Oleksandr Koval

Oleksandr has established himself as an esteemed Partner at Neumann Executive, playing a pivotal role within our Technology, Media & Telecom Practice. His primary focus is on orchestrating CxO-level searches across the High Tech, Telecom, e-Commerce, and Engineering sectors, predominantly in Eastern Europe and the Balkan nations. Notably, his efforts extend to aiding Ukrainian enterprises in their strategic expansion into EU markets.

His professional journey commenced in the realm of executive search, IT recruitment, and management consulting within Ukraine. For over nine years, Oleksandr co-founded and steered a consultancy renowned for its dedication to quality and its service to both distinguished local and international clientele.

Before venturing into the executive search domain, Oleksandr excelled in various VP-level capacities within Telecommunications, PayTV, and eCommerce. In these roles, he was instrumental in developing and leading sizable teams, reaching up to 500 individuals, and achieving annual revenue goals of US$100M.

With his extensive experience at the CxO level, Oleksandr adeptly bridges the gap between visionary companies and top-tier managers, always with a focus on fostering mutual success. His expertise is highly sought after in regions including the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Ukraine, where clients benefit significantly from his insights.

Academically, Oleksandr is distinguished by a magna cum laude MA in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Ukraine, further enriched by an Executive MBA from Kyiv Mohyla Business School.

Beyond his professional commitments, Oleksandr values the time spent with his family and friends, indulging in travel and nurturing his interests in the hi-tech and semiconductor sectors. His passion for knowledge extends to reading on futurology, while his dedication to his homeland is evident through his volunteer work supporting Ukraine.