Who We Are
Meet the professionals behind EVORA ACADEMY - combining international experience in ESG, Finance, Risk, Data& AI.
  • Olena Bogomazova
    AICPA, DipIFR, GRI, SCR GARP, CFA.
    Big 4 more than 25 years
  • Halyna Opachanska
    ACCA DipIFR, CIMA Managment, DAMA, AICPA, TOP 10 World Bank 22 years
  • Pavel Baydaus
    ACCA DipIFR, SQL, Python, ML, GDPR
    Risk & Retail in the Bank 21 years
  • Svetlana Klueva
    Platform Administrator
    Client relations 25 years
Olena Bogomazova
Co-Founder, EVORA Academy | ESG, IFRS & Financial Reporting Expert
25+ Years of Professional Experience | PwC & EY Background
Olena Bogomazova is an international trainer and consultant with over 25 years of experience in financial reporting, IFRS implementation, ESG and corporate training.
She spent nearly 10 years at PwC Academy, delivering IFRS training and ACCA DipIFR examination preparation, and previously worked as a Business Risk Consultant and IFRS Trainer at Ernst & Young (EY).
Her professional experience spans banking, insurance, energy, agriculture, manufacturing and public-sector organisations.
Since 2023, Olena has been involved in ESG strategy implementation and sustainability-related disclosures, including advisory support for an agricultural holding seeking financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).


Areas of Expertise
  • ESG Strategy & Sustainability Reporting
  • IFRS Implementation & Financial Reporting
  • ACCA DipIFR Examination Preparation
  • GRI Standards & Non-Financial Disclosures
  • Financial Risk Management & Corporate Training
Qualifications
ACCA DipIFR | AICPA IFRS Certificate | GRI Certified Training
Training & Advisory Services
Through EVORA Academy, Olena provides executive training, professional certification preparation and advisory services in IFRS, ESG strategy and sustainability reporting.
Halyna Opachanska
Brand Owner & Co-Founder | EVORA Academy
Professional Experience
22+ years of international leadership.


Head of AI & Data Risks in Paris, with extensive experience in finance, risk management, data governance and regulatory transformation.


Expertise & Qualifications
AI Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, BCBS 239, Basel IV, IFRS, ESG and Corporate Governance. CIMA, ACCA DipIFR, DAMA and ISO 31000/31010 qualifications.


Training & Consulting
Executive education and strategic advisory in AI & Data Risks, Risk Governance, Internal Controls and Financial Reporting. Corporate trainer since 2012, helping professionals translate international standards into practical business solutions.
Pavel Baydaus
Expert in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Advanced Analytics
Professional Experience

Over 20 years of experience in financial services, data analytics, risk management, and business transformation. Extensive expertise in developing data-driven solutions, predictive models, and intelligent automation across complex business environments.
Areas of Expertise

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Python, SQL, Customer Analytics, Risk Modelling, and AI-driven Business Solutions.
Education & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Economics. International professional qualifications including ACCA DipIFR and CIMA Diploma in Performance Management. Advanced professional training in Data Science, financial analytics, and machine learning.
Svetlana Klueva
Over 15 years of experience in banking operations, client relationship management, business administration and operational coordination. Extensive background in managing client portfolios, optimizing business processes and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Areas of Expertise:

Platform Administration, Client Relationship Management, Customer Experience, Stakeholder Communication, Business Process Optimization, Operational Coordination and Client Support.

Education & Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Degree in Law. Strong professional background in banking operations, regulatory compliance, business administration and client service management.


