General Bartolomeu Constantin Săvoiu (Ret.)
Senior Military Advisor — Defense & Institutional Engagement
General Bartolomeu Constantin Săvoiu (Ret.) brings decades of senior military leadership experience across defense strategy, institutional coordination, and international military cooperation.
During his active service, General Săvoiu held high-level command and advisory roles within the Romanian Armed Forces, contributing to national defense planning, force readiness, and alignment with NATO operational standards. His career includes extensive engagement with allied military structures and senior governmental stakeholders.
Following his retirement from active service, General Săvoiu continues to operate in an advisory capacity, supporting institutional dialogue, defense cooperation, and strategic engagement between military organizations and governmental decision-makers.
His work emphasizes structured, protocol-driven engagement, respect for national sovereignty, and alignment with established defense procurement and governance frameworks.
At Blackstone Group OPS, General Săvoiu serves as a Senior Military Advisor, supporting institutional introductions, strategic positioning, and high-level engagement with defense and governmental entities. His role is strictly advisory in nature and focused on facilitating appropriate, transparent dialogue within official military and governmental channels.
Sir Alexander Spasojevič
Senior Advisor — International Affairs & Institutional Relations
Sir Alexander Spasojevič brings decades of experience across international affairs, institutional engagement, and cross-border cooperation.
He currently serves in a senior capacity within an international human rights framework, contributing to dialogue and initiatives focused on governance, humanitarian standards, and institutional accountability.
Throughout his career, Sir Alexander has worked closely with public and private stakeholders across multiple regions, advising on international alignment, institutional credibility, and long-term strategic engagement.
At Blackstone Group OPS, Sir Alexander provides advisory guidance on institutional relations, international standards, and strategic positioning with governmental, humanitarian, and multilateral organizations.
Elizaveta Nazimova
Advisor — European Strategic Partnerships
Elizaveta Nazimova advises on European strategic partnerships, with a focus on cross-border collaboration, institutional engagement, and long-term relationship development.
She has extensive experience working with established European enterprises and multi-generational organizations, supporting structured cooperation across complex regulatory and cultural environments.
Elizaveta holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and has lived and worked internationally for many years, including long-term residence in the United Arab Emirates.
Her work emphasizes discretion, alignment, and trust-based partnership building, enabling effective engagement between international stakeholders and European institutions.
At Blackstone Group OPS, Elizaveta provides advisory support for the development of strategic European relationships, ensuring consistency between institutional expectations, commercial objectives, and long-term operational integrity.
Dr. Mark Jones
Senior Advisor — AI, Cybersecurity & Governance
Dr. Mark Jones advises boards, executives, and institutions on governance, cybersecurity, and strategic risk in highly regulated environments.
He operates at the intersection of technology, law, and decision-making, supporting organizations in understanding accountability, regulatory exposure, and assurance requirements for complex, mission-critical systems.
Dr. Jones has extensive experience advising at board and executive level on risk oversight, governance frameworks, and regulatory alignment, with a particular focus on AI-enabled and data-driven systems deployed in sensitive operational contexts.
He currently serves as a mentor at London Business School and has held non-executive and advisory roles across regulated sectors including healthcare, education, and public-sector technology. His work emphasizes defensible governance structures, institutional credibility, and long-term operational resilience.
At Blackstone Group OPS, Dr. Jones provides advisory support on governance, assurance, and institutional risk considerations related to advanced operational systems, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, ethical standards, and international best practices.
