About
Ekaterina Litau
Researcher, professor of economics. Public speaker, expert in the field of Theory of Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, and Management of Developing Projects.
Entrepreneur, founder and CEO of BLCONS GROUP – a consulting firm specializing in audit, tax, and law / founder and CEO of The Institute for the Development of Consulting and Entrepreneurship BLCONS EDU. Visionary and innovator, contributing as expert to business-related special projects, discussion panels, competition juries, and media events.
PhD in Economics and Management, M.S. in Finance and Economics, Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Research Interests
Entrepreneurship theory / Connection between aesthetics and the success of entrepreneurial projects / Management of developing projects / Fundamental humanistic theory of entrepreneurship / Ethical and aesthetic factors of development of entrepreneurial activity.
Academic Experience
Since 2023
Professor. Department of Social and Economic Systems Management. St. Petersburg University of Technology, Management, and Economics
2023–2016
Associate Professor. Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations. St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics, and Optics (ITMO University)
2021– 2020
Associate Professor. Department of Management. National Research University Higher School of Economics
2019– 2014
Associate Professor. Department of International Finance and Accounting. St. Petersburg University of Technology, Management and Economics
2015– 2010
Lecturer. Department of Business Analysis. St. Petersburg State University of Economics
Business & Entrepreneurship
Ekaterina Litau has been serving as the CEO of BLCONS Consulting Group since 2001.
For over 20 years, BLCONS GROUP has been providing effective solutions in the areas of audit and tax consulting to a wide range of clients, from small- and medium-sized businesses to large international manufacturers.
Ekaterina’s professional expertise in many areas of consulting combined with her vision and passion for innovation has been the driving force in setting the strategic direction of the company, which over the years has become a leader in the industry (blcons.com).
Ekaterina has been serving as the CEO of The Institute for the Development of Consulting and Entrepreneurship BLCONS EDU since 2024.
Teaching
10 years’ experience in post-secondary teaching as a professor at a number of universities including Saint Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO University) St. Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON), and Higher School of Economics (HSE).
Teaching in both Russian and English.
Based on original research, developed courses in Financial Management and Economic Psychology, as well as an interdisciplinary professional development course in financial analysis of business operations for auditors.
International Conferences
- ACM International Conference on Business and Information Management, Barcelona, Spain
- 9th International Conference on E-business, Management and Economics, Waterloo, Canada
- 13th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Aveiro, Portugal
- 31st International Business Information Management Association Conference, Milan, Italy
- ISBE Conference of the Institute for small business and entrepreneurship, Paris, France
- ISBE Conference of the Institute for small business and entrepreneurship, Glasgow, Scotland
- International Conference of the Association of Global Management Studies: Columbia University, New York, USA
Professional Certifications
Education
Since 2010, Ekaterina Litau has been conducting academic research at the junction of Entrepreneurship Theory, Management, Cognitive Economics, and Ethico-Aesthetics.
2021
St. Petersburg State University of Economics. Degree: Doctor of Science in Economics (habilitation degree). Postdoctoral research and thesis: “Developing of the Entrepreneurial Humanistic Paradigm in the Innovation Economy”
2013
St. Petersburg State University of Economics. Degree: Ph.D. (Candidate of Science) in Economics. Thesis: “Theoretical and Methodological Principles in the Management of Developing Entrepreneurial Projects”
2004
St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance. Master’s degree in Finance, specialization “Finance and Credit”
2003
St. Petersburg Higher School of Economics. Master’s degree in Economics, specialization “Financial Accounting, Analysis and Audit”
2002
St. Petersburg State University. Master’s degree in Law