Our Expertise
Expertise for confident decisions and lasting transformation.
Turn sustainability priorities into business action and long-term value.
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Build responsible AI into your strategy, decisions and operation.
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Strengthen data quality, accountability and control. DAMA
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Connect enterprise risk, internal controls and effective oversight.
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Navigate financial and sustainability reporting with confidence. DipIFR ACCA.
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Lead change and make informed decisions in the AI era
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ESG Strategy & Transformation
Embedding sustainability into strategy, governance and business performance. Sustainability is reshaping business priorities, stakeholder expectations and competitive advantage. Addressing these changes requires clear strategic choices, effective governance and a practical approach to implementation. EVORA Academy supports organisations in translating ESG priorities into actionable strategies, strengthening accountability and integrating sustainability into business decisions.
How we can support your organisation
Strategy & materiality - Identify material sustainability risks, impacts and opportunities, and align ESG priorities with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
Governance & accountability - Define oversight, responsibilities and decision-making processes to embed sustainability across the organisation
Risk & business integration - Integrate climate and broader ESG considerations into risk management, investment decisions
and operational planning.
Transformation & performance - Develop implementation roadmaps with clear priorities, ownership, milestones and measurable
performance indicators.
We combine executive education, facilitated workshops and targeted advisory support to help teams assess their starting point, make informed choices and build the capabilities required for implementation.
Our approach
AI Strategy & Governance
Turning AI ambition into business value through clear strategy, effective governance and responsible adoption.
Realising the potential of artificial intelligence requires more than technology. Organisations need to identify valuable applications, establish accountability and manage the risks associated with AI throughout its lifecycle.
EVORA Academy supports leaders in defining AI priorities, developing governance frameworks and building the capabilities required to adopt AI with confidence.

How we can support your organisation:

Strategy & business value

Assess organisational readiness, identify and prioritise AI use cases, and develop a roadmap aligned with business objectives, resources and risk appetite.

Governance & accountability

Establish oversight, ownership and decision-making processes across the AI lifecycle, from use-case approval and deployment to ongoing monitoring and retirement.

Risk & responsible AI

Assess risks relating to data quality, privacy, security, bias and reliability. Define proportionate controls, human oversight and escalation procedures.

Adoption & performance

Build AI literacy, support organisational change and establish indicators to monitor adoption, business outcomes and control effectiveness.

Our approach

We combine executive education, practical workshops and targeted advisory support to help organisations assess opportunities, test governance approaches and translate AI priorities into actionable plans.
Data Governance & Risk
Building trusted data to support sound decisions, effective oversight and business performance.

Reliable data underpins reporting, operational efficiency and the adoption of AI. Achieving this requires clear ownership, consistent definitions and controls that address data risks across the organisation.

EVORA Academy supports organisations in strengthening data governance, improving data quality and embedding accountability throughout the data lifecycle.
How we can support your organisation

Governance & operating model

Define data ownership, stewardship, policies and decision-making responsibilities. Establish an operating model that connects business, technology and control functions.

Data quality & remediation

Identify critical data, define quality requirements and develop meaningful indicators. Establish processes to investigate issues, address root causes and monitor remediation.

Data risk & controls

Assess risks across data collection, transformation, use and reporting. Design proportionate controls, escalation procedures and management information.

Metadata & traceability

Develop business glossaries, data dictionaries and lineage practices to strengthen consistency, transparency and understanding of how data supports business processes.

Our approach

We combine practical training, maturity assessments and targeted advisory support, drawing on recognised data management principles, including DAMA-DMBOK, and BCBS 239 where relevant.
Risk & Corporate Governance
Connecting strategy, risk and accountability to strengthen organisational resilience.

Effective governance enables organisations to pursue their objectives with a clear understanding of the risks they are prepared to take. It depends on informed oversight, defined responsibilities and controls that operate effectively in practice.

EVORA Academy supports boards, executives and operational teams in strengthening risk management, internal controls and governance arrangements.

How we can support your organisation

Enterprise risk management

Identify and assess risks to strategic and operational objectives. Define risk appetite, prioritise responses and establish indicators that support timely management action. (Solvency, Basel4)

Governance & oversight

Clarify responsibilities, committee mandates and escalation routes. Strengthen the information and reporting used to challenge decisions and oversee performance.

Internal control & assurance coordination

Connect key risks with control objectives, ownership and evidence. Assess control design and effectiveness, and improve coordination across management and assurance functions.

Resilience & risk culture

Use scenario analysis and crisis simulations to test assumptions, explore interdependencies and practise decision-making under pressure. Reinforce accountability and constructive challenge.

