Executive Leadership

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Mario M. Radosavljevic

Founder & Executive Director — Industrial Strategy & Sovereign Manufacturing

Strategic Oversight: As the architect of the ONS-01 Strategic Readiness System, Mario leads Blackstone’s $500 million expansion into the United States. His focus is on establishing 100% sovereign manufacturing capacity and a 20,000-strong veteran-led workforce to support U.S. and NATO force preservation.

Professional Profile: Mario Radosavljevic is a former Premier League professional footballer whose career in elite sports laid the foundation for his "function-first" approach to industrial innovation. Following his athletic career, Mario transitioned into high-volume manufacturing, where he specialized in the design and optimization of 24/7 continuous production lines.

With over 20 years of expertise in high-purity protein and collagen production, Mario has successfully scaled NATO-aligned manufacturing capacity to 260 metric tons per month. His leadership is driven by a commitment to operational efficiency and the belief that industrial output must serve a measurable physiological purpose.

Mario works at the intersection of medicine and defense, collaborating with leading longevity physicians, military personnel, and intelligence officers to ensure that Blackstone’s systems meet the most rigorous field-level requirements. Currently based in Dubai, he is spearheading the transition of Blackstone’s industrial core to Texas, anchoring U.S. readiness through domestic production and veteran employment.

Advisory Board

Independent senior advisors supporting institutional engagement, governance, and strategic alignment.

Elizaveta Nazimova Blackstone Group OPS Advisor.

Elizaveta Nazimova

Senior Advisor — Economic Strategy & Industrial Partnerships

Strategic Oversight: Ms. Nazimova leads the economic modeling and strategic partnership architecture for Blackstone’s global expansion. Her expertise ensures the fiscal sustainability and institutional alignment of our $500M U.S. industrial roadmap and large-scale humanitarian initiatives.

Professional Profile: Elizaveta Nazimova holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and has built an extensive professional career in the United Arab Emirates, specializing in cross-border collaboration and long-term institutional relationship development.

Her background includes advising established European enterprises and multi-generational organizations on structured cooperation within complex regulatory and cultural environments. She is an expert in navigating the intersection of private industrial capability and public-sector economic requirements.

At Blackstone Group OPS, Elizaveta’s mandate focuses on the economic architecture of our civil and humanitarian partnerships. She ensures that our large-scale investment goals — including the development of a 20,000-strong veteran-led workforce — are supported by rigorous financial modeling and institutional credibility. Her role provides the economic framework for our long-term sovereign manufacturing transition, ensuring consistency between our industrial objectives and organizational integrity.

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James Winningham

Senior Advisor — Institutional Strategy & Operational Security, Counter Terrorism

Strategic Oversight: J. Winningham ensures that Blackstone’s U.S. industrial expansion and ONS-01 deployment reflect the discipline, security standards, and procedural rigor required within the U.S. and NATO defense ecosystems.

Professional Profile: James Winningham is a United States Marine Corps Veteran with over three decades of experience spanning intelligence leadership, counterterrorism, and strategic operational planning across high-risk and sensitive environments. He has served in senior Chief of Intelligence roles with operational responsibility across multiple theaters, including Kosovo and Afghanistan, supporting mission planning and decision-making at tactical and strategic command levels.

Mr. Winningham’s career is defined by intelligence-driven operations and operating within complex governmental and coalition structures. His work required close coordination with military leadership, intelligence services, and diplomatic stakeholders under mission-critical conditions.

Following his service, he has continued to advise executives at the intersection of defense and government, focusing on operational readiness and institutional alignment. At Blackstone Group OPS, James supports the strategic positioning of our "Sovereign Manufacturing" initiative, serving as a primary liaison for U.S. institutional engagement and ensuring all operations meet the highest standards of national resilience.

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Alexander Spasojevic

Senior Advisor — Institutional Relations & Strategic Affairs

Strategic Oversight: Based in Stockholm, Alexander oversees Blackstone’s international institutional coordination. He ensures that our production frameworks and readiness systems align with the rigorous standards and operational requirements of transatlantic defense and humanitarian organizations.

