CORAL GABLES, FL, April 24, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ivan Marchenko has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Marchenko is a distinguished professional in the field of venue operations, currently serving as the venue operations director for the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. With over 15 years of experience, he has honed his expertise in venue management, project management and event operations, which leverages in his current role. As the venue operations director, Mr. Marchenko oversees the venue management department for the World Cup, ensuring that FIFA's standards of operations are consistently followed.

Prior to leading the operational planning of stadiums and delivering matches across various functional areas for the FIFA World Cup, Mr. Marchenko was a senior manager for venue operations at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup from 2023 to 2024. Beforehand, he held a similar role for the FIFA World Cup Qatar from 2020 to 2023, where he played a pivotal part in managing multiple venues. From 2020 to 2022, he also served as a cluster venue manager for the same event, further solidifying his reputation in the sporting events industry.

Mr. Marchenko's career trajectory included significant roles such as head of venue operations at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy from 2019 to 2020 and manager of venue operations and planning from 2013 to 2020. In reflecting on his professional contributions thus far, his involvement in the planning and development of stadiums for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar stands out as one of his most notable achievements, as he was instrumental in transforming initial designs into iconic stadiums, contributing to what became the most compact World Cup in history. Earlier in his professional career, Mr. Marchenko gained valuable experience working as a venue manager for the FIFA World Cup Russia in 2018 and a venue transport manager for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015. Before these roles, he led the special events department at Emotion Lab from 2012 to 2013 and served as an assistant venue manager for UEFA LOC EURO, also known as the European Qualifiers, from 2011 to 2012 after beginning his journey as an event manager at Donbas Arena, a position he held from 2009 to 2011.

Educationally, Mr. Marchenko holds a Master of Science in marketing from Donetsk State University of Management, which he completed in 2009, and a Bachelor of Science in economics of enterprises from Donetsk National Technical University, which he earned the previous year. Together, these educational achievements, along with his hands-on experience, have been foundational to his success, providing him with critical skills that have propelled his career forward. In addition to his degrees, Mr. Marchenko holds several certifications that have enhanced his professional and language capabilities, including a Business English Certificate from The University of Cambridge through the British Council in 2009 and a certificate for completing the International English Language Testing System for English Speakers of Other Languages Examination from the same institution in 2008, among others.

Overall, Mr. Marchenko attributes his success to his dedication, passion and commitment to the projects and events he has worked on. Most importantly, he emphasizes the legacy that the venue management team and the entire World Cup have left behind. Such a footprint provides opportunities for others to recognize, grow and further develop from where they left off. As he continues in his career, he is considering this legacy along with the rapidly growing and developing market for soccer events in the United States.

All in all, Mr. Marchenko's education along with his passion and excitement about his work are key aspects that have influenced his identity and contributions and will continue to shape his own legacy. Looking ahead, he is focused on delivering a successful 2026 World Cup and is eager to contribute to future mega-events within the growing event industry. Outside of his professional life, Mr. Marchenko enjoys playing tennis, going to the gym, traveling and skiing, as these activities provide him with balance and relaxation amidst his demanding career, and values spending quality time with his daughter and family.

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