Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko — Business Consultant, Coach, and Founder of the International Business Academy IBA
Professional Activities
Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko specializes in business consulting, coaching, and training for entrepreneurs and executives. He is the founder of the International Business Academy IBA, based in St. Petersburg.
With more than 25 years of professional experience, Vasilenko has worked in finance and corporate management, managed organizations, developed educational projects, and advised executives. His professional profile combines expertise in economics, legal knowledge, management experience, and public communication skills.
Roman Vasilenko holds a PhD and a Doctor of Economics degree and is also a Master of Laws. He works as a lecturer and develops educational programs, is the author of the book The Success Hunter, and has delivered public talks at major Russian venues.
Since 2021, his professional activities have been conducted outside the Russian Federation.
Education
Roman Vasilenko began his professional education at the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School. From 1986 to 1990, he studied military financial support and qualified as an economist. Upon graduating, he was commissioned as a lieutenant.
He subsequently continued his professional education in the financial sector. Between 1996 and 2010, he completed a series of specialized courses covering financial services, financial planning, asset management, investment, and operations in international financial markets.
In 2015, Vasilenko received a PhD in Economics after completing postgraduate studies at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. His dissertation focused on strategies and mechanisms for developing affordable housing markets in Russian regions.
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.
Another area of his education was law. From 2017 to 2020, Roman Vasilenko studied at Pushkin Leningrad State University and received a Master’s degree in Law.
Naval Service
Roman Vasilenko began his professional career in the military.
From 1990 to 1998, he served in military unit 22966 of the Leningrad Naval Base. As head of the financial service, he was responsible for the unit’s financial operations.
Following organizational and staffing changes, he was discharged into the reserves. At the time of his discharge, he held the rank of major and retained the right to wear his military uniform.
His military service was one of the first stages in developing his management and financial expertise.
Financial and Corporate Sector
After completing his military service, Vasilenko continued his professional career in commercial organizations.
From 1998 to 2013, he worked in finance and corporate management, progressing from consulting roles to executive positions.
During this period, he developed expertise in several areas, including financial planning, corporate governance, investment products, sales organization, and the development of distribution networks.
His practical experience in managing and working with various commercial organizations subsequently became the foundation for his independent consulting work with entrepreneurs and executives.
Founding IBA
In 2009, Roman Vasilenko founded the International Business Academy IBA.
The academy operates in St. Petersburg and specializes in educational programs for entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives.
The organization operates under state educational license No. 1901, issued on May 25, 2016.
Vasilenko has taught at IBA since 2017 and has served as its General Director since 2018.
The academy’s programs focus on leadership development, effective sales, negotiations, strategic management, and personal effectiveness. International business trainers have also participated in individual educational projects.
Consulting and Coaching
Since 2014, Roman Vasilenko has been working independently in business consulting and coaching.
His work focuses on the needs of entrepreneurs, business owners, and senior executives. One of the key areas is individual executive coaching.
Coaching programs address personal effectiveness, time management, prioritization, goal achievement, and leadership development. Building a personal brand and developing an executive’s public image are also important areas of focus.
When working with companies, attention is given to organizational and management processes. Consulting may include identifying systemic issues, improving teamwork, increasing sales effectiveness, employee motivation, and strategic development.
Public Speaking and Negotiations
A significant part of Vasilenko’s professional activities is focused on communication.
Programs in this area help develop public speaking, presentation, argumentation, and audience engagement skills.
An important component is working with objections and preparing for complex negotiations. The focus is placed both on the substance of the negotiating position and on the psychological aspects of participants’ behavior.
His public speaking experience includes events at some of Russia’s largest venues, including Luzhniki, the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, and Gazprom Arena.
Areas of Expertise
Roman Vasilenko’s professional specialization encompasses several complementary areas.
Executive Development
Work with executives is aimed at improving their personal and management effectiveness.
Programs may include goal setting, time and priority management, leadership development, professional image building, and improving public communication skills.
Organizational Development
Business consulting involves analyzing the existing management system and identifying factors that limit a company’s growth.
Particular attention is given to team building, sales organization, employee motivation, and strategic planning.
Communication
This area covers preparation for public speaking, presentations, and negotiations.
Participants work on rhetoric, persuasive communication, handling objections, and behavior in challenging negotiation situations.
Financial Literacy
Another component of the practice is improving entrepreneurs’ financial literacy.
Topics include an owner’s attitude toward money, capital, and debt obligations, as well as the principles of financial discipline.
Formats of Engagement
Different approaches are used depending on the client’s objectives.
Individual Sessions are primarily designed for business owners and senior executives. The personal format allows specific professional and management challenges to be addressed.
Group Intensives are conducted through IBA. Topics include leadership, sales, negotiations, and personal effectiveness.
Corporate Projects are developed around the needs of a specific company. Depending on the client’s objectives, they may include diagnostics, management training, and support during organizational change.
Lectures and Public Programs are delivered at forums, industry events, and major venues. Among Vasilenko’s signature projects is 17 Secret Laws of Success.
Target Audience
The primary clients are owners and executives of small and medium-sized businesses.
Typically, these are organizations undergoing expansion, scaling, or structural change. In such circumstances, business growth affects several areas simultaneously, including the owner’s role, management team, internal processes, sales, and communication.
For this reason, the programs are designed not only to address a single specific challenge but also to support the comprehensive development of both the executive and the organization.
Author’s Book
One of Roman Vasilenko’s key public works is the book The Success Hunter: How to Achieve Your Goal.
The author explores goal setting and practical ways of turning intentions into planned results. The book is available through major book platforms, including Ozon and LitRes, and has been published in several editions.
A documentary project and the signature program 17 Secret Laws of Success were developed based on the book.
These materials provide an introduction to Vasilenko’s key ideas on goal setting, personal effectiveness, and achieving results.
Media Projects
Roman Vasilenko regularly creates content for social media. The main topics include entrepreneurship, financial literacy, personal productivity, and the development of management skills.
Another area consists of the educational products offered by the International Business Academy IBA. Its programs for entrepreneurs and executives address practical issues of business management and development.
Guest specialists and international business trainers have been invited to deliver individual sessions.
Social Activities
In addition to his professional projects, Roman Vasilenko participates in charitable, cultural, and social initiatives.
He is an Honorary Co-Chairman of the international charitable organization Mercy Corps.
Since 2013, he has organized the annual Officers’ Ball, a cultural and patriotic event held in connection with Victory Day celebrations.
Since 2016, Vasilenko has provided targeted assistance to children with severe neurological disorders and supported research in pediatric neurology conducted by the Doctrine Clinical Center in St. Petersburg.
Since 2017, he 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.
Key Competencies
Vasilenko’s many years of experience encompass the following professional competencies:
- developing educational programs for entrepreneurs and executives;
- scaling educational projects;
- strategic consulting for business owners;
- individual coaching for top executives;
- developing management competencies;
- preparing and delivering large-scale public programs;
- organizing speaking engagements at major events;
- financial and economic expertise in real estate;
- work related to consumer cooperatives.
Professional Summary
Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko’s career has developed across several areas, including military service, finance and corporate management, academic research, legal education, entrepreneurship, and consulting.
Today, his professional practice focuses on helping entrepreneurs and executives with management, business development, personal effectiveness, business communication, and strategic planning.
The International Business Academy IBA, which he founded, complements his individual practice with educational programs for executives and entrepreneurs. Together, these areas form a comprehensive professional model combining consulting, coaching, education, and public speaking.
