The DLG-Partners team

Oliver N.E. Kellman, Jr., J.D.

Managing Partner & Executive Managing Director

  • Specializes in geopolitics, International and
    Domestic Business Development and Special
    Projects.

  • Over 2 decades in global investments, trading, and
    geoeconomics.

  • Experience working with multiple members of
    Congress and Congressional Committees.

  • Served as the Chief of Staff to a senior member of
    The United States House of Representatives.

  • Worked with heads of state, royal families, and
    Sovereign wealth funds

Team

Karl Kellman

Partner | Senior Managing Director

  • Real estate business programming and database
    management.

  • Secured contracts with the New York School
    Construction Authority, Union Bank of
    Switzerland (UBS), and Chemical Bank.

  • 27 years of experience in the real estate sector,
    earning trust through professionalism,
    expeditious service and dedication to delivering
    exceptional results

Chris Pawelek

Advisor

  • Specializes in representing original equipment
    Manufacturers (OEMs) in offshore oil and gas
    field developments.

  • Main point of contact for international and joint
    venture oil and gas companies during projects in
    The Eastern Mediterranean.

  • Business development and project management
    for offshore oil and gas.

Uliana Andronova

Partner | Senior Managing Director

Executive Team Relations & Strategy

  • Graduated from Siberian State Aerospace University.

  • Managed critical operations as a Senior Bank Agent at
    GazProm Bank.

  • Directed financial strategy as Financial Director for
    Bogunay Restaurant Group.

  • Oversaw operations and team management at
    MaxMara.

Alexander Ferguson

Partner | Senior Managing Director | Global Strategy

  • Pioneered in defense contracting and media, shaping
    Digital trends.

  • Foreseen digital content evolution and personalized
    medicine.

  • Developed IT strategies for a significant government
    spend.

  • Produced notable films including Black Water.

  • Founded Kaang, Inc., focusing on security and
    technology.

  • Graduated from Harvard Business School's
    prestigious OPM program.

Piotr Trabinski

Senior Advisor | Digital Transformation, Global Economics & Public Policy

  • Senior Advisor to the Executive Managing Director of DLG Partners, advising governments and private entities on digital transformation, financial systems, and global economic policy.

  • Former IMF Executive Director—youngest in history—led initiatives on fiscal/monetary policy, fintech, CBDCs, and AML frameworks across 9 countries.

  • Background in corporate banking and IT innovation in Poland’s financial sector.

  • Holds degrees in Law, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and International Relations.

  • Brings 13+ years of experience in finance, tech, and global public policy.

Belinda Fonseca

Managing Director, DLG Partners | Former Country Director, Inter-American Development Bank

  • Leads DLG Partners’ global financial programs, focusing on capital mobilization and infrastructure growth in emerging markets.

  • Former Country Director at the Inter-American Development Bank—secured and managed large-scale international funding.

  • 20+ years of experience advising governments, financial institutions, and private sector leaders worldwide.

  • Expert in structuring multinational programs, unlocking billions in funding, and fostering resilient economic development.

  • Renowned for building strategic alliances and delivering high-impact financial strategies in critical global regions.

Karen Saakov

Senior Managing Director
AI Marketing Solutions

  • Expert in AI Marketing solutions and Branding:
    Leveraging creativity and market analytics to
    drive brand growth and engagement.

  • Incorporating advanced AI technologies for
    innovative marketing solutions and strategies.

  • A seasoned professional in digital marketing,
    constantly evolving with industry trends and
    technologies.

Howard Greenberg

Managing Director
Digital Assets | Blockchain | Tokenization

  • Co-Founder, American Blockchain &
    Cryptocurrency Association.

  • Blockchain technology, digital currencies,
    decentralized finance.

  • Director of Digital Assets at Quasar Markets;
    Former Senior Cryptocurrency Educator.

  • Early adopter of cryptocurrency since 2013,
    cybersecurity pioneer.

  • Active in regulatory discussions with the SEC,
    FinCEN and CFTC.

  • Known for insights on blockchain's role in smart
    Cities and the Internet of Things.

  • Launched early virus protection solutions in
    computer security.

Carla-Gay Woodburn-
Gordon

Vice President | United Nations

  • Editor-in-Chief, Doubt2Reason Magazine; Public
    Speaker

  • Holds a Bachelor's in Accounting and a Master's
    In International Marketing and Global
    Leadership.

  • Over 2 decades in business leadership,
    Specializing in guiding companies through growth
    and change.

  • Founded Doubt2Reason Magazine to address
    global Christian community challenges, focusing
    on youth, health, and wellness.

  • Delivers inspirational talks across the Caribbean
    and America, advocating for holistic well-being
    encompassing mind, body, and soul.

Andre Johnson

Managing Director

U.S. Congressional Affairs & Strategic Communications

  • 30+ years advising on U.S. Federal, State, and
    Local policy initiatives

  • Senior strategist for economic development and
    regulatory frameworks

  • Specialist in public-private partnerships and
    legislative advocacy

  • Known for precision leadership in complex

    government affairs

Dan Browne

Vice President | Risk Management

  • Over 20 years of experience in security with the
    US Navy SEALs, intelligence agencies,
    humanitarian organizations, and corporate
    security firms.

  • Expertise in managing security operations across
    large-scale, complex sites globally.

  • Demonstrated success in high-pressure, remote,
    and volatile environments in Africa, Asia, and the
    Middle East.

  • Founder of a security firm with notable
    achievements in US Law Enforcement and other
    sectors.

Veronica Welch

Managing Director | Digital Marketing Strategy & Communications

  • Managing Director at DLG Partners

  • Advises governments on geopolitics, finance, and digital transformation

  • Leads global stakeholder engagement and partnership development

  • Supports strategic decision-making in political and financial sectors

  • Drives communication campaigns to boost influence and reputation

Shane Jemison

Vice President

Office Of The Executive Director

  • 14+ years in public policy and tribal governance

  • Citizens of the Chickasaw Nation

  • Specializes in rural revitalization and sovereignty strategy

  • Former youngest State Vice Chair of a major U.S. political party

  • Expert in tribal law, infrastructure, and strategic funding

  • Leads investment and policy alignment at DLG

  • Based in Washington, D.C.

Contact:
Oliver N.E. Kellman, Jr., J.D.
Executive Managing Director
Email: oliver@dlg-partners.com