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Drew Sullivan is an American investigative journalist and the co-founder and publisher of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). He co-founded OCCRP with investigative journalist Paul Radu in 2007.[1] In 2023, Sullivan stepped down as OCCRP's editor in chief and was replaced by Miranda Patrucic.[2] He also founded the Center for Investigative Reporting in Bosnia-­Herzegovina in 2004.

As editor of OCCRP, Sullivan oversaw many stories and projects, including Russian Laundromat, Azerbaijani Laundromat, Troika Laundromat, Suisse Secrets, and Russian Asset Tracker.[3]

Awards

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Sullivan has been a member of reporting teams that have won the Tom Renner Award for crime reporting from Investigative Reporters and Editors,[4] the Daniel Pearl Award,[5] and the Global Shining Light Award.[6] The Troika Laundromat won the Sigma Data Award for best data-driven reporting in 2020.[7] Russian Asset Tracker won the Innovation Prize from the European Press Prize in 2023.[8]

In 2020, Sullivan and Radu won the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship.[9] Sullivan was named "25 Over 50" Class of 2022 from Editor & Publisher.[10] In 2023, Sullivan and Radu accepted the University of Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service on behalf of OCCRP.[11]

Media Development

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Sullivan is on the steering committee of the Global Fund for Media Development.[12] Additionally, he helped to establish the Journalism Development Network, inc. (JDN), a Maryland-based non-profit with programs in Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.[13]

Film and Appearances

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Sullivan is the executive producer of "The Killing of a Journalist," a documentary about the murder of Ján Kuciak and his fiancé Martina Kusnirova and the corruption in the Slovak government that was uncovered after the murders. The film premiered at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and has won film festival awards.[14]

Sullivan has appeared on PBS NewsHour,[15] and spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival about dark money and the globalization of corruption.[16] In July 2023, Sullivan testified in front of the U.S. Helsinki Commission about Russian money laundering in Switzerland.[17]

Press Freedom

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Sullivan created Reporters Shield,[18][19] a membership program for media outlets and NGOs that helps defend investigative journalism against SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — and other legal harassment.[20][21]

Personal Life

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Before transitioning to journalism, Sullivan pursued a career in aerospace engineering, contributing to the Space Shuttle project for Rockwell Space Systems[22].[23]

References

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  1. ^ Editor, Alyssa Choiniere | for; Publisher (2023-02-16). "The OCCRP: Behind the scenes of global investigative projects". Editor and Publisher. Retrieved 2023-08-26. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "Tracking truth". www.fraud-magazine.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  3. ^ Editor, Alyssa Choiniere | for; Publisher (2023-02-16). "The OCCRP: Behind the scenes of global investigative projects". Editor and Publisher. Retrieved 2023-08-26. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "RFE/RL And Partners Win 'Tom Renner Award' For Central Asia Money-Laundering Report". RFE/RL. 2020-04-07. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  5. ^ "Daniel Pearl Award Cites Team Exposing Off-Shore Money Laundering - University at Albany-SUNY". www.albany.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  6. ^ "Global Shining Light Award". Global Investigative Journalism Network. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  7. ^ Keng, Kuek Ser Kuang (2021-01-07). "The Troika Laundromat - The Sigma Awards". Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  8. ^ "Russian Asset Tracker". European Press Prize. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  9. ^ "Skoll | Skoll Foundation Announces 2020 Awards for Social Entrepreneurship". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  10. ^ "E&P's 25 Over 50 class of 2022". Editor and Publisher. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  11. ^ "Missouri School of Journalism names two recipients of 2023 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri". showme.missouri.edu. 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  12. ^ "Steering Committee". GFMD. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  13. ^ Team, Tech Matters (2024-03-09). "Exposing Global Corruption: Tech For Investigative Journalism, with Drew Sullivan of OCCRP". Tech Matters. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  14. ^ Sarnecki, Matt (2023-04-27), The Killing of a Journalist (Documentary, Crime), Robert Fico, Robert Kalinak, Andrej Kiska, Final Cut for Real, Frame Films, OCCRP, retrieved 2023-08-18
  15. ^ "'Pandora Papers' expose how world leaders and the ultra-rich move their money". PBS NewsHour. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  16. ^ "Dark Money and the Globalization of Corruption | Aspen Ideas". Aspen Ideas Festival. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  17. ^ "Hearing - Russia's Alpine Assets: Money Laundering and Sanctions Evasion in Switzerland". CSCE. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  18. ^ "Reporters Shield | Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance". 3 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Reporters Shield | Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance". U.S. Agency for International Development. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  20. ^ "Launching a Legal Defense Fund for Journalists". Nieman Reports. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  21. ^ Simon, Joel (2023-05-02). "The Limits of Joe Biden's Calls for Press Freedom". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  22. ^ "Digital Solutions for Aerospace Manufacturing".
  23. ^ "Biography: Drew Sullivan | Fighting Blackmail: Khadija Ismayilova and Azerbaijans First Family". ccnmtl.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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