Vladislav Dobrokhotov

Chamber Leader | After-Sales Strategist | International Speaker

Award-winning leader and speaker with a 25+ year international career in building trusted brands, opening new markets, and leading cross-cultural engagement across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

As Executive Director of the British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland, named Best Chamber of the Year 2018 by COBCOE (British Chambers), Vladislav has designed and delivered over 150 high-impact events that connect global brands, government leaders, and mission-driven organisations. He was named Internationaliser of the Year 2019 by Suomen Yrittäjät in recognition of his role in advancing international business in Finland.

Vladislav is also the founder of Retenzia, a SaaS platform analysing Recency, Frequency, and Consistency of engagement to help organisations retain and activate their members, customers, and supporters. He brings not only deep strategic insight, but also a strong emotional narrative rooted in trust, loyalty, and human connection, making his talks both practical and memorable.

A Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors and an active contributor to the City of London Corporation, Vladislav brings relevant ideas, cross-sector insights, and a global network tailored to each audience and engagement.

He has collaborated with luxury brands such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, and The Macallan, and led major public-facing showcases, including the Finland Float at the Lord Mayor’s Show – the largest unrehearsed procession in the world, watched by over 500,000 live and 2 million via the BBC.

A passionate advocate for youth development, veterans’ support, and sustainable business, Vladislav blends commercial experience with purpose-driven messaging.

Born abroad and living in Finland for over 20 years, he has a deep appreciation for multicultural business dynamics and a lived understanding of how to build bridges across borders and sectors. Outside work, he enjoys spending time in nature with his family and connecting with the land he now calls home.

Speaking Topics:

• Beyond the Sale: Turning Satisfied Customers into Loyal Brand Advocates
• Member and Stakeholder Engagement: The ReFC™ Model
• How AI Changes Loyalty and Why Humanity Still Wins
• Building Sustainable Organisations Through Relationships
• From Transaction to Transformation: Leadership in the Age of Retention

Available for:

• Keynote Speeches – Inspiring, thought-provoking talks tailored for business and policy
audiences
• Panel Participation & Moderation – Engaging, structured discussions with relevance and insight
• Workshops & Masterclasses – Practical tools and frameworks for engagement strategy
• Roundtables & Strategy Sessions – Executive-level briefings and stakeholder engagement design
• Fireside Chats – Informal, impactful conversations

Testimonials

“Still buzzing from the incredible event. The conversations were thoughtful, energising, and
refreshingly universal, with some interesting brain teasers about the importance of humanity in the
current AI world shared by Vladislav Dobrokhotov.”
– Nada ElSaid, Co-founder & Creative Director of Studio Anqet

“Grateful to Vladislav for his insights into international collaboration and future workforce needs.”
– Christine Cunniffe, MBA Author of ‘Transforming School Culture through Lesson observation’

“Vladislav delivered a most thought-provoking story on the real value of ensuring humanity in our negotiations and networking.”
– Jarmila Yu, Chair Institute of Directors (IoD) Surrey

“Collaborating with Vladislav has always been a rewarding experience. His expertise and vision bring unparalleled value to discussions, leaving a lasting impression on all involved.”
– Dr Tuuli Bell Author and Illustrator. Circular economy advocate