Roman Vasilenko — Business Consultant, Coach, Doctor of Economics

Doctor of Economics, Master of Law, Business Consultant, Coach

Brief Information


Roman Vasilenko is a practicing business consultant and coach with over 25 years of experience in finance, corporate governance, and executive training. His professional profile combines strong academic credentials (Doctor of Economics, Master of Law, Candidate of Economic Sciences) with hands-on experience in building and developing organizations across Russia and CIS countries.
He is the founder of the International Business Academy IBA (St. Petersburg), author of the book “Hunter for Success”, and a public speaker who has addressed large audiences at major venues across the country. Since 2021, he has been carrying out professional activities outside the Russian Federation.

Education


His educational background spans both military finance and civil economic-legal studies:

  • Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School (1986–1990), Faculty of Military Financial Support, specialization in Economics, commissioned as a lieutenant.
  • Additional training (1996–2010) in financial services, investments, asset management, and financial planning, including international markets.
  • St. Petersburg State University of Economics (2015) — Candidate of Economic Sciences. Dissertation topic: development of affordable housing markets in Russian regions.
  • European Academy of Natural Sciences and European University (Hannover, 2016) — Doctor of Economics. Research topic: methodology and patterns of road construction in the region.
  • Pushkin Leningrad State University (2017–2020) — Master of Law.

Professional Path

1990–1998. Navy Service
Service in the Leningrad Naval Base (military unit 22966) as head of the financial department. Retired with the rank of Major due to organizational and structural reforms, retaining the right to wear military uniform.

1998–2013. Finance and Corporate Sector
Professional development from financial consultant to senior management roles in commercial organizations. During this period, expertise was formed in financial planning, corporate governance, investment products, and sales system development.

2009–present. International Business Academy IBA
Founder of an educational organization holding a state license (No. 1901 dated 25.05.2016). Since 2017 — lecturer, since 2018 — CEO. The academy delivers leadership, sales, negotiation, and strategic management programs featuring international experts.

2014–present. Consulting and Coaching
Independent practice focused on executive and business development:

  • Executive coaching (personal effectiveness, time management, leadership, personal branding)
  • Business consulting (management system diagnostics, sales growth, team motivation, growth strategy)
  • Communication and public speaking development (rhetoric, argumentation, objection handling, complex negotiations)

Public speaking experience includes major venues in Russia such as Luzhniki Stadium, Olympic Stadium, and Gazprom Arena.

Key Areas of Work


Professional activity lies at the intersection of management experience, financial expertise, and public communication.

Executive Effectiveness
Goal setting, resource and time management, leadership development, and personal positioning.

Business Development
Identification and correction of management inefficiencies, team building, sales improvement, and strategic growth management.

Communication and Negotiation
Speech preparation, rhetoric development, argumentation, handling objections, and managing complex negotiations.

Financial Thinking
Building financial discipline for business owners and developing an entrepreneurial approach to capital management.

Working Formats


The practice is delivered through several formats:

  • Individual coaching for executives and business owners
  • Group programs and intensives at IBA
  • Corporate projects (diagnostics, training, change support)
  • Public lectures and speaking engagements, including original programs such as “17 Secret Laws of Success”

Target Audience


Primary clients are owners and top managers of small and medium-sized businesses undergoing growth or transformation. Their requests are typically complex and involve simultaneous development of the business, team, and leadership competencies.

Author Products and Media

  • Book “Hunter for Success. How to Achieve Your Goals” — focused on goal setting and achievement
  • Documentary project “17 Secret Laws of Success”
  • Video content on business, efficiency, and financial thinking
  • Educational programs by IBA featuring international experts

Public and Social Activities

  • Honorary Co-Chairman of the international charitable foundation Mercy Corps
  • Organizer of the annual “Officer’s Ball” (since 2013)
  • Support for medical projects in pediatric neurology (since 2016)
  • Patron of the “Dobrovidenie” festival (since 2017)
  • Support for youth sports initiatives, including hockey programs

Key Competencies

  • Design and scaling of executive education programs
  • Strategic consulting for growing businesses
  • Individual coaching for top management
  • Organization and delivery of large-scale public events
  • Financial and economic expertise in real estate and cooperative models