Dr. Serhii Kosianenko Wins Emerging Leader of the Year at the PIEoneer Awards 2026

A huge moment for International Humanitarian College London (IHCL): Dr. Serhii Kosianenko, CEO of IHCL, has been named Emerging Leader of the Year at the PIEoneer Awards 2026.

Following his nomination earlier this year, we are delighted to announce that Serhii has officially received the award at the PIEoneer Awards 2026 in London.

The PIEoneer Awards recognise outstanding achievements across the international education sector, celebrating the individuals and organisations driving innovation, leadership and positive change.

A Recognition of Leadership and Vision

As CEO of IHCL, Dr. Serhii Kosianenko has played an important role in developing the institution's vision for a more flexible, inclusive and learner-centred approach to higher education.

His leadership reflects a belief that education should not follow a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, it should respond to the needs of individual learners, support different ways of learning and help students develop the skills they need for an evolving world of work.

Winning Emerging Leader of the Year is a significant recognition of this vision and of Serhii's contribution to the international education community.

A Proud Moment for IHCL

For the entire IHCL team, this award is much more than an individual achievement. It is a recognition of the ambition, ideas and work that go into building a different kind of educational institution.

“We are incredibly proud of Serhii and this achievement. His leadership and vision continue to inspire our team and shape the future direction of IHCL. This award is a fantastic recognition of the work we are doing together to rethink what modern education can be.”

The award ceremony brought together leaders, educators and organisations from across the international education sector, making the recognition particularly meaningful.

Congratulations to Dr. Serhii Kosianenko on this incredible achievement!

We are proud to celebrate this moment, and even more excited about what comes next.