Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko — Expert in Business, Coaching, and Executive Education

General Information

Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko is an entrepreneur, business consultant, coach, and founder of the International Business Academy (IBA) in St. Petersburg. His professional experience spans more than 25 years and covers finance, corporate management, organizational development, and executive education.

His professional approach is based on a combination of economic education, legal training, and practical management experience. Roman Vasilenko holds both a PhD and a Doctor of Economics degree and is also a Master of Laws.

Over the course of his career, he has been involved in the development of commercial organizations and educational projects and has provided consulting services to business owners. He works as a lecturer and develops educational programs and is also the author of the book The Success Hunter. His public speaking engagements have taken place at major Russian venues, including Luzhniki, the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, and Gazprom Arena. Since 2021, he has conducted his professional activities outside Russia.

Educational Background

Roman Vasilenko began his professional education at the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School. From 1986 to 1990, he studied at the Faculty of Military Financial Support, specializing in economics. Upon completing his studies, he received his diploma and was commissioned as a lieutenant.

A significant part of his subsequent education consisted of specialized courses related to the financial sector. Between 1996 and 2010, Vasilenko completed additional training in financial services, financial planning, asset management, investment, and operations in international financial markets.

In 2015, he defended his PhD dissertation at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. His research focused on strategies and mechanisms for developing the affordable housing market in the regions of the Russian Federation.

In 2016, he received a Doctor of Economics degree from the European Academy of Natural Sciences and the European University in Hannover. His research focused on the methodology, methods, patterns, and laws governing road construction in a region.

Roman Vasilenko continued his legal education at Pushkin Leningrad State University. From 2017 to 2020, he studied law and completed the program with a Master’s degree.

Early Career: Naval Service

Vasilenko began his professional career in the military. From 1990 to 1998, he served in military unit 22966, which was part of the Leningrad Naval Base.

As head of the financial service, he was responsible for the unit’s financial support. He ended his military career following organizational and staffing changes. Roman Vasilenko was discharged into the reserves with the rank of major and retained the right to wear his military uniform.

Career in the Commercial Sector

After completing his military service, Roman Vasilenko moved into finance and corporate management. Between 1998 and 2013, his career progressed from financial consultant to executive positions in commercial organizations.

It was during this period that much of his practical expertise was developed. His main professional areas included financial planning, organizational management, investment decisions, corporate processes, and the development of effective sales systems.

His experience working with various companies subsequently became the foundation for his transition to independent business consulting and educational activities.

Founding the International Business Academy IBA

In 2009, Roman Vasilenko founded the International Business Academy (IBA) in St. Petersburg. The academy became one of the main areas of his professional activity.

The educational organization operates under state educational license No. 1901, issued on May 25, 2016.

Since 2017, Vasilenko has been involved with IBA as a lecturer, and since 2018, he has headed the academy as its General Director.

The academy’s educational programs are aimed at entrepreneurs, executives, and management teams. Key topics include leadership, sales development, negotiation techniques, strategic management, and personal effectiveness.

For certain educational projects, the academy has invited international business trainers and specialists with global experience.

Consulting and Coaching Practice

Since 2014, Roman Vasilenko has developed his own business consulting and coaching practice. It is primarily aimed at business owners, executives, and management teams.

Work with executives may cover personal effectiveness, time management, prioritization, and leadership development. Particular attention is also given to professional positioning, personal branding, and the executive’s public image.

When working with companies, systemic and organizational issues are addressed. Areas of focus include improving team performance, developing sales departments, motivating employees, strategic planning, and improving management processes.

Another area of specialization is business communication. This includes preparation for public speaking, development of rhetorical skills, building persuasive arguments, handling objections, and conducting negotiations in challenging situations.

Key Areas of Work

Roman Vasilenko’s professional practice brings together several interconnected areas: economics and finance, business management, executive development, and public communication.

Executive Personal Effectiveness

This area focuses on improving an executive’s ability to manage time and resources effectively, set goals, and achieve results.

Programs may also include leadership development, improving management behavior, building a personal brand, and working on the executive’s public image.

Business Management and Development

Consulting projects are aimed at identifying weaknesses in a company’s management and operational systems.

