III Conference Capital Markets Armenia

Marianna Amirbekyan| Former CFO, HSBC Armenia & Central Bank of Armenia | Oxford EMBA | Board Member, FinTech Advisor, Lecturer. Marianna Amirbekyan is a highly...

Marianna Amirbekyan| Former CFO, HSBC Armenia & Central Bank of Armenia | Oxford EMBA | Board Member, FinTech Advisor, Lecturer. Marianna Amirbekyan is a highly experienced finance executive with over 18 years of expertise in corporate finance, banking, and financial strategy. As the former CFO of HSBC Armenia and the Central Bank of Armenia, she has led complex financial transformations, M&A transactions, and strategic initiatives, working closely with global and regional stakeholders. Currently, Marianna serves as a Founding Board Member of the Oxford Business Alumni Business Club of Armenia, an Advisor at FinTech Armenia, and a Lecturer at the American University of Armenia, where she shares her expertise in corporate finance and financial strategy with the next generation of business leaders. Holding an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford, Marianna brings a unique global perspective on finance, governance, and strategic decision-making. As a moderator, she will leverage her deep industry knowledge and experience to facilitate an insightful and engaging discussion

Started my activity in banking in July 1994 as branch officer.End 1995 was challenged to join the Private Banking and Wealth Management Division of the...

Started my activity in banking in July 1994 as branch officer.End 1995 was challenged to join the Private Banking and Wealth Management Division of the bank and start a new business area, that I keep to present. Graduated in Communication with degree in Public Relations and Advertising, by one of the best Communication schools in Portugal, I have specialized in Finance, People Coaching and Project Management focus on Growing and Challenging projects with results and active action oriented attitude. The Middle Eastern Experience and the stability with the same Group since 1994 allowed to penetrate in new markets, strong players and competitive environments. The relevant experience in the Wealth Management Industry, corporate restructuring and diverse markets worked at are probably the main driver for the results achieved. With the bankruptcy of ES Group, drove me to support the appointed liquidators and take the process executed with the less damage to staff, clients and other creditors. The experience obtained allow me understand better the crises situation on Financial Company Bankruptcy and consequences to the related companies. Left Liquidation Position on 30.09.2015 and from 01.10.2015 started the development of own business focus on Corporate Management and other projects to put in place. On March 2016 was granted with a license for an advisory firm, by the Dubai Financial Services Authority where I a t as Company Managing Partner, Chairman and CEO. The company has today a full licence for Assert Management, custody and Brokerage. Focus on people and relations; hands on action, out of box attitude are also a characteristic on day-to-day and as live target

Startups Enabler at FinTech Armenia | FinTech Product Leader | Former CEO of STAK Money Transfer (Central Bank of Armenia). Vardine Sargsyan is experienced with FinTech...

Startups Enabler at FinTech Armenia | FinTech Product Leader | Former CEO of STAK Money Transfer (Central Bank of Armenia). Vardine Sargsyan is experienced with FinTech Innovation and Implementation - focused on Startups Enablement at FinTech Armenia. She has 7+ years of experience working in the FinTech industry - with Technology and Financial Services providers - leading the STAK Money Transfer initiative (Central Bank of Armenia), co-authoring Payment Settlement Account Legislation for Armenia, and creating Strategic FinTech Product Roadmaps. At FinTech Armenia, Ms. Sargsyan plays a key role in Enabling Innovation and supporting the Build and Growth of FinTech Startups through Mentoring, Education, and Incubation initiatives. She is also a Public Speaker, delivering FinTech Panels and Educational Workshops. Ms. Sargsyan obtained IT/IS Governance Specialization from Minnesota University and FinTech Product Certification from CFTE.

Armen Avetisyan began his career in the IT and telecommunications industry in 2004, heading technical departments in large telecom and IT companies. In 2013-2022, he...

