Grace Sayuri Ahearn is a Tokyo-based 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 on […]
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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Hannah is an Associate Vice President with the China Practice at The Asia Group. At TAG, Hannah specializes in advising multinationals on a range of operational challenges and opportunities, supporting clients in the manufacturing and tech sectors. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Hannah provided China-related expertise and analysis for corporate clients at The Cohen
Chitrali Parashar is an Associate working with The Asia Group’s India and Japan practice, 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 a Senior Associate for Taiwan 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
Kiki Benjasiriwan is an 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 Southeast
Sam Ide is a Vice President in the Asia Group’s China practice, where he advises clients on navigating policy developments and regulatory changes in China and regional geopolitical risk. An experienced practitioner across multiple issue areas, Sam has expertise in the healthcare, retail and consumer goods, and technology industries, as well as in applied political
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 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
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