Olga Wendling
Board member
Leadership Program 05-06
I’m a speaker, coach and a business growth advisor to startup founders and CEOs. I apply best corporate strategies and frameworks to help companies scale successfully. Favorite quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” (N. Mandela).
My early career coincided with the fall of the “iron curtain”, propelling Olga towards international opportunities. Having left Russia for Latin America and the US, I’ve learned 3 more languages, graduated from a top MBA in Paris and moved to Geneva, Switzerland.
During 15 years, I’ve worked for a wide range of companies, from Fortune 500 multinationals to startups in food production, commodity trading, IT and technology. I built my expertise in the full cycle of business growth, including:
· Strategy
· Market access
· Sales and business development
· Mergers & Acquisitions
· Joint ventures and partnerships
· Asset acquisition and divestiture
· Commercial negotiations and deal closures
I’ve been a strong believer in partnerships as a way to achieve strategic objectives. I have created, managed and dissolved numerous corporate-startup alliances.
Hence I experienced first-hand major benefits, risks and key success factors for business partnerships. Further, I conducted a global study interviewing >100 joint venture partners to collect best practices and create a JV management tool-kit. I implemented this knowledge in my signature trainings, workshops and most recent on-line course.
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When pandemic triggered change, I moved to San Francisco, California. I founded ex-change, an experience sharing platform for entrepreneurs. Check it out for useful resources, expert advice, Vlog interviews, on-line courses, as well as collaboration opportunities at
Olga Wendling: business growth services
Currently based in Geneva, Switzerland, I provide advisory services for entrepreneurs and business owners looking for a step change in their business.
I write and speak on the topics of leadership, innovation, business growth and transformation.