Over the past 30+ years, Oleksandr Fainin has worked with international organizations, governments, development programs and private sector partners across Europe, Africa and Asia. The client and partner testimonials below reflect experiences from clients and collaborators who engaged Fainin Advisory in strategic advisory, program development and complex international initiatives. More details about our work can be found in the Projects section.
What Clients and Partners Say
Oleksandr Fainin provided consulting services to Ukrainian municipalities for the development of tourism and hospitality projects within the Local Projects of Regional Significance Initiative. His expertise helped local authorities structure project concepts suitable for funding by national and international financial institutions.
We highly value his professionalism and recommend him for future international consulting assignments.
I worked with Oleksandr Fainin during his time leading the tourism department within a USAID project. Under his leadership, a structured approach to tourism development was introduced in three regions of Ukraine — Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. His strategic thinking, leadership and organizational skills made a significant contribution to the program. I highly recommend Oleksandr as a team leader and an experienced expert in destination development and government advisory.
We recommended Oleksandr Fainin as CEO of uConcierge, one of the largest online travel startup initiatives in Ukraine. He successfully built the project team from scratch, developed the business model and prepared business plans for foreign banks and private investors, contributing to the project’s successful financing. Oleksandr combines strong leadership with deep expertise in tourism, consulting and international project development.
Oleksandr is a very experienced, creative and trustworthy travel entrepreneur. He works in a highly focused way and really has an instinct for what works and what not. It was a true pleasure and professionally enriching experience to work with him. Hence, I hope there will be joint challenges in the future again.
I know Oleksandr since a long time and can recommend him as a very positive person full of high energy, motivation and bright ideas. Oleksandr will be a reliable business partner whom you may trust.
Yuriy Terentyev
ex-Chairman of Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine
Oleksandr is correct and reliable partner. He fulfils his tasks in time and he always aims to delivers results in the most efficient way. I strongly recommend Oleksandr as business partner.
Vladimir Spasov
Ministry of economy and industry (Bulgaria)
I worked with Oleksandr Fainin within one of the largest development projects in Ukraine. He led a tourism sector and consistently demonstrated professionalism and strong problem-solving skills. It would be a pleasure to collaborate with him again on future international development initiatives.
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Iryna Malysheva
ex-Head of USAID MEL Dept. (Ukraine)
It is a pleasure working with Oleksandr. He is open, supportive and always willing to share his expertise. His guidance and practical advice were very helpful for our initiatives in sustainable and community-based tourism.
Alex Atuheire
Amatsiko Organisation, Go Organic Africa & Amatsiko Tours (Uganda)
When I met Alex, he was a one of the top five experts in the field of tourism and hospitality in Ukraine. He created and led companies and startups, led the All-Ukrainian non-profit organization. As his business client, I can say that, in my opinion, he is one of the most valuable professionals here. He is very knowledgeable, creative, responsible and focused on the success. Any hotel or travel project acquire very valuable manager in the face of Alex.
Igor Peer
Founder & CEO, Startup Mastery (Israel)
When you are in deep need to solve an urgent situation, you better call Oleksandr. He is the most reliable business partner abroad i ever had. Strongly dedicated person to his work, enthusiastic and creative, skills that are more than necessary in an interactive business such as tourism, Oleksandr impress by combining the best human and professional qualities.
Camelia Florescu
Camina Travel & Medical Experts (Romania)
I am highly recommending our partner in Ukraine, Mr. Oleksandr Fainin to you.
Alex is an honest man, who always do as he said to you, during our cooperation period, he offers best services to our delegations and well commented by our clients. We have met him in 2008, his appearance and image is really as what he told me by emails or phone calls. Our cooperation is pleasant. If you have business with him, please don't worry, go on...
David Sun
China Bridge International (PR China)
There are only a handful of people in the world who have Oleksandr Fainin,
Alex's personality and I had the privilege to enjoy his company.
He has the uncanny ability to light up any room he walks into which is why so many people were drawn to him in a Sales & a Leadership Position.
He always lets you know where you stand and his never shy with his opinions which is why it is easy to trust him. I am glad I had enjoyed his excellent work and experience, Starts As a Client And Now I consider it an honor to be his friend...
Zubair Ahmed Khan
Executive Chief at Iqra Industries (Pakistan)