A’ndre Gonawela is a Senior Associate at TAG AI, The Asia Group’s artificial intelligence-enabled geopolitics platform. He helps drive AI-powered geopolitical analysis across priority Indo-Pacific issues, blending human expertise with proprietary data and technology to deliver high-velocity insights for clients navigating policy, economic, and security risk. His work spans rapid-response monitoring, issue-tracking methodologies, and business-oriented […]
Ambassador Yasuhiko Yoshida is a Senior Advisor to The Asia Group, based in Japan. He is a former career civil servant with 37+ years of experience primarily at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). He is a trade, industry and economic policy expert with extensive knowledge on trade negotiations (including on Free Trade
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Chitrali Parashar is an Associate working with The Asia Group’s India and Japan practices, where she provides in-depth analysis of the political and technology landscapes in both countries. She advises clients on emerging market and regulatory trends, working at the intersection of two of Asia’s most dynamic economies. Before joining The Asia Group, Chitrali interned
Catherine Chiu is an Associate 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
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
Choong Hong is a Senior Associate at The Asia Group focusing on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. He helps clients monitor the rapidly changing policy landscape by conducting research and detailed analysis on political, industrial, and defense issues, with a focus on critical and emerging technologies, telecommunications, multilateral engagements, bilateral relations, and more. Prior
Rexon Ryu is President of The Asia Group (TAG). He is responsible for firm performance, strategic management, enterprise-wide execution, and growth initiatives, working closely with the CEO to strengthen organizational performance, talent development, and client service across the firm. Rexon directs a portfolio of cross-market and cross-sector clients, helping the TAG team deliver business outcomes
Basant S. Sanghera is a Managing Principal at The Asia Group. Basant brings extensive experience spearheading diplomatic initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic and commercial partnership. Prior to joining TAG, Basant served at the Department of State for 12 years as a South Asia policy expert. Basant helped develop and coordinate the U.S. Government’s strategic
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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
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