Particular attention is given to teamwork, sales organization, employee motivation, and strategic business development. The goal is not only to identify individual problems but also to find the systemic causes that affect the company’s results.

Public Speaking and Negotiations

This area covers public speaking techniques, presentation preparation, the psychological aspects of public speaking, argumentation, and audience engagement.

A separate focus is placed on negotiations, from preparing one’s position and handling objections to managing conflict and high-pressure business situations.

The Entrepreneurial Financial Mindset

Vasilenko also focuses on the financial literacy of business owners. Key areas include an entrepreneur’s attitude toward capital, financial obligations, financial discipline, and long-term resource management.

How Client Engagements Are Structured

Several formats of cooperation are available for different categories of clients.

Personal Coaching. Individual coaching is conducted through regular sessions for business owners and senior executives.

Group Training. IBA organizes intensive and modular programs covering management, leadership, sales, negotiations, and personal effectiveness.

Corporate Programs. Companies can commission comprehensive projects that include internal process diagnostics, executive training, and assistance with implementing organizational changes.

Public Events. Roman Vasilenko delivers lectures and signature programs at forums, industry events, and major venues. One such project is the program 17 Secret Laws of Success.

Target Audience

The primary audience for his practice consists of owners and executives of small and medium-sized businesses. In particular, these are companies experiencing rapid growth, scaling, or significant organizational restructuring.

For such clients, challenges are usually interconnected. Increasing revenue and expanding a team simultaneously require changes in the owner’s role, management system, corporate processes, and communication practices.

For this reason, IBA programs and individual consulting use a comprehensive approach that addresses both the development of the executive and the organizational system of the company.

Original Programs and Developments

A significant part of Roman Vasilenko’s professional approach is presented through his original educational and media projects.

One of his best-known projects is the book The Success Hunter: How to Achieve Your Goal. It explores goal setting, planning, and the process of turning intentions into concrete results.

The book also served as the basis for a documentary project and the signature program 17 Secret Laws of Success, which systematizes the key principles for achieving goals.

In addition, Vasilenko creates video content for social media. His materials cover productivity, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and personal development.

IBA also offers educational programs for entrepreneurs and executives, including programs featuring invited specialists from other countries.

Books and Media

Roman Vasilenko’s main book project is The Success Hunter: How to Achieve Your Goal. The book focuses on goal-setting methods and practical approaches to achieving results. It is available through major book platforms, including Ozon and LitRes, and has been published in several editions.

The book is also associated with the documentary project of the same name and the program 17 Secret Laws of Success.

Videos and publications focusing on executive effectiveness, financial literacy, and an entrepreneurial approach are regularly released on social media.

Charitable and Social Projects

Roman Vasilenko’s professional activities are complemented by his involvement in social and charitable initiatives.

He serves as an Honorary Co-Chairman of the international charitable organization Mercy Corps.

Since 2013, Vasilenko has been involved in organizing the annual Officers’ Ball, a cultural and patriotic event held in connection with Victory Day celebrations.

Since 2016, he has provided targeted support to children with severe neurological disorders and contributed to the funding of pediatric neurology research at the Doctrine Clinical Center in St. Petersburg.

Since 2017, Vasilenko has served as a patron of the Dobrovidenie Folk Song Festival.

He also supports children’s sports, including the Life Is Good ice hockey team from Ufa.

Professional Competencies

Roman Vasilenko’s core competencies include:

• creating and developing educational projects for business owners and executives;
• strategic support for companies undergoing periods of active growth;
• individual work with senior executives;
• developing and delivering large-scale lectures, forums, and public programs;
• organizing speaking engagements for large audiences;
• financial and economic consulting in real estate and consumer cooperatives.

Summary of Professional Activities

Roman Vasilenko’s professional profile has been shaped at the intersection of several fields, including economics, finance, law, entrepreneurship, management, and coaching.

His experience in military service and the commercial sector has been complemented by academic work, the establishment of his own educational organization, and many years of consulting practice with executives.

Today, his main areas of work are focused on developing management competencies, improving business performance, educating entrepreneurs, strengthening negotiation skills, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.