Leadership
Our Team
Senior advisors and directors with distinguished careers in government, law, military service, and international business.
John J. Gallagher, Esq.
Senior Advisor & Board Director — International Legal, Defense, and Government Affairs
As a Member of the Board and a senior lawyer, John Gallagher is responsible for establishing corporate governance policies, providing strategic oversight, and participating in decisions on major company matters.
Hon. Eugene R. Sullivan
Senior Advisor — Defense and Strategic Compliance
Eugene R. Sullivan is a retired Federal Judge based in Washington, D.C., with more than 20 years of federal appellate judicial experience and a distinguished career spanning national security, defense, intelligence, government ethics, and appellate adjudication. He was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the United States Senate and was commissioned as a Federal Judge in 1986. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush appointed Judge Sullivan as Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Nataly Shevchenko
Director — International Corporate Transactions and Global Operations
Natalie Shevchenko is a Director of Meridican Inc., specializing in international corporate and strategic transactions, with a particular focus on emerging companies and markets in the United States, Europe, and the countries of the former Soviet bloc, including Central Asia and Eastern Europe. She brings extensive legal and business experience in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border structuring, and complex industry-specific transactions, advising clients operating in highly regulated and politically sensitive environments.
Hon. David M. Boonin
Senior Advisor — Strategic Planning & Scenario Analysis
Mr. Boonin is a seasoned business consultant and recognized leader in scenario planning, bringing decades of experience in strategic analysis, risk identification, and complex problem solving. He is widely regarded for his ability to anticipate potential challenges, evaluate alternative outcomes, and develop practical, actionable solutions in dynamic and uncertain environments.
Eugene R. Sullivan II
Senior Legal Advisor — Regulatory Compliance & International Investigations
Eugene R. Sullivan II is a Senior Legal Advisor to Meridican Inc., having joined the firm more than five years ago. During this time, he has made a significant and lasting contribution to Meridican's growth, substantially strengthening the firm's capabilities in regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and complex cross-border legal matters. His exceptional expertise, strategic judgment, and extensive professional experience make him a key member of Meridican's advisory team.
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Meridican works with a broad network of subject-matter experts, former government officials, legal specialists, and technical advisors who are engaged on a project-specific basis. This network allows us to assemble the right team for each unique client engagement, ensuring depth of expertise across all relevant disciplines.