Leonid leads the market’s largest practice serving the industrial segments of Technology, Data, Media, Entertainment, and Sports—including sports, esports, and gaming. With more than 18 years of experience in senior executive search, selection, and leadership development, he advises companies through periods of change, helping them strengthen resilience and competitiveness.

Beyond executive search, Leonid facilitates team sessions and delivers leadership assessment projects for executives and top teams, enabling organizations to manage talent more effectively and achieve strategic goals.

He is also an active voice in the industry, moderating conferences, speaking at major professional forums, and serving as a jury member for leading awards. In addition, Leonid is a co-founder and leader of The Edgers CMO Club, a community that brings together the most accomplished marketing leaders.
  • Leonid brings more than 18 years of experience in executive search. He completed advanced studies at Cass Business School and is certified in the Hogan Assessments methodology for evaluating senior executives. He is also an ICF-accredited professional coach (CCE) and a certified mentor under the “Mentoring in Business” program of the National Federation of Professional Mentors and Coaches.

  • Outside of work, Leonid has been actively involved in developing and supporting sports initiatives. He leads and plays on an amateur football team, enjoys squash, competes in running events, and has completed the Hero Race.
Responsible for expert project oversight, key account management, direct involvement in candidate search, negotiation of cooperation terms, team formation and supervision, and finalist evaluation.
Leonid Koen
Partner, Head of the TIMES Practice
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