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Washington, DC | January 8, 2026 – The Asia Group (TAG) is proud to announce the appointment of Uzair Younus as partner.  In addition to serving clients in South Asia and the Middle East, Younus will continue to serve as chief product officer of TAG AI. This recognition is a testament to Younus’ exceptional leadership, innovation, and ability to deliver transformative solutions for clients navigating today’s complex geopolitical and economic landscape.  

“Uzair has been a key player in consistently improving and advancing TAG’s priorities,” said Nirav Patel, CEO and co-founder of TAG. “He has spearheaded TAG’s most exciting and innovative projects, including the development of TAG AI, our industry-leading, expert-powered decision engine for business. I am thrilled that he is joining our partnership and look forward to a very exciting year in 2026.” 

Younus has built his career in strategic advisory, and is also a noted thought leader, crafting widely read analysis and hosting the award-winning podcast Pakistonomy, which reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners around the world.  

“Uzair is an exceptional colleague and a genuine innovator at the frontier of technology and its applications in global strategic advisory,” said TAG Partner Anand Shah. “His addition to TAG’s leadership team recognizes his extraordinary talent and value to the growth of our business.”  

For more information, please visit www.theasiagroup.com or contact media@theasiagroup.com. 

About The Asia Group 

The Asia Group is the premier strategic advisory firm to the world’s leading companies seeking to excel across the Indo-Pacific. With a team of dynamic professionals — from former senior government officials to sector-specific experts — The Asia Group supports companies with integrated strategies for market entry, expansion, and risk mitigation, helping them thrive in the world’s most complex and exciting business environments.