Lidija Franklin serves as Senior Director at Jones Group International, bringing more than 20 years of international experience in defense modernization, security cooperation, institutional capacity building, and strategic advisory services. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she has led complex transformation initiatives supporting senior U.S. and foreign government officials, military organizations, and international institutions across the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Before joining Jones Group, Lidija served in senior advisory and program leadership roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she supported Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense in transforming its Armed Forces Command and Staff College toward a National Defense University. Her experience also includes advising on NATO integration, defense resource management, professional military education, and organizational transformation. She has managed multinational teams and initiatives designed to strengthen institutional capabilities, leadership development, and defense readiness.
Lidija holds a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, a master's degree in International Relations and European Studies from Central European University, and bachelor's and master's degrees in Economics. Her international perspective and expertise in defense institution building strengthen Jones Group's global advisory capabilities.