Armen Avetisyan began his career in the IT and telecommunications industry in 2004, heading technical departments in large telecom and IT companies. In 2013-2022, he worked at MTS - a leading company in Russia providing mobile and fixed-line communications, data transmission and Internet access, cable and satellite TV broadcasting and a digital services provider. In 2013-2016, he headed the MTS branch in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, since 2016 he worked as a director, and later as vice president for regional development at MTS. From 2021 to February 2024, he held the post of vice president for the Internet of Things and industrial automation at MTS, was responsible for the MTS business in the Internet of Things and industrial automation industry. Since June 2022, he is the General Director of Viva Armenia CJSC (Viva brand). Member of the Council of the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT). Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mobidram. Graduated from the Banking Department of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. Graduate of the MBA program at the Skolkovo Moscow School of Management.

o Samson Avetian is the CEO of eqwefy, a Startup investment platform. He is also the co-founder of AICA and has extensive experience in investment management,...

o Samson Avetian is the CEO of eqwefy, a Startup investment platform. He is also the co-founder of AICA and has extensive experience in investment management, particularly in venture capital. Avetian is an invited professor, author, and contributor to news outlets. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and degrees from the Gothenburg School of Business and Stockholm University.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of CJSC "Unibank". Graduated from Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction in 2003. Has been working at "Unibank"...

Chairman of the Board of Directors of CJSC "Unibank". Graduated from Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction in 2003. Has been working at "Unibank" since 2004, progressing from a specialist to the Chairman of the Board of the bank. Has extensive experience in the banking sector.

He has more than 15 years of experience in international banking and investment management. Worked on projects in the USA (Barclays Capital), UK (Credit Suisse)...

He has more than 15 years of experience in international banking and investment management. Worked on projects in the USA (Barclays Capital), UK (Credit Suisse) and Russia (Exillon Energy). Previously responsible for creating a company with a market capitalization of over $1 billion. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Mathematics of Colby College, USA, has an Executive MBA degree from Kellogg-Guanghua and CFA and FRM certificates.

Bakhodir Atakhanov headed the Center for Coordination and Development of the Securities Market of Uzbekistan (2012 - 2017, 2017 - 2019), was Deputy Minister of...

Bakhodir Atakhanov headed the Center for Coordination and Development of the Securities Market of Uzbekistan (2012 - 2017, 2017 - 2019), was Deputy Minister of Health of Uzbekistan (2017) and Executive Director of the Digital Economy Development Support Fund (2019). The Center for Securities Market Coordination and Development (1996 - 2019) was the authorized state body to regulate Uzbekistan's securities market. In January 2019, its powers, tasks and functions were transferred to the Capital Market Development Agency of Uzbekistan (ARRC). Since May 2021, ARRC is abolished, with the transfer of powers, tasks and functions to the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan.

Maxim's career in finance and investments spans more than 15 years including audit and due diligence for Big 4 companies, a corporate finance track with...

Maxim's career in finance and investments spans more than 15 years including audit and due diligence for Big 4 companies, a corporate finance track with Trust Bank and later Nomos Bank leading to Deputy Head of M&A position. Strong experience in public and private investment analytics. Currently holds Head of Research position in Armenia's largest broker company Armbrok.

Has over 10 years of experience in structured finance, derivatives, structured products and asset management, with a focus on emerging and frontier markets. He began...

Has over 10 years of experience in structured finance, derivatives, structured products and asset management, with a focus on emerging and frontier markets. He began his career in financial markets at KIT Finance, rising from an assistant to the head of the trust management and structured products department. Then he joined Sberbank, where he oversaw projects of the Wealth Management block in the field of structured solutions. As a VP at Renaissance Capital, he was responsible for structuring projects in global markets. As a director at Dimension Investments, he was involved in the development and implementation of investment products. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Sirius Capital, where he is responsible for strategic development and creation of investment products.

Tigran Gevorgyan started his career at The Boston Consulting Group. After graduating from The London School of Economics, he joined the Fixed Income department at...

Tigran Gevorgyan started his career at The Boston Consulting Group. After graduating from The London School of Economics, he joined the Fixed Income department at BCS Asset Management. Later, he moved to General Invest Switzerland AG as the Head of Fixed Income. In 2022, he relocated to Armenia, where he continued his career as a Portfolio Manager at the Central Bank of Armenia, after as CIO at the Armbrok Investment Company. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Investment Officer at the Glocal Asset Management company.

Hasmik Gevorgyan is the Chief Executive Officer of Upay, where she directs the company’s strategic vision and leads its expansion in the financial market. With...

Hasmik Gevorgyan is the Chief Executive Officer of Upay, where she directs the company’s strategic vision and leads its expansion in the financial market. With expertise spanning Digital Banking, Payments, E-commerce, and iGaming, Hasmik focuses on driving innovation and forging strategic partnerships to drive Upay's growth. A significant part of Hasmik’s career was in the banking sector, where she held various leadership roles in Digital Banking, Payments, and E-commerce, playing a key role in developing and launching new products. From 2022 to 2024, she transitioned to the IT and iGaming industry, leading