal is a Partner at The Asia Group and a leading voice on economic and geopolitical 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. With her deep networks
Yuka Hayashi is a Senior 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
The Honorable John Tsang is a senior advisor at The Asia Group. Tsang brings to TAG an unmatched depth of experience from his four-decade career in the public sector. As Hong Kong’s longest-serving Financial Secretary from 2007 to 2017, Tsang played a crucial role in shaping the city’s economic landscape and solidified his reputation as
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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
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
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
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
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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