Oleksandr (Lex) Parkhomenko
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
+1 - • Simpsonville, SC •-
SUMMARY
I will take your business to the top of the US and international markets. My expertise guarantees
industry leadership and a dominant market position, regardless of your company's current standing.
Results-driven executive with 22+ years of experience accelerating business growth and international
market penetration. As CEO/Managing Director, I have consistently delivered exceptional ROI,
increasing revenue by up to 300% and market share by 30% for leading companies.
My proven expertise includes spearheading expansion across Ukrainian, European, and North
American markets, achieving hundreds of percent sales growth in highly competitive environments.
As a motivational leader, I focus on creating high-performing teams that regularly exceed
challenging sales goals.
I'm ready to leverage my expertise and leadership to propel your business to the top of US and
international markets, securing industry leadership and a dominant market position.
WORK EXPERIENCE
President & CEO, TOPUS INC.
Aug 2017 – Now
As the owner of an exclusive franchise for company registration and business services in the
United States, I was responsible for developing and successfully implementing comprehensive
strategies to drive global business growth. These strategies enabled me to reclaim market share
from competitors and attract a substantial number of new clients from around the world.
To achieve these goals, I effectively leveraged the resources and expertise of four companies
located in the USA, the UK, Estonia, and Ukraine.
Developed and implemented strategies driving global business growth.
Achieved a 500% revenue increase while reducing expenses by 30%.
Drove a 200% growth in 2022 by overhauling underperforming departments.
Established short-term and long-term financial and expansion objectives.
General Manager, SBNEO LLC
Oct 2012 – Aug 2017
Spearheaded a team of 16 employees at a real estate assessment firm.
Generated 30% of new accounts each quarter, significantly contributing to annual growth.
Facilitated new business development by forging partnerships and enhancing existing
relationships.
Branch General Manager, NADIYA LLC
Oct 2009 – Nov 2011
Oversaw the successful opening and launch of the Sumy branch.
Transformed the branch into the most profitable one among 15 branches across Ukraine.
Regional Director, Telesystems of Ukraine (PeopleNET)
Dec 2007 – Oct 2009
Performed project management for the “Telesystems of Ukraine” (TM PeopleNET) with a
revolutionary 3G cell phone and internet network, promoting CDMA2000 1x EV-DO services.
Managed the first customer installations in Sumy before the customer services center opened.
Promoted 3G internet services through dealers and sub-dealers, generating 500% of annual
profit and receiving the Award from the general manager for my achievements.
Supported the development of the largest and fastest cell phone and internet service network in
Ukraine.
Country Manager, NETZSCH Mohnopumpen GmbH
Aug 2004 – Dec 2007
Served as an official representative of a German pumping equipment company’s Ukraine
operations, Increased sales by +300%.
Supported market research, environmental analyses, participation in tenders, sales strategy
development and product launches around the country.
Contributed to planning, budgeting, account management and accounts receivable.
Partnered with major clients, including Tetra Pak Ukraine, Procter & Gamble Ukraine, Svitoch,
Torchyn, Chumak, Sandora, Vitmark, Nestle and Sun InBev.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree, Business Management/Business Administration, Ukrainian Academy of Banking of
the National Bank of Ukraine
Sep 2002 – May 2008
SKILLS
Business Strategy
Business growth
International market development
Strategic planning
Project management
Leadership
Motivational communication
Diplomacy
Strategic Partnerships
Building New Business
Business Management
Go-to-Market
Sales management
Financial management
Team building
Executive Coaching
Relationship management
LANGUAGES
English
Russian
Ukrainian
Italian
