Dr Oleg Konovalov is a recognised global thought leader, C-suite coach, and strategic consultant specialising in visionary leadership. As the Founder of Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership, He is often cited as 'the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership,' establishing him as a world expert in strategic foresight, clarity, and organisational sustainability. He focuses on helping CEOs and C-suite executives become Masters of the Future. Dr Konovalov is the distinguished author of several definitive books, including The Vision Code, Beyond Chaos, The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership, and Leaderology, which provide executives with blueprints for achieving superior business performance and clear strategic direction.
Dr Konovalov’s professional foundation combines extensive high-stakes international business experience with deep academic engagement. Before his current advisory role, his career included nine years as Eastern Europe Sales Director for Icebrit Limited, where he established a new business line, set supply chain standards, and grew turnover to over $90 million. He also served as Managing Director for Nord Fresh and SeaForce, developing new import/export channels in the Russian market. Academically, he was a Lecturer and Visiting Professor at institutions like PSTGU, and spent ten years as an MBA Mentor at Durham University Business School. This combination of hands-on global trade leadership and academic work in Macroeconomics, Strategy, and Organisation Theory provides the practical, rigorous context for his leadership models.
Dr Konovalov’s career is defined by high-level international recognition. He is a Member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches and a Member of the Thinkers50 Radar. He was shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Award in Leadership and is consistently ranked among the top eight global experts. He holds the #1 Global Leading Coach recognition at the Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 Awards. His influence was recognised when he was named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders 2022, placing him alongside figures such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Oprah Winfrey. His early business achievements were also highlighted in major publications, including The Times and Fishing News International.
Organisations book Dr Oleg Konovalov for his direct, outcomes-focused speeches, valued for their ability to simplify complex concepts into actionable guidance. His reputation is built on providing ‘best and honest leadership assessments’ and delivering ‘fundamental questions with simplicity.’ His consulting services offer tailor-made solutions covering the critical areas of Vision, Clarity, Visionary Mindset, Leadership Communication, and Visionary Culture. His addresses empower audiences to execute organisational visions, drive superior business performance, achieve internal clarity, and maintain a highly productive corporate culture, delivering tangible, measurable results.
Books

Beyond Chaos: How to Create Clarity When Everything Falls Apart

The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership: 224 Lessons from the Wisdom of Nature

The Vision Code: How to Create and Execute a Compelling Vision for your Business

Leaderology

Corporate Superpower: Cultivating A Winning Culture For Your Business

Organisational Anatomy

Hidden Russia: Informal Relations and Trust
Oleg's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Vision and Visionary Leadership: Breaking the Code of the Future
- Leadership Mindset: How to Think and Act for Success
- Leadership in the Times of Transformation
- The Winning Culture: How to Cultivate the Most Engaged Team
- Growing People for Success: How to Fulfil the Key Leadership Role
- How to Create Clarity in Turbulent Times
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"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)
“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
- 2025 - Published the book Beyond Chaos.
- 2024 - Published the book The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership.
- 2022 - Named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders.
- 2020 - Published the book The Vision Code.
- 2019 - Holds the #1 Global Leading Coach recognition (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 Awards).
- 2019 - Shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Award in Leadership.
- 2019 - Named among the top eight global leadership experts by Thinkers50.
- 2019 - Serves as International Advisory Council Member for the Institute Of One World Leadership.
- 2019 - Published the book Leaderology.
- 2016 - Founded and became Director of Oleg Konovalov Visionary Leadership.
- 2010 - Started serving as MBA Mentor at Durham University Business School
- 1997 - Started driving over $90M turnover growth as Eastern Europe Sales Director for Icebrit Limited
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