Founder of Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership, Author of ‘The Vision Code’ & Named The #1 Global Leading Coach At The Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 Awards
Dr. Oleg Konovalov’s Biography:
Dr Oleg Konovalov is a global leadership expert, author and executive adviser known for helping CEOs and C-suite leaders become what he calls ‘Masters of the Future’. As the founder of Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership, he works internationally with boards and senior executives to build clarity of vision, strategic focus and long-term growth. Recognised among the world’s leading leadership thinkers, he has been ranked among the top global experts by Thinkers50 and named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders.
Oleg began his commercial career driving large-scale growth as Eastern Europe Sales Director for Icebrit Limited, where he helped grow turnover to over $90 million. He later served as Managing Director for Nord Fresh and SeaForce, building deep operational and strategic experience across international markets. These early leadership roles shaped his practical understanding of transformation, scale and organisational vision.
In 2010, he began serving as an MBA Mentor at Durham University Business School, spending a decade supporting future business leaders. In 2016, he founded Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership, formalising his work with senior executives worldwide. His expertise earned him recognition as a Member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches and inclusion on the Thinkers50 Radar, alongside being shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Award in Leadership.
Oleg is the author of seven books, including ‘Leaderology’, ‘The Vision Code’, ‘The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership’ and ‘Beyond Chaos‘. In 2019, he received the #1 Global Leading Coach recognition at the Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 Awards and was named among the top eight global leadership experts. In 2022, he was recognised as one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders, placing him alongside prominent global figures.
Why Hire Dr. Oleg Konovalov?
Oleg is hired for his expertise in visionary leadership and strategic clarity at the highest levels of business. He specialises in helping CEOs and senior leaders create powerful, future-focused strategies that cut through complexity and uncertainty. His frameworks provide practical tools for shaping culture, strengthening decision-making and driving long-term growth.
His TEDx talk ‘Women Make Leadership Flourish‘ further demonstrates his forward-thinking perspective on inclusive and values-driven leadership, highlighting the critical role diversity plays in organisational success. As a globally recognised leadership thinker with multiple international awards and bestselling books, he brings authority, depth and board-level relevance to every keynote. He is particularly impactful for executive audiences seeking to sharpen vision, align teams and lead confidently through disruption.
Dr. Oleg Konovalov’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Dr. Oleg Konovalov’s remarkable career:
- 2025 – Published Beyond Chaos, further expanding his global influence on visionary leadership and strategic thinking in complex environments.
- 2024 – Published The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership, reinforcing his philosophy of clarity, simplicity and purpose-driven decision-making.
- 2022 – Named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders in recognition of his international impact on executive leadership.
- 2019 – Awarded the #1 Global Leading Coach recognition at the Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 Awards for excellence in leadership advisory.
- 2019 – Shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Award in Leadership, highlighting his standing among the world’s top leadership thinkers.
- 2019 – Named among the top eight global leadership experts by Thinkers50 for his work on visionary strategy.
- 2019 – Appointed International Advisory Council Member for the Institute Of One World Leadership, contributing to global leadership development initiatives.
- 2019 – Published Leaderology, establishing a foundational framework for modern executive leadership.
- 2016 – Founded Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership to advise CEOs and boards on strategic clarity and future growth.
- 2010 – Began serving as an MBA Mentor at Durham University Business School, guiding senior leaders and executives in strategic development.
- 1997 – Drove over $90 million turnover growth as Eastern Europe Sales Director for Icebrit Limited, demonstrating early commercial leadership success.
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Testimonials
“Oleg Konovalov made a great Presentation for Chinese business leaders. Thanks very much for Oleg’s passionate sharing, he took it very seriously and designed the content to best match the audience profile. He is a thought leader in leadership and culture management. He is also a great coach, and led the whole session with a coaching approach, asked a lot of powerful questions to evoke people thinking and reflection. All the participants appreciated the session very much.” – Dr. Karen, CEO of Co-wisdom Coaching, Co-founder of ICF Beijing Chapter
“Thank you for an amazing presentation! Your content added tremendous value to the participants, and we certainly like to have you back!” – Dr. Richard, DPG Organizational Development Leader, Intel Corporation
“On behalf of Intel Talks, thank you for an amazing presentation! Your content added tremendous value to the participants, and we would certainly like to have you back! Below are a few feedback quotes from participants: ‘one of the best and honest leadership assessments I have heard, excellent’, ‘Very intriguing. Answers fundamental questions with simplicity about what is vision’, ‘Speaker’s content and choice of words was great and useful’. It was a privilege having you to speak with us. Thank you! We look forward to partnering with you in the future” – Dr Richard, DPG Organisational Development Leader, Intel Corporation
“Incredible value delivered in simple style and words.” – HR-Trends
“Oleg Konovalov gets under the skin of the company as an organism, and explains how to help it function best.” – Courtney, Editor-in-Chief, fDi Magazine (Financial Times)
Speaking Topics
Dr. Oleg Konovalov’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Vision and Visionary Leadership: Breaking the Code of the Future
- Leadership Mindset: How to Think and Act for Success
- Growing People for Success: How to Fulfil the Key Leadership Role
- How to Create Clarity in Turbulent Times
- Leadership in the Times of Transformation
- The Winning Culture: How to Cultivate the Most Engaged Team
How Much Does Dr. Oleg Konovalov Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Dr. Oleg Konovalov?
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