Our Founder
James Ward
Chief Executive Officer
A former senior foreign correspondent for internationally renowned news agencies and financial media, James Ward has over a decade of frontline reporting experience across Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. Having deeply witnessed both the successes and fractures of globalization, he firmly believes that "at the heart of every complex story lies the collision of people and ideas." He is committed to instilling this dedication to narrative and truth into every project, ensuring our deliverables are not only profound but also resonant and dialogue-provoking.
Dr. Elena Vasilieva
Chief Research Officer
Prior to joining Bistari, she published extensively influential research at the intersection of economics and sustainable development. She brings a rigorous academic paradigm to the team, leads the design of our research framework, and is responsible for upholding quality standards aligned with the global academic community, ensuring our content withstands the most stringent scrutiny.
Motto: "Every perspective we present must be built upon an unshakable foundation of facts and logic."
Andrew Tan
Chief Strategy Officer
As a corporate strategy expert with years of experience at top-tier strategic consulting firms (McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group), Andrew Tan has developed Asia-Pacific market strategies for numerous Fortune 500 companies. He excels at translating profound insights into concrete competitive advantages and business value. Serving as a crucial bridge connecting ideas with the market, he is responsible for transforming the wisdom co-created by journalists and scholars into strategic roadmaps that effectively address clients' practical challenges.
Global Thinkers Network
We have established close collaborative relationships with hundreds of scholars from world-renowned universities and research institutions, as well as experienced freelance journalists and columnists. This network is our most valuable asset and the guarantee for our ability to provide clients with diversified, high-quality services.
