quiet presence. global reach.
SRC – Discreet Guidance. Strategic Access. Global Foresight.
Diplomatic Excellence. Quiet Presence. Global Reach.
At SRC Strategic Relations Counselling, diplomacy is not performance – it is presence.
Quiet, strategic, enduring.
Quiet, strategic, enduring.
We partner with leaders, institutions and organisations to navigate complexity with discretion and clarity. Our work unfolds where trust is essential, stakes are high, and visibility is not always desired.
With deep insight into international dynamics and unique access to key decision-makers, we support you in building relationships that matter – with governments, global institutions, and influential actors across industries.
In corporate diplomacy, we serve as a quiet force behind your strategic positioning: connecting interests, opening doors, shaping pathways – with care, foresight, and integrity.
What we offer is not just advice. It is companionship through complexity.
Precision in action.
Clarity in ambiguity.
Precision in action.
Clarity in ambiguity.
SRC – your discreet partner in global relations.
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At the intersection of diplomacy and strategy, SRC creates access, fosters trust, and empowers presence.
The following pillars illustrate how we support our clients – with quiet strength and lasting impact.
Strategic Presence in Key Arenas
In a world shaped by perception and influence, SRC offers discreet strategic advocacy that strengthens presence where it matters most.
Through trusted access, informed counsel, and a deep understanding of diplomatic dynamics, we help position our clients with clarity, credibility, and long-term resonance.
Our role is not to speak louder – but to ensure that the right voices are heard, in the right way, by the right people.
Fostering Enduring Diplomatic Bonds
Diplomatic relations thrive not on visibility, but on trust, respect, and consistency.
At SRC, we discreetly cultivate and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of our clients – always with care, cultural sensitivity, and strategic foresight.
We act as quiet, reliable partners, fostering understanding and alignment that lasts well beyond the moment.
Discreet Access to Global Decision-Makers
Access is not given – it is earned through trust, credibility, and consistency.
At SRC, we offer our clients discreet entry into key circles of influence in politics, business, and diplomacy.
This access is not only a door-opener, but a bridge: enabling dialogue, positioning, and quiet impact in sensitive and complex environments.
With us at your side, you move forward with confidence – and with reach.
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Our approach is guided by clarity, discretion, and trust. But it is not only what we do – it is also how we do it:
with deep expertise and trusted relationships that span continents and cultures.
with deep expertise and trusted relationships that span continents and cultures.
At SRC, we bring together know-how and know-who – quietly, precisely, and with purpose.
Expertise and Trusted Relationships
At SRC, we combine deep strategic insight with access built on trust.
Our clients rely on our ability to analyse complex contexts, anticipate dynamics, and connect with the right stakeholders – quietly and effectively.
Through long-standing, discreet relationships across diplomacy, business and government, we guide with clarity, sensitivity and global awareness.
We don’t just know how – we know who, and when.
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Our Role in Corporate Diplomacy
Our role goes beyond advice – we build trust, open discreet channels, and guide our clients through the subtle complexities of international affairs.
Whether supporting businesses, governments, or organisations, we act with integrity, clarity, and global awareness – always focused on creating lasting value through relationships that matter. (More...)
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About us
Behind SRC stands a discreet yet deeply connected team of experts – with the insight, access, and experience needed to support our clients where it matters most. Thoughtful in our approach and precise in execution, we work quietly in the background to help shape outcomes at the highest level.
Jean-Luc Meier
Jean-Luc Meier is the founder and principal of SRC. With more than twenty years of experience in international relations, he has quietly advised senior government officials, multinational CEOs, institutional investors, and global organizations. His work is rooted in trust, built over decades of discreet engagement at the highest levels.
As SRC is purposefully structured as a lean advisory firm, Jean-Luc personally leads each mandate with the support of selected alliance partners and a trusted advisory board – ensuring the highest level of attention, confidentiality, and access. He has successfully represented public and private interests across continents, fostering long-term partnerships and negotiating sensitive international agreements with strategic precision.. (More...)
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Strategic Alliance Partners
SRC maintains a discreet network of exclusive strategic alliances with seasoned experts across the globe. These trusted partnerships extend our reach and enhance our ability to offer clients access to distinct insights, experience, and influence – all grounded in the highest standards of corporate diplomacy.
