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About SRC

Strategic Relations Counselling
SRC is a discreet strategic advisory platform operating at the intersection of geopolitics, corporate diplomacy, and global decision-making.

We work quietly yet purposefully in environments where stakes are high, visibility is not always desired, and trust is essential. Our role is not to perform diplomacy, but to enable presence, with clarity, precision, and strategic foresight.

Much of our work unfolds in hybrid diplomatic environments, where political realities, corporate interests, institutional frameworks, and perception intersect. Navigating these spaces requires more than advice. It requires judgment, timing, and an acute understanding of how decisions are shaped long before they are announced.

At SRC, we believe that impact is not always visible — but never accidental.
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Our Approach
SRC supports leaders, institutions, and organisations in navigating complex global realities with discretion and clarity.

Our work is defined by:

  • strategic positioning within geopolitical reality
  • quiet access built on trust and credibility
  • cultural fluency and sensitivity
  • precision in timing and engagement

We do not amplify voices. We ensure that the right voices are heard — in the right way, at the right moment.
Corporate Diplomacy as Strategic Capability
For over two decades, SRC has supported corporations, governments, and international organisations in sensitive and high-stakes contexts.

Corporate diplomacy, as we practise it, is not advocacy.

It is a strategic capability, enabling alignment, opening discreet channels, and shaping conditions in which informed decisions can emerge.

Our strength lies in combining geopolitical insight with diplomatic finesse, allowing our clients to move forward with clarity, resilience, and quiet confidence.
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Leadership

SRC is deliberately structured as a lean advisory platform.

Each mandate is personally led by the Founder & Principal, supported by carefully selected alliance partners and trusted advisors. This structure ensures the highest level of attention, confidentiality, and strategic coherence across all engagements.
Jean-Luc Meier
Founder & Principal
Jean-Luc Meier has over two decades of experience advising senior government officials, multinational leaders, institutional actors, and international organisations in complex global environments.

His work is grounded in trust, built through long-standing discreet engagement at the highest levels. Acting at the interface of public and private interests, he has supported bilateral and multilateral initiatives across Europe, Asia, and North America.

SRC reflects his conviction that effective diplomacy is less about visibility than about presence, judgment, and timing.

Jean-Luc Meier is fluent in German, French, English, and Spanish, with working knowledge of Italian.
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Strategic Alliance Partners

SRC maintains a discreet network of trusted strategic alliance partners — senior professionals with deep regional expertise, sector-specific knowledge, and established credibility.

These long-standing relationships extend our reach and allow us to offer clients privileged insight and quiet access to key decision-makers across global arenas. All partners share a common commitment to discretion, integrity, and the craft of corporate diplomacy.
Nancy Prager-Kamel
Trusted partner with a rare blend of global insight and experience

Nancy Prager-Kamel is a long-standing alliance partner of SRC and brings a wealth of international experience across finance, diplomacy, and sustainable development. As co-founder and co-managing partner of SES – Strategic Expansion Solutions – she has led high-level initiatives at the intersection of investment, corporate leadership, and international cooperation.

Her career includes leadership roles in multinational financial institutions and advisory mandates with UN agencies, Member States, and NGOs. She has served as Corporate Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State and as U.S. National Commissioner for UNESCO, contributing to key global agendas. In previous roles, she structured financial instruments, created registered Broker Dealers, and advised on public-private investment strategies.

With a deep commitment to cultural and social issues, Nancy Prager-Kamel has also initiated programs in the arts and inclusion – notably co-founding the first initiative for children with disabilities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. She has received international recognition for her contributions, including the Grand Prix Humanitaire de France.

Her trusted counsel and wide-reaching expertise enrich SRC’s work at the highest levels. We are proud to count her among our closest strategic partners.
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TGSV Triglobal Strategic Ventures
Global reach through trusted collaboration

The CEOs of TriGlobal Strategic Ventures (TGSV), Mr. Vitaly Pruss, and SRC Strategic Relations Counselling, Mr. Jean-Luc Meier, share a longstanding and trusted partnership that spans over two decades. This close collaboration has resulted in a strong strategic alliance – one that offers clients direct access to an exceptional global network and to decision-makers at the highest levels.

TGSV is an internationally recognized advisory firm, providing strategic counsel to corporations and private clients operating in global markets. Their deep expertise helps organizations identify growth opportunities and implement sustainable strategies tailored to complex international environments.

With services ranging from strategic growth and stakeholder relations to market intelligence and communications, TGSV supports clients through a holistic and pragmatic approach. Headquartered in New York, TGSV operates with trusted partners in Great Britain, Switzerland (SRC), and Ukraine – offering access, insight, and guidance across key markets.
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Diplomatic Liaison Partner

Our Diplomatic Liaison Partners are carefully selected individuals with deep-rooted diplomatic, institutional, or political experience in strategically relevant regions.

