Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko — Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, and Founder of IBA
Professional Profile
Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko is a business consultant, coach, entrepreneur, and specialist in executive education. He founded the International Business Academy (IBA) in St. Petersburg and has worked for more than 25 years in finance, corporate management, organizational development, and executive training.
His professional specialization has been shaped by a combination of practical management experience and academic training. Vasilenko holds a PhD and a Doctor of Economics degree, as well as a legal education and a Master’s degree in Law.
In addition to consulting and educational activities, he speaks to large audiences and delivers lectures and signature programs. Roman Vasilenko is the author of the book The Success Hunter. His speaking engagements have included major venues such as Luzhniki, the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, and Gazprom Arena. Since 2021, his professional activities have been conducted outside the Russian Federation.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Roman Vasilenko’s foundation in economics was established through his studies at the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School. From 1986 to 1990, he studied military financial support and qualified as an economist. Upon graduation, he received his diploma and was commissioned as a lieutenant.
Vasilenko subsequently expanded his professional knowledge in finance. Between 1996 and 2010, he completed a range of specialized courses covering financial services, financial planning, asset management, investment activities, and international financial markets.
In 2015, Roman Vasilenko defended his PhD dissertation at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. His research focused on the development of affordable housing markets in Russian regions, as well as strategies and mechanisms for their formation.
In 2016, he received a Doctor of Economics degree from the European Academy of Natural Sciences and the European University in Hannover. His doctoral research focused on the methodology, methods, patterns, and laws governing road construction in a region.
He later pursued a legal education. From 2017 to 2020, Vasilenko studied at Pushkin Leningrad State University, where he completed a Master’s program in Law.
Military Service
The first years of Roman Vasilenko’s professional career were spent in the Navy.
From 1990 to 1998, he served in military unit 22966 of the Leningrad Naval Base and headed its financial service.
During his military career, Vasilenko was responsible for the unit’s financial support and management of the relevant operations. Following organizational and staffing changes, he was discharged into the reserves with the right to wear his military uniform. At the time of his discharge, he held the rank of major.
Transition to Business and the Financial Sector
After completing his military service, Roman Vasilenko continued his career in commercial organizations.
The period from 1998 to 2013 marked a stage of active professional development in the financial and corporate sectors. During this time, he progressed through several career stages, from financial consulting to executive positions.
His experience covered financial planning, investment instruments, corporate management, organizational development, and the creation of sales and distribution systems.
His practical work with various commercial organizations subsequently became the foundation for his independent career in business consulting and coaching.
International Business Academy IBA
One of Roman Vasilenko’s most significant projects was the establishment of the International Business Academy (IBA).
The academy was founded in St. Petersburg in 2009 and subsequently became a platform for training entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals interested in developing their management skills.
IBA operates under state educational license No. 1901, issued on May 25, 2016.
Roman Vasilenko has taught at the academy since 2017 and has served as its General Director since 2018.
The academy’s educational programs cover leadership, effective sales development, negotiations, strategic management, and personal effectiveness. International business trainers have also been invited to participate in individual events and programs.
Business Consulting and Coaching
Roman Vasilenko has been developing his independent consulting practice since 2014. It includes individual work with executives and business owners, business advisory services, management team training, and public educational programs.
One of the main areas is executive coaching. The work may focus on goal setting, time management, improving personal productivity, and developing leadership skills.
Additional attention is given to executive positioning, public image, and professional reputation.
In corporate consulting, key tasks include analyzing management processes, identifying systemic issues, improving team performance, increasing sales effectiveness, and developing employee motivation.
Another distinct area of the practice is strategic and organizational business development.
Communication and Negotiation
Developing executives’ communication skills is an important part of Roman Vasilenko’s professional specialization.
Programs in this area focus on public speaking, presentation preparation, rhetoric, the psychological aspects of audience interaction, and building persuasive arguments.
They also address approaches to handling objections and the specifics of conducting negotiations, including in challenging and high-pressure situations.
His practical public speaking experience includes events at major Russian venues, including Luzhniki Stadium, the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, and Gazprom Arena.
Key Areas of Expertise
Vasilenko’s professional activities cover several interconnected areas.
Executive Effectiveness
One area of his work focuses on developing the executive as a key figure within the company. This approach addresses goals and priorities, effective time management, leadership, and personal performance.
