Yelena has over 30 years of experience providing valuable strategic advice, guidance, and support to C-level executives and general directors of multinational corporations looking to expand their operations across borders. She founded Aprio’s International practice and scaled the group to more than 100 professionals. The team speaks 60+ languages and serves clients in more than 50 countries. Delivering results has fueled their growth into one of the largest international practices in the U.S. Under her leadership and growth mindset, she helps our International Business Services advisors deliver millions of dollars of worldwide tax savings and other business growth opportunities.

Her leadership extends beyond Aprio’s International Practice and the realm of accounting. She is the Atlanta Office Managing Partner, and in addition to focusing on leading and growing her team, she helped establish the Black Business Forum at Aprio. Outside of the office, Yelena actively contributes to organizations like the Atlanta Ballet and the Atlanta Symphony as a board member, and she is a frequent speaker on various international business topics as well as leadership topics in the United States and around the globe.