Access Partnership has acquired Asia Group Advisors (AGA), positioning the combined entity as Asia’s pre-eminent public policy consultancy. Amid growing geopolitical complexities and shifting trade dynamics, the merger will deliver enhanced capabilities for clients seeking market access, policy insights and advocacy support in the region.
With this acquisition, Access Partnership adds AGA’s team of over 40 policy experts in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to its capabilities. AGA’s clientele, comprising public, private and non-profit entities, engage in technology, biopharma, financial services, sustainability and natural resources, will now benefit from Access Partnership’s global reach, gaining access to support of equal depth in all regions of the world. The AGA staff will operate under the name ‘Asia Group Advisors, an Access Partnership company’ until further notice.
“This acquisition equips us to provide market access in the fastest-growing and most innovative places in ways that also benefit local consumers,” said Gregory Francis, CEO of Access Partnership. “Adam Schwarz and his team have built a reputation for delivering strategic insights and significant client impact, perfectly complementing our clients’ evolving needs. Together we aim to foster equitable access to innovation across the region.”
Adam Schwarz, CEO of Asia Group Advisors, echoed the sentiment: “Access Partnership’s global reach opens exciting opportunities for AGA and our clients. Many of our clients operate beyond Asia’s borders; with Access Partnership’s strong presence in Europe and the US, we can now offer strategic global access alongside policy advocacy, economic impact analysis and public sector advisory.”
The acquisition comes at a pivotal time for Southeast Asia, a region poised for transformative growth driven by rapid technological adoption, increased trade diversification and a burgeoning consumer market. With ASEAN [the Association of Southeast Asian Nations] expected to add 140 million new consumers by 2030, and the regional digital economy projected to triple in size, Access Partnership and Asia Group Advisors are uniquely positioned to help businesses capitalise on these opportunities. By combining AGA’s in-country resources and expertise with Access Partnership’s global reach, the partnership offers unparalleled support for navigating the complexities of one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
