Jessica J. Lee Named Vice President of Strategy at Asia Group Advisors

By Global Leaders Insights Team | Feb 17, 2025

 

HIGLIGHTS:

  • Jessica J. Lee Joins AGA: Appointed Vice President of Strategy, Jessica brings deep expertise in corporate communications, issues management, and strategic planning across Asia-Pacific and the U.S.
  • Leadership Experience: With a career spanning technology, healthcare, and philanthropy, Jessica has led high-performing teams, built public-private partnerships, and addressed complex geopolitical challenges.
  • Commitment to Client Success: Excited to contribute to AGA’s mission, Jessica aims to help clients navigate Asia's evolving market with innovative solutions and strategic value.

 

Asia Group Advisors (AGA) has appointed Jessica J. Lee as Vice President of Strategy. Jessica brings extensive experience in corporate communications, issues management, and strategic planning in both the Asia-Pacific region 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's illustrious career in technology, healthcare, and philanthropy has seen her lead high- performing teams across continents, establish public-private partnerships, and run impactful campaigns on behalf of multinationals. With her leadership, she has addressed complex geopolitical challenges and furthered global sustainability initiatives.  

Before join- ing AGA, J. Lee was the Managing Director for Southeast Asia with APCO Worldwide, where she held regional leadership positions, and Vice President and Regional Healthcare Lead at WE Communications. In these positions, she provided clients with advanced strategies into Korea and Australian market entry, intervening at the C-level with investment and risk management considerations. She championed communications campaigns for leading healthcare brands with an emphasis on health economics and digital transformation.  

Previously, J. Lee was an implementation healthcare consultant on the Affordable Care Act in the United States at Wilson Strategic. Between other appointments, J. Lee served as a Visiting Professor at the Korea Development Institute, where she instructed civil servants in support of 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.”