Professional Profile: Sir Alexander Spasojevic is a former Intelligence Officer with decades of experience operating across complex international security, diplomatic, and institutional environments. Following his operational service, he has worked extensively with governmental, multilateral, and international institutions, advising on cross-border coordination and strategic alignment in high-classified contexts.

His career is defined by cooperation with public authorities and private stakeholders across multiple regions, with a specific focus on credibility, compliance, and long-term strategic positioning within global international frameworks.

At Blackstone Group OPS, Sir Alexander advises on intelligence-informed strategy. His role is critical in bridging the gap between Blackstone’s global industrial capabilities and the operational realities of governmental and multilateral organizations, ensuring that our mission meets the highest expectations of international defense and diplomatic stakeholders.

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William Kelman Mackie

Senior Advisor — Director of Strategic Operations & UK/NATO Liaison

Strategic Oversight: Drawing from his service in the Royal Corps of Signals and the Royal Navy, Bill provides the technical foundation for Blackstone’s secure communications and tactical logistics. His expertise in military signal protocols ensures that the "No Trace" deployment of ONS-01 meets the stringent requirements of modern theater operations.

Professional Profile: As a Level-3 accredited security provider in conflict management and tactical guarding, Bill oversees the "Sovereign Utility" security protocols for Blackstone’s industrial assets. His background in training elite security personnel ensures the Texas S.N.R. Campus maintains a global standard for site protection and operational security.

With a career focused on security and communications within the high-stakes oil and defense sectors, Bill bridges the gap between European industrial standards and US military requirements. His experience in protecting critical energy infrastructure provides Blackstone with a unique perspective on securing strategic reserves in contested environments.

Dr. Lord William Mackie brings a lifetime of military discipline and high-level security expertise to the Blackstone Group OPS board. By integrating signal intelligence with advanced tactical training, he ensures that the Strategic Nutritional Reserve is recognized by the State of Texas and the DoD as a secure, mission-critical asset deployed with the precision of a NATO-standard operation.

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General Bartolomeu Constantin Săvoiu (Ret.)

Senior Military Advisor — Global Defense Strategy & NATO Alignment

Strategic Oversight: General Săvoiu provides high-level guidance on military doctrine and operational requirements. He ensures that Blackstone’s industrial output is perfectly aligned with the field-level needs of NATO and allied forces, bridging the gap between industrial production and combat effectiveness.

Professional Profile: 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, he held high-level command roles within the Romanian Armed Forces, contributing to force readiness and alignment with NATO operational standards.

His career is distinguished by extensive engagement with allied military structures, senior governmental stakeholders, and European heads of state. Following his active service, he has continued to support institutional dialogue and defense cooperation between military organizations and governmental decision-makers.

At Blackstone Group OPS, General Săvoiu serves as a Senior Military Advisor. He advises on the operational realities of the modern battlefield, ensuring that the ONS-01 system addresses the most critical needs of the warfighter. His role is to facilitate transparent, protocol-driven dialogue within official military and governmental channels, ensuring Blackstone remains a trusted partner to sovereign defense entities.

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Dr. Mark Robert Jones, PhD

Senior Advisor — AI, Cybersecurity & Institutional Governance

Strategic Oversight: Dr. Jones oversees the governance and cybersecurity frameworks for Blackstone’s industrial operations. He ensures that our data-driven manufacturing processes and AI-enabled logistics meet the highest international standards of accountability, security, and regulatory assurance.

Professional Profile: Dr. Mark Robert Jones advises boards 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 and assurance requirements for complex, mission-critical systems.

A Freeman of the City of London, Dr. Jones has extensive experience at the board level focusing on risk oversight and regulatory alignment, particularly for AI-enabled systems in sensitive operational contexts. He currently serves as a mentor at London Business School and has held advisory roles across healthcare, education, and public-sector technology.

At Blackstone Group OPS, Dr. Jones ensures that our advanced operational systems align with international best practices and ethical standards. His work provides the defensible governance structures necessary for large-scale industrial resilience and institutional credibility within the U.S. and NATO defense ecosystems.