Asia Group Advisors (AGA) has announced the appointment of Jessica J. Lee as Vice-President, Strategy. Jessica brings a wealth of expertise in corporate communications, issues management, and strategic planning across Asia-Pacific and the United States.
“Asia’s fluid business operating environment means that companies will need to be creative and flexible in how they interact with governments and other stakeholders,” said Adam Schwarz, Founder & CEO of Asia Group Advisors.
“It also means consistent and deep local market engagement will be required to capture the many opportunities that continue to emerge in this region. Jessica’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to provide strategic, impact-focused advice to our clients.”
Jessica J. Lee has a distinguished career spanning the technology, healthcare, and philanthropy sectors. She has built high-performing, multi-country teams, fostered public-private partnerships and executed impactful campaigns for multinational corporations. Her leadership has been instrumental in addressing complex geopolitical issues and advancing sustainability initiatives globally.
Prior to joining AGA, J. Lee served in regional leadership roles at APCO Worldwide, as Managing Director Southeast Asia, and WE Communications, as Vice President Regional Healthcare Lead, where she advised clients on market entry strategies for Korea and Australia and provided strategic counsel to C-suite executives on investment and risk management. She has also spearheaded award-winning communications campaigns for major healthcare brands, focusing on areas such as health economics and digital transformation.
Earlier in her career, she contributed to the rollout of the Affordable Care Act in the United States as a healthcare consultant at Wilson Strategic. Additionally, she served as a Visiting Professor at the Korea Development Institute, training civil servants and advancing global development initiatives.
“I’m excited to join AGA and contribute to the firm’s mission of helping clients navigate the complexities of the Asian market,” said Jessica J. Lee. “I look forward to working with Adam and the talented team at AGA to deliver innovative solutions and create value for our clients.”–BRANDING IN ASIA
