Our Meridian Exchangers & Partner Network
To support cross‑border execution, The Meridian Exchange works with a small group of trusted partners across APAC, EMEA, China and the US. These relationships strengthen our operational reach and ensure clients benefit from specialised expertise where it matters most.
Gerald Garcia
Founder & Growth Architect
EMEA, APAC
Nghia Clulee
Ops Transformation
Australia, Vietnam
Julius Sui
SE Asia Talent
Malaysia
Brendon Atkinson
Commercial Growth
ANZ
Paola Bamonte
Philippines Staffing
Philippines
Stephanie Ruiz
Operations Specialist
Philippines
Nik Eqiehafizie
Talent Lead
Malaysia
Joan Abaoag
BPO
Philippines
William Zhang
AI Enablement
Australia
Sara Cheng
China And Beyond
Australia-China
Adel Alagic
Global Mobility
Australia
Client Operations
APAC- US
FMCG Export Specialist APAC
Global Advisory
Europe- Asia- US
Jishnu Podwal
Business Expansion
India
About The Meridian Exchange
More than 25 years ago, I arrived in Australia from France with a simple ambition to build meaningful connections, create opportunities, and grow through people and experiences across borders.
My trajectory began in hospitality and operational excellence before evolving into leading high-stakes B2B sales, marketing, and global workforce ecosystems.
My mission has remained razor-sharp: dismantling the operational and regional silos that hold companies back, and empowering high-growth SMEs to scale sustainably by connecting the right people, capabilities, and markets.
Our Story: Different Paths, Same Purpose
The Meridian Exchange introduces two different journeys with one belief: growth only works when strategy, people and execution move together.
Not Once But Twice
Together, strategy became clearer, execution stronger, and teams more aligned.
The Problem Was Never Strategy
Across industries, the pattern was clear: ambition was strong, but execution capacity was the constraint. Complexity was rising, AI was shifting capability, and global expansion demanded more disciplined execution.
Businesses didn’t need more strategy. They needed an embedded partner who could deliver execution.
