Ilona is a Principal the Director of Business & Technology Advisory services at Baker Newman Noyes. As part of her leadership of the Advisory Practice, she also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. BNN’s Board is responsible for the vision and long-term strategic direction of the firm. Drawing from her professional knowledge and client service work, Ilona combines her technical expertise in business strategy, process, and governance and passion for the firm’s sustainable growth in her board role, helping ensure a strong, independent position in the marketplace.
Ilona specializes in business consulting, project management, process re-design and IT assessments. Prior to joining BNN, Ilona worked in the business risk and controls practice and the management consulting practice of a large accounting and advisory firm in Boston.
Ilona has more than 20 years of experience leading and coordinating the daily efforts for consulting projects across numerous industries. She provides a wide range of business and organizational advisory, including governance reviews; business and IT strategy; system selection and implementation project management; business process improvement; project and vendor management; IT and business risk management; enterprise risk management; internal audit; and contract review and negotiations.
Ilona has in-depth experience analyzing complex business and IT environments and developing tailored work plans for upper management with special focus on streamlining processes and controls. Ilona works with clients at the executive C-level to execute large initiatives by prioritizing accountability and taking organizational culture and values into consideration.
Ilona graduated magna cum laude from Bentley College.
Three Things You Don’t Know About Me
- I was born in Kiev, Ukraine.
- I have travelled to more than 30 countries.
- I have completed the Boston and San Diego Marathons.