Attention is also given to building a personal brand and professional image for executives.
Company Growth
When working with businesses, organizational and management processes are analyzed. Consulting may address team building, sales department performance, employee motivation, and strategic planning.
The objective is to identify the factors that prevent sustainable business development and find solutions to improve the company’s overall effectiveness.
Business Communication
This area focuses on developing public speaking, project presentation, and negotiation skills.
Particular attention is given to argumentation, handling objections, and executive conduct during challenging negotiations.
Financial Literacy
Another component of the practice is helping entrepreneurs develop a sound approach to financial resources.
Topics include the fundamentals of financial literacy for business owners, attitudes toward capital and financial obligations, and the importance of disciplined financial management.
Formats of Cooperation
Client work is carried out in several formats.
Personal Coaching Sessions are primarily intended for business owners and senior executives. This format allows individual management and professional challenges to be addressed in depth.
Group Training is provided through IBA programs. Participants can take part in modular courses and intensive programs covering leadership, sales, negotiations, and personal effectiveness.
Corporate Support may include an initial assessment, management training, and support for companies undergoing organizational change.
Public Lectures are delivered at forums, industry events, and major venues. Among Vasilenko’s signature projects is the program 17 Secret Laws of Success.
Primary Target Audience
The main participants in his programs and clients of his consulting practice are entrepreneurs, business owners, and middle- and senior-level executives.
The typical client profile is an owner or executive of a small or medium-sized business that is in a phase of growth, scaling, or organizational restructuring.
In such circumstances, individual problems rarely exist in isolation. Increasing sales and expanding a team usually require simultaneous changes in management, the owner’s role, communication, and internal processes.
For this reason, the educational and consulting programs are based on a comprehensive approach to the development of both the executive and the business.
Book and Signature Projects
One of Roman Vasilenko’s key public projects is the book The Success Hunter: How to Achieve Your Goal.
The book focuses on goal setting and practical ways of turning an idea into a concrete result. It is available through major book platforms, including Ozon and LitRes, and has been published in multiple editions.
A documentary project and the signature program 17 Secret Laws of Success were also created based on the book. The project presents key principles related to achieving goals and developing personal effectiveness.
In addition to books and documentary materials, Vasilenko regularly publishes video content on social media. Topics include entrepreneurship, financial literacy, personal effectiveness, and business development.
IBA Educational Products
The International Business Academy IBA offers educational programs for executives and entrepreneurs.
The key areas of study include leadership competencies, sales, negotiations, strategic management, and personal effectiveness.
To expand its educational offerings, the academy has invited guest lecturers and international business trainers.
Public and Social Activities
In addition to business and education, Roman Vasilenko participates in social, charitable, and cultural projects.
He is an Honorary Co-Chairman of the international charitable organization Mercy Corps.
Since 2013, Vasilenko has organized the annual Officers’ Ball, a cultural and patriotic event held in connection with Victory Day.
Since 2016, he has provided targeted assistance to children with severe neurological disorders. He has also supported the funding of research in pediatric neurology at the Doctrine Clinical Center in St. Petersburg.
Since 2017, Vasilenko has served as a patron of the Dobrovidenie Folk Song Festival.
Another area of his social support is children’s sports. In particular, he supports the Life Is Good ice hockey team from Ufa.
Key Professional Competencies
Vasilenko’s many years of experience allow several key areas of professional expertise to be identified:
- developing and scaling educational solutions for entrepreneurs and executives;
- strategic support for business owners during periods of rapid growth;
- individual coaching for senior executives;
- organizing large-scale public events and speaking engagements;
- delivering educational forums, lectures, and signature programs;
- financial and economic expertise in real estate;
- work related to consumer cooperatives.
Conclusion
Roman Viktorovich Vasilenko’s professional activities combine several areas, including financial and economic expertise, entrepreneurship, corporate management, coaching, education, and public communication.
His career includes military service, work in the financial and corporate sectors, academic research, the establishment of an educational organization, and many years of consulting for business owners and executives.
Today, his key areas of practice remain the development of management skills, improving business effectiveness, educating entrepreneurs and executives, strengthening business communication and negotiation skills, and fostering a financial and entrepreneurial mindset.