Nancy Prager-Kamel
As a longstanding collaborator and co-founder of SES – the predecessor of SRC – Nancy Prager-Kamel now serves as our exclusive strategic alliance partner. With more than two decades of close cooperation with Jean-Luc Meier, she remains a trusted counterpart whose discreet yet influential presence continues to shape the field of corporate diplomacy.
Her distinguished career includes roles as Corporate Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State, U.S. National Commissioner for UNESCO, and Chairwoman of the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents USA – reflecting her enduring commitment to fostering global understanding and dialogue at the highest levels. (More...)
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TGSV TriGlobal Strategic Ventures
TGSV has been one of SRC’s most trusted strategic alliance partners for over two decades.
Built on a foundation of mutual respect and shared values, our longstanding collaboration has played a key role in mandates involving complex geopolitical and diplomatic landscapes. With longstanding ties across key political and economic spheres, TGSV’s discreet yet highly effective presence continues to provide unparalleled depth and perspective to our joint efforts. (More...)
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Diplomatic Liaison Partner
Our Diplomatic Liaison Partners are carefully selected individuals with deep-rooted expertise and trusted presence in strategically relevant regions. Acting as discreet extensions of SRC, they collaborate closely with us to offer our clients refined insights, local intelligence, and privileged access to influential networks.
Professor Dr. hc. Hei Sing Tso
Prof. Hei Sing Tso is a distinguished lawyer, geopolitical analyst, and an internationally respected authority on Traditional Chinese Stratagem. For over two decades, he has advised senior officials, business leaders, and think tanks across the Greater China Region. With deep cultural fluency and trusted ties throughout China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, his insights offer a strategic advantage in navigating this complex geopolitical space.
As a research fellow at the prestigious Center for China and Globalization (CCG) in Beijing and head of his own legal practice in Hong Kong, Professor Tso brings together legal expertise and cultural intelligence. He speaks Mandarin and Cantonese fluently. (More...)
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Strategic Advisory Circle
At SRC, our Strategic Advisory Circle consists of a select group of distinguished professionals, each bringing invaluable expertise and a wealth of experience in their respective fields. Together, they provide strategic guidance, offering insights that elevate our approach and enhance the value we deliver to our clients. As trusted advisors, they help shape the direction of our work, ensuring that SRC remains at the forefront of diplomatic and international relations. (More...)
Vitaly Pruss
Vitaly Pruss and Jean-Luc Meier have cultivated a trusted and enduring partnership that spans over two decades. As the respective heads of TGSV and SRC, they have built a strategic alliance grounded in mutual respect and shared vision. Their longstanding collaboration reflects a seamless integration of complementary strengths, enabling both organisations to deliver discreet, high-level solutions in complex geopolitical and economic environments. (More...)
Dr. rer.nat. Theo Gaupp
Theo Gaupp brings a distinct analytical perspective to SRC, shaped by his scientific precision and decades of experience. As a trusted member of the Strategic Advisory Circle, he is valued for his sharp eye for detail, critical thinking, and unwavering reliability. His scientific background, including a PhD in chemistry and multiple patents, underlines his ability to deliver insights that are both rigorous and impactful. (More...)
Dr. iur. Juerg Niederbacher
Jürg Niederbacher is a longstanding and trusted voice within SRC’s Strategic Advisory Circle. With his deep expertise in economic development and international investment, he brings strategic foresight and grounded judgement to our work. As the founding director of Greater Zurich Area AG and former senior official of the Zurich Cantonal Economic Development Department, he is widely respected for his ability to connect public strategy with private sector needs — both locally and internationally. (More...)
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At SRC, we stand for substance over noise. As a discreet and trusted partner, we offer strategic guidance and personal access to key decision-makers – worldwide.
Our strength lies not only in expertise, but in presence: quietly connecting our clients with those who shape the global agenda. Whether initiating high-level dialogue or facilitating sensitive meetings at short notice, we work with precision, calm, and care.
If your path leads across complex terrain, we are here – ready to walk it with you.