Acting as discreet extensions of SRC, they provide refined analysis, local intelligence, and trusted access, enhancing our ability to operate with clarity in complex geopolitical environments.
Professor Dr. hc. Hei Sing Tsao

Diplomatic Liaison Partner – Greater China Region

Prof. Hei Sing Tso is a respected lawyer, geopolitical analyst, and expert in Traditional Chinese Stratagem. For over two decades, he has advised think tanks, senior officials, business leaders, and politicians across the Greater China Region, drawing from a deep understanding of Chinese philosophy and strategic thinking.

His insights are rooted in both public and private sector experience, with a professional network spanning Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. This unique combination of cultural fluency and strategic expertise offers our clients a distinct advantage when navigating complex dynamics in the region.

Prof. Tso leads his law firm in Hong Kong and serves as a research fellow at the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), one of China’s most prominent think tanks. He is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, and brings to SRC a rare ability to bridge Western and Eastern approaches to diplomacy and decision-making.
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Strategic Advisory Circle

SRC’s Strategic Advisory Circle brings together a select group of accomplished professionals from diplomacy, law, finance, security policy, and global affairs.

Their independent perspectives, depth of experience, and strategic foresight support SRC in navigating complex challenges and shaping thoughtful, resilient advisory mandates.

They are not commentators. They are trusted confidants.
Vitaly Pruss

Expert in Investment Relations & Strategic Advisory

Mr. Vitaly Pruss is a seasoned expert in investment relations and international strategic advisory. As Founder and Managing Partner of TriGlobal Strategic Ventures (TGSV), he oversees the firm’s fundraising efforts and daily operations, working closely with both private and publicly listed companies across key global markets.

Renowned for his nuanced approach to investor relations, Mr. Pruss has advised a wide range of clients—designing and implementing tailored strategies to strengthen international positioning, enhance shareholder engagement, and unlock sustainable investment opportunities. His portfolio includes work with prominent entities such as TransNeft, MMK, RosBusinessConsulting, SCM, InterRos, AFK Sistema, and KAZ Energy.

Beyond capital markets, Mr. Pruss has been instrumental in structuring international private equity deals and complex real estate transactions. His current advisory role with Forbes & Manhattan—a leading merchant bank focused on global resource-based sectors—underscores the depth of his experience and the trust placed in his strategic guidance.
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Dr. rer.nat. Theo Gaupp


Trusted Advisor for Analytical Strategy

With more than 25 years of experience in chemistry and R&D, Dr. Theo Gaupp brings deep technical expertise and sharp analytical thinking to the Strategic Advisory Circle of SRC.

His path began with an apprenticeship as an electronics technician, followed by studies in chemical engineering alongside professional commitments. He soon gained recognition for his ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions, working in analytical chemistry and later in research and development before earning his doctorate in chemistry.

Dr. Gaupp is credited with numerous patents and is valued for his meticulous approach and problem-solving mindset. His ability to think critically and challenge assumptions ensures that no detail is overlooked.

In addition to his scientific achievements, he has cultivated a passion for natural products: Dr. Gaupp has been a dedicated beekeeper for over three decades and is known for producing artisanal syrups using natural ingredients.

His longstanding relationship with SRC is marked by mutual trust and professional respect. As an advisor, he supports SRC with analytical insight and precision, helping to design and implement complex strategies for our clients.
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Dr. iur. Juerg Niederbacher


Strategic Advisor with Legal, Political, and Economic Insight

Dr. Jürg Niederbacher brings to SRC a unique combination of legal expertise, historical knowledge, and a deep understanding of political, military, and economic structures. With a doctorate in law and decades of experience in both the private and public sectors, he offers a sharp analytical perspective and strategic depth.

His career includes leadership roles at the Sulzer technology group, where he headed the Public Affairs division and acted as a vital link between political stakeholders and business interests. He later joined Credit Suisse Group, holding several management positions, including as Head of “Euro Services,” advising Swiss SMEs on investments within the European Union.

Dr. Niederbacher also played a key role in economic development policy at the canton of Zurich, where he was instrumental in establishing Greater Zurich Area AG and served as its director.

In addition to his professional work, Dr. Niederbacher is an accomplished expert in contemporary history and military affairs – a background that enriches his strategic assessments with historical depth and geopolitical awareness.

As a trusted member of the SRC Strategic Advisory Circle, he contributes valuable insight and bridges the legal, political, and economic dimensions of complex advisory mandates.
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Quiet Presence. Global Reach.
At SRC, we stand for substance over noise.

We offer strategic guidance and personal access to those who shape global decisions, quietly, precisely, and with purpose.

When paths lead across complex terrain, we walk alongside our clients with calm judgement and discreet resolve.
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