Roman Vasilenko — Biography, International Business Academy (IBA), and Key Projects

Doctor of Economics • President of the International Business Academy (IBA) • Business Coach and Author of “The Success Hunter”

About the Speaker

Roman Vasilenko is an entrepreneur, business coach, and public speaker who has gained widespread recognition in the Russian-speaking business community. He holds a Doctor of Economics degree, a PhD in Economics, a Master’s degree in Law, and is a member of the European Academy of Natural Sciences. For more than a decade, he has delivered speeches at major Russian venues, including concert halls and sports arenas that attract audiences of thousands.

Vasilenko is the author of The Success Hunter, published by Piter Publishing House in 2021. The book focuses on achieving goals, entrepreneurial thinking, and the principles behind success. It presents his original approaches, brought together in a system called the “12 Principles of Success,” as well as insights and observations accumulated over years of studying entrepreneurship and business practices.

A feature film of the same name was created based on the book. As part of the project, Roman Vasilenko recorded an exclusive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. He also created the film 17 Secret Laws of Success.

A significant part of Vasilenko’s activities is devoted to social and charitable work. For many years, he has implemented initiatives related to supporting pediatric neurology, developing children’s sports, preserving folk culture, and promoting patriotic education among young people. He is also a reserve officer of the Russian Navy, holding the rank of Captain 3rd Class.

Professional Activities

One of the main areas of Roman Vasilenko’s work is the International Business Academy (IBA), which he founded in St. Petersburg and currently heads as its president.

His main professional positions and affiliations include:

• President and founder of the International Business Academy (IBA), St. Petersburg;
• General Director of the Private Educational Institution of Additional Professional Education “International Business Academy” since 2018;
• Member of the European Academy of Natural Sciences in Hanover;
• Honorary Co-Chairman of the international charitable organization Mercy Corps;
• Reserve officer of the Russian Navy, Captain 3rd Class.

Education and Academic Activities

Roman Vasilenko’s education encompasses economics, law, and military studies.

In 2016, he received a Doctor of Economics degree from the European Academy of Natural Sciences and the European University in Hanover. His research focused on “Methodology, Methods, Patterns, and Laws of Road Construction in the Region.”

A year earlier, in 2015, Vasilenko defended his PhD dissertation at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. His research focused on strategies and mechanisms for developing affordable housing markets in Russian regions.

In 2020, he received a Master’s degree in Law from Pushkin Leningrad State University.

Roman Vasilenko received his military education at the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School named after Army General A. V. Khrulev. In 1990, he graduated from the Military Financial Support Faculty with a degree in Economics.

From 1996 to 2010, he completed additional professional training in areas related to financial services, investments, insurance, asset management, financial planning, and transactions on international financial markets.

International Business Academy (IBA)

The International Business Academy, or International Business Academy (IBA), is a private institution of additional professional education located in St. Petersburg. The academy is registered at 39 Ispytateley Avenue.

IBA holds State Educational License No. 1901, issued on May 25, 2016, by the Education Committee of the Government of St. Petersburg.

Since its establishment, the academy has offered educational programs for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals. Its key areas include leadership development, public speaking, rhetoric, financial planning, and entrepreneurship.

Over the years, Russian and international experts have spoken at IBA, including renowned business trainers Alan Pease and Andreas Vins. One of the academy’s priorities is corporate training and professional development for middle- and senior-level executives.

Key Speaking Topics

In his lectures and training programs, Roman Vasilenko addresses a wide range of issues related to personal and professional development:

• leadership and strategy development in an unstable environment;
• his original “12 Principles of Success” system;
• the “17 Laws of Success”;
• entrepreneurial thinking and the transition from a business idea to scaling;
• financial literacy and long-term personal financial planning;
• cooperative economic models and international experience;
• social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility;
• public speaking techniques and rhetoric for executives.

Experience Speaking to Large Audiences

Over the course of his speaking career, Roman Vasilenko has addressed large audiences at major concert and sports venues across Russia. The venues where he has spoken include:

• Rossiya Concert Hall in Moscow — audiences of up to 7,000 people;
• Luzhniki Small Sports Arena — up to 9,000 spectators;
• Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex in Moscow — up to 20,000 people;
• Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg — up to 30,000 spectators.

In November 2017, Vasilenko participated in the Synergy Global Forum, where he delivered a lecture entitled “The Formula for Success.” In addition to major public events, he conducts his own educational programs and master classes at IBA, as well as corporate training sessions for executives and management teams.

Books, Films, and Media Activities

Roman Vasilenko’s best-known book is The Success Hunter: How to Achieve Your Goal, published by Piter Publishing House in 2021. The book’s ISBN is 978-5-4461-2962-1.

The book is based on his original “12 Principles of Success” concept. The material draws on more than twenty years of experience studying the entrepreneurial environment, personal observations, and practical business experience.

Vasilenko is also the author and creator of the film The Success Hunter. For the film, he secured an exclusive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Another film project of his is 17 Secret Laws of Success, which is also intended to serve as the basis for a new book.

Earlier, in 2015, the book Dream, Goal, Entrepreneurial Success was published, drawing on the author’s personal business experience.

In addition to his literary and film projects, Vasilenko has been involved in music and acting. He wrote the music and lyrics for the song “Life Is Good,” performed by Grigory Leps, and also appeared as the main character in the music video. He also played a supporting role in the feature film Women vs. Men: Crimean Holidays.

In the digital space, Vasilenko develops his own information platforms. His YouTube channel has received a Silver Play Button, while the combined audience of his social media accounts and blogs numbers in the hundreds of thousands, with some individual platforms reaching significantly larger figures.

Charity and Social Initiatives

In addition to his professional activities, Roman Vasilenko participates in social, cultural, and charitable projects.

“Officers’ Ball.” This annual cultural and patriotic event has been held since 2013 and is dedicated to Victory Day. Over the years, its guests and participants have included Heroes of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation, government officials, and delegations from Hero Cities. The project’s stated objectives include preserving historical memory and promoting patriotic education among younger generations.

Support for Pediatric Neurology. Since 2016, Vasilenko has participated in programs providing targeted assistance to children with severe neurological disorders. The initiatives include funding research into modern methods for addressing impairments in pediatric neurology and psychiatry, as well as supporting the Doctrine Clinical Center in St. Petersburg.

Support for Valaam Monastery. Since 2016, he has provided support to the Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior and its clergy, including Archimandrite Father Methodius.

Dobrovidenie Festival. Since 2017, he has been a patron of the Dobrovidenie Folk Song Festival, which aims to promote and preserve the musical heritage of the peoples of Russia, Europe, and Asia.

Restoration of the Obelisk of Glory in Kerch. In 2020, he participated in funding the restoration of the monument dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

Children’s Sports. Since 2020, he has supported youth hockey, in particular the Life Is Good team from Ufa.

Awards and Honorary Titles

Among Roman Vasilenko’s awards and public honors are:

• Medal of the President of the Russian Federation “300 Years of the Russian Navy”;
• Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation “For Distinction in Military Service”;
• Karl Marx Medal (Karl Marx — Medaille) of the European Academy of Natural Sciences for contributions to the development of science;
• Medal “For Contribution to Ensuring the Economic Security of Russia”;
• Order “For Service to Russia”;
• honorary public title “Honorary Citizen of Russia.”

Languages and Work Formats

Roman Vasilenko delivers presentations in both Russian and English. Depending on the requirements of an event, various formats of audience engagement are available.

A keynote presentation can last from 40 to 90 minutes. For a more in-depth exploration of specific topics, master classes lasting from 2 to 4 hours and customized training programs lasting from one to two days are available.

Vasilenko can also participate in panel discussions, moderate business sessions, and deliver welcome addresses at opening ceremonies.

Conclusion

Roman Vasilenko’s professional activities encompass several areas: business education, public speaking, academic work, original projects, media, and social initiatives. The International Business Academy (IBA), where programs for entrepreneurs and executives are developed, occupies a central place in his educational work.

The combination of academic education, public speaking experience, original methodologies, and involvement in social projects has shaped a multifaceted professional profile as a business coach, speaker, and head of an educational institution.