Ashok Malik is Partner at The Asia Group and Chair of its New Delhi-based subsidiary in India where he leads the firm’s in-market business strategy and services. Drawing on over 30 years’ experience in government, media, and thought leadership, Ashok is a recognised specialist on India’s policy landscape and the intersection of business and politics. He has also served as Policy Advisor/Additional Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs (2019-2022). Prior to that, he was speechwriter and spokesperson for President Ram Nath Kovind.