Doctor of Economics, Master of Law, Business Consultant and Coach
Brief Introduction
Roman Vasilenko is a practicing business consultant and coach with more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector, corporate governance, and executive education. He combines an academic background (Doctor of Economics, Master of Law, Candidate of Economic Sciences) with practical experience in building and scaling organizations in Russia and CIS countries. Founder of the International Business Academy IBA (Saint Petersburg). Author of the book “Hunter for Success”, public speaker who has performed at the largest venues in Russia before audiences of thousands. Since 2021, he has been working outside the Russian Federation.
Education
Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School (1986–1990). Faculty of Military Financial Support, specialization — “Economist.” Graduated with the military rank of Lieutenant.
Additional professional education in financial services, financial planning, asset management, investments, and trading in international financial markets (1996–2010, a series of courses).
Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (2015). Candidate of Economic Sciences. Dissertation topic: “Strategies and Mechanisms for the Development of Affordable Housing Markets in the Regions of Russia.”
European Academy of Natural Sciences and European University, Hanover (2016). Doctor of Economics. Topic: “Methodology, Methods, Patterns, and Laws of Road Construction in the Region.”
Pushkin Leningrad State University (2017–2020). Master of Law.
Professional Experience
1990–1998. Navy
Service in military unit 22966 (Leningrad Naval Base), Head of Financial Service. Retired to the reserve with the right to wear military uniform in the rank of Major due to organizational and staff restructuring measures.
1998–2013. Financial and Corporate Sector
A consistent career path from financial consultant to executive positions in various commercial organizations. During this period, expertise was developed in financial planning, corporate governance, investment products, and sales network development.
2009 — Present. International Business Academy IBA
Founder. Educational organization with a state license for educational activities (No. 1901 dated May 25, 2016). Since 2017 — lecturer, since 2018 — CEO. IBA conducts executive programs in leadership, sales, negotiations, and strategic management; international business trainers have been invited as guest lecturers.
2014 — Present. Business Consulting and Coaching
Independent practice. Main areas:
Executive coaching. Personal effectiveness of managers, time management, development of leadership competencies, formation of a personal brand.
Business coaching support. Diagnosis and elimination of systemic errors in teamwork, effective sales, personnel motivation, strategic and organizational development.
Public speaking skills. Rhetoric, psychological aspects of presentations, argumentation and objection handling, conducting tough negotiations.
Public speaking experience includes the largest venues in Russia — Luzhniki, Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, Gazprom Arena.
Areas, Formats, and Audience of the Practice
Main Areas of Work
Roman Vasilenko’s consulting and coaching practice was formed at the intersection of three disciplines: financial and economic expertise, experience in building large-scale organizations, and the rhetoric of public leadership. This determines the focus of his work with clients.
Personal effectiveness of executives. Goal setting and achievement, time and priority management, development of leadership competencies, creation of a personal brand and public image.
Business development. Diagnosis of management and operational errors, team building, increasing sales department efficiency, personnel motivation, strategic planning.
Communication and negotiations. Preparation for public speaking and presentations, rhetoric and argumentation, objection handling, conducting complex and tough negotiations.
Financial literacy and entrepreneurial mindset. Basic financial culture of business owners, attitude toward money and debt, capital discipline.
Formats of Cooperation
The practice is structured in several parallel formats, allowing adaptation to the client’s objectives — from individual work to large-scale corporate and public programs:
Individual coaching for business owners and top executives in the format of regular sessions.
Group programs and intensives at the International Business Academy IBA — modular courses in leadership, sales, negotiations, and personal effectiveness.
Corporate projects upon company request — diagnostics, management team training, support for organizational changes.
Public speeches and lectures at industry forums and major venues — proprietary programs, including “17 Secret Laws of Success.”
Target Audience
The typical client of the practice is an owner or top executive of a small or medium-sized business undergoing active growth or structural transformation. As a rule, the request is connected not with one specific task, but with a set of interrelated topics: revenue and team growth simultaneously require restructuring the leader’s personal role, updating management practices, and developing communication skills. It is precisely this combination that the IBA programs and individual practice are designed for.
Product Line and Public Materials
The substantive foundation of the practice is based on proprietary products available publicly, allowing potential clients to familiarize themselves with the approach before starting cooperation:
The book “Hunter for Success. How to Achieve Your Goal” — an author’s work on goal setting and turning intentions into results.
The documentary project and proprietary program “17 Secret Laws of Success” — a concentrated presentation of the core principles of the practice.
Regular video content on social media dedicated to personal effectiveness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking.
IBA programs — educational products for entrepreneurs and executives involving invited international trainers.
Publications and Media
“Hunter for Success. How to Achieve Your Goal” — a book on the methodology of goal setting and achieving results. Available on major book platforms (Ozon, Litres), with several reprints.
Documentary film based on the book and the author’s project “17 Secret Laws of Success.”
Regular publications and video materials on social media on personal effectiveness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Public Activities
Honorary Co-Chairman of the international charitable foundation Mercy Corps.
Since 2013 — organizer of the annual cultural and patriotic event “Officers’ Ball,” dedicated to Victory Day.
Since 2016 — targeted support for children with severe neurological disorders and funding of research in the field of pediatric neurology (Doctrine Clinical Center, Saint Petersburg).
Since 2017 — patron of the annual folk song festival “Dobrovidenie.”
Support for children’s sports (Life is Good hockey team, Ufa).
Key Competencies for Consulting Projects
Building and scaling educational and training programs for entrepreneurs and executives.
Strategic consulting for business owners during active growth stages.
Individual coaching for top executives.
Development and implementation of large-scale public programs and formats (from forums to arena performances).
Financial and economic expertise in the fields of real estate and consumer cooperation.
