Aman Thakker is a Vice President at The Asia Group, where he provides strategic advice and develops tailored corporate strategies for clients that are operating or considering expansion in India and South Asia. Aman brings a deep professional and personal knowledge of India’s political, economic, and geopolitical landscape, and provides clients with actionable insights on […]
Ambassador Kurt Tong is Managing Partner at The Asia Group, where he leads consulting teams focused on Japan, greater China and Korea, and on 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
Nicole is a Senior Associate in The Asia Group’s South Asia practice, where she focuses on strategic, environmental, and economic factors shaping India and the broader sub-continent. She excels at providing in-depth research and analysis on a range of sectors, including e-commerce, pharma, technology, and sustainability, to help multinational companies succeed in one of the
Jim Loi is Managing Partner and a member of The Asia Group’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He previously served as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer from 2016-2024. Jim contributes to the firm’s corporate strategy and growth agendas, oversees the onboarding and integration of senior talent, and manages a diverse portfolio of corporate clients
Anand Shah is a Partner at The Asia Group and a trusted counselor to the world’s most innovative companies navigating South Asia’s dynamic business landscape. He joined TAG as part of the firm’s acquisition of Dhamiri, a venture that Anand founded that helps corporations align their core businesses with public good in critical international markets.
John Lichtefeld is the Managing Director for Southeast Asia at The Asia Group. In this capacity, he helps oversee and direct TAG’s teams of professional consultants in Washington DC and across Southeast Asia. John has also been integral to The Asia Group’s expansion in-region, including the launching of offices in Hanoi and Bangkok, and development
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
Aman Raj Khanna is a Managing Director for The Asia Group, where he spearheads the firm’s India-based platform and supports clients in developing sophisticated market entry and expansion strategies. Aman brings to bear almost 15 years of experience working at the intersection of business and public policy across South Asia. He has extensive experience working
David Hathaway is a Principal for China at The Asia Group, where he is a key leader for the firm in helping clients handle the complex challenges and opportunities of the China market. He works with clients to navigate the commercial, political, and regulatory landscape in China, and adapt strategies to emerging geopolitical changes. David
Alexander Eid is an Associate at The Asia Group where he supports the Korea practice with in-depth research on the political, strategic, and economic forces at play on the Korean Peninsula. He adds primarily to products related to semiconductor and telecommunications policy, Indo-Pacific defense and security, and U.S. economic initiatives in Asia. In addition, Alex
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