Originally from the UK, he moved to Korea in 2004 and after completing his Masters at Seoul National University, he was awarded the Korean Government Scholarship to do his Ph.D. on South Korean industrial policy at the same university. Jonathan heads up our Energy & Environment business unit and has successfully helped dozens of energy-related companies with their East Asia strategies. Beyond his specialist sector, he has broad experience working across the consumer electronics, semiconductor and enterprise software industries and has worked in the field of economic development and FDI attraction for more than a decade.

Narai has considerable experience in helping companies expand internationally, with a focus on South Korea’s energy sector, advanced materials and sustainability. She was previously a Senior Researcher at the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK), where she managed cross-border technology collaboration projects between global research institutions, governments and industry. In recognition of her dedication in this field, Narai was awarded the Chevening Scholarship by the UK Government to further her academic studies in the UK, gaining an MSc in Strategic Innovation Management from the University of Sussex.

Ayoub has lived in Korea for over 9 years and is based in our Seoul office. He focuses on projects related to fuel cells, automotive, materials and IP, helping western firms in these fields grow revenues, find partners and develop long-term business partnerships in Korea. Prior to joining Intralink, Ayoub worked for one of Korea’s largest construction firms, liaising between Korean contractors and international consultants on overseas infrastructure projects. He achieved a Master’s in engineering and management from Mines Saint Etienne in France and Seoul National University and is fluent in five languages including Korean.

Alexandra specialises in the software and cloud sector in Korea, helping western firms to establish a market presence through multi-million-dollar licensing deals and strategic partnerships. Before joining Intralink, she worked for Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, later, a trading company, where she managed channel sales across Asia and the Middle East. Of Korean descent but born in Russia, Alexandra moved to Seoul in 2012 to study for a dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and English at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. She speaks three languages fluently.