Meet Our Team

Our team stands unrivalled in the industry, delivering unparalleled expertise and proven excellence.

Executive Team

Goran Samuel Pesic
President & CEO

For over three decades, Goran Samuel Pesic, CEO of Samuel Group, has been a leader in the fields of business, politics, defense, and national security.

Aliénor Peyrefitte
Chief of Staff

(EN/FR/ES/DE)
Aliénor Peyrefitte, Chief of Staff at Samuel Group, oversees leadership initiatives and ensures effective organizational management.

Jonas LeBlanc-Wilmink
Vice President of Group Operations &
Government Relations

Jonas LeBlanc-Wilmink is responsible for organizational management, government relations, and strategic client initiatives.

Lt. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski (Ret.)
Senior Defense Associate

(EN/JP)
Lt. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, USAF (Ret.), provides procurement and DoD strategy advisory services to defense and logistics clients.

Vice Admiral John B. Nowell (Ret.)
Senior Naval Associate

Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr., USN (Ret.) is a Senior Naval Associate at The Samuel Group, advising on defense strategy and maritime innovation after 35+ years of the Navy.

Prashant Shukle
Senior Space Advisor

Prashant Shukle is a Senior Space Advisor. He brings 30+ years of expertise in Earth observation and geospatial policy, driving innovation in space, defense, and the Arctic.

Col. Shawn J. Barnes (Ret.)
Senior Defense Associate

Col. Shawn J. Barnes, USAF (Ret.), is a former Space Force and U.S. government executive with expertise in DoD and Congressional affairs.

Thomas DeWolf
Senior Advisor

Thomas DeWolf is a seasoned expert with 40+ years in the Canadian military, diplomacy, and business, specializing in defense and security.

Brigadier General (Ret.) Frédéric Pesme
Senior Associate - Europe

Brigadier General (Ret.) Frédéric Pesme is a Senior Associate for Europe at Samuel Group. He served 39 years in the French Army and is a NATO/EU defense expert and strategist.

Bryan Robinson
External Legal Counsel

Bryan Robinson is a seasoned business lawyer and legal educator who advises the Samuel Group D.C. on cross-border legal, regulatory, and corporate finance matters in highly regulated sectors.

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