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The Asia Group Welcomes Colonel (Ret.) Shailender Arya as Senior Advisor

New Delhi, India | June 11, 2025 – The Asia Group (TAG) is delighted to announce the expansion of its South Asia Practice with the appointment of Colonel (Ret.) Shailender Arya as Senior Advisor. Arya’s deep expertise in defense and technology industrial cooperation enhances TAG’s premier client-servicing capabilities across the defense and strategic sectors.

“Shailender epitomizes TAG’s leadership in the defense and strategic sectors,” said Ashok Malik, TAG Partner and India Chair. “I am delighted to welcome him to TAG. He bolsters our unique local-global capabilities that prioritize supporting technological and manufacturing capacity building in India.”

Colonel (Ret.) Shailender Arya is a specialist in India’s strategic priorities, defense industrial policies, and technology cooperation initiatives. He previously served as Advisor for International Cooperation in India’s Ministry of Defense, where he worked closely with the senior leadership of the Ministry on a range of policy priorities. Prior to his deputation to the Ministry, he served for over 20 years in the Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery.

“We have already received an extraordinary response to the appointment of Shailender,” said Christopher Johnstone, Partner and Defense & National Security Chair. “This is testimony to the respect and goodwill he commands. We look forward to leveraging his expertise for our clients as they seek to advance opportunities in India.”

TAG’s South Asia Practice includes leading experts based in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Washington, DC, who bring a wealth of on-the-ground experience and deep networks to help clients navigate critical business and policy challenges. Since 2013, the team has worked with clients ranging from cutting-edge startups to blue-chip corporations on market entry and expansion strategies, regulatory risk mitigation, stakeholder management, commercial dispute resolution, CSR strategies, and executive thought leadership.

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

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