Our approach

We combine executive workshops, practical assessments and business simulations to help organisations translate governance principles into everyday decisions and management practices.
Reporting, IFRS & Assurance
Strengthening the quality, consistency and credibility of financial and sustainability information.

Reporting requires more than an understanding of standards. Organisations need sound judgements, reliable data and documented processes to produce information that supports decisions and withstands scrutiny.

EVORA Academy supports finance and sustainability teams in developing technical capabilities, improving reporting processes and preparing for assurance.

How we can support your organisation

IFRS & financial reporting
Build practical understanding of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements. Explore complex accounting judgements through case studies and applied training.

Sustainability reporting
Understand and apply relevant reporting frameworks, including IFRS S1 and S2, ESRS and GRI. Translate reporting requirements into clear responsibilities, data needs and disclosures.

Reporting processes & controls
Strengthen data collection, consolidation and review. Establish documentation, reconciliations and controls that improve consistency and traceability across reporting cycles.

Assurance readiness & professional development
Identify gaps in supporting evidence and prepare teams for assurance engagements. Develop technical expertise through structured IFRS learning and ACCA DipIFR examination preparation.

Our approach

We combine technical training, practical reporting workshops and readiness reviews to help teams apply requirements, document judgements and improve the quality of their disclosures.


Executive Leadership
Equipping leaders to make informed decisions and lead transformation in the AI era.
Leaders must navigate technological change, competing priorities and growing uncertainty while maintaining accountability for business outcomes. This requires strategic judgement, an understanding of emerging risks and the ability to mobilise people around a clear direction.

EVORA Academy supports executives in developing the capabilities to challenge assumptions, evaluate opportunities and lead change effectively.

How we can support your organisation

Strategic judgement & decision-making
Evaluate options, recognise trade-offs and make decisions under uncertainty. Use scenario-based exercises to test assumptions and explore business consequences.

AI & data literacy for leaders

Build the understanding needed to assess AI opportunities, question outputs and oversee adoption. Connect technological capabilities with business objectives, limitations and risks.

Transformation & organisational change

Translate strategic priorities into a clear change agenda. Align stakeholders, define accountability and address barriers to adoption across teams and functions.

Leadership & constructive challenge

Strengthen communication, cross-functional collaboration and the ability to challenge decisions constructively. Build shared understanding across executive teams.

Our approach

We combine facilitated executive sessions, business cases and management simulations to connect leadership development with the decisions and challenges participants face in their organisations.
Our Programms
Sustainable finance, ESG reporting, climate risk and responsible business transformation.
International financial reporting, IFRS standards and professional exam preparation.
Practical AI applications, AI act & risk
Risk Managment
Enterprise risk management, emerging riskresirience and strategic decision-making.
Finance, Accounting & Professional Qualification
Financial management, international accounting standards and continuing professional development.
Governance, Risk & Digital Transformation
Corporate governance, internal controls and digital transformation.
Upcoming programs
3-4 December 2026
AI for all Businesses
Location: Paris/ presential/ for russ speakers/experience speaker, invited expert, use cases, business games
10-11 December 2026
ESG & Sustainable Business
Location: Paris/ presential/ for russ speakers/experience speaker, invited expert, use cases, business games
18-19 February 2027
Risk 2030: ESG, Credit, Operational Risk
Location: Egypt/ presential/ for russ speakers/experience speaker, invited expert, use cases, business games
22-23 February 2027
ESG & Sustainable Business
Location: Egypt/ presential/ for russ speakers/experience speaker, invited expert, use cases, business games
11 - 12 March 2027
IFRS Update: Key Changes & Practical Applications
Location: Istanbul/ presential/ for russ speakers/experience speaker, invited expert, use cases, business games
15 - 16 March 2027
AI Governance for business, risk management
Location: Istanbul/ presential/ for russ speakers/experience speaker, invited expert, use cases, business games
10-14 May 2027
DipIFR ACCA
Location: Batumi/ off line/ for russ speakers/ Exam DipIFR June 2027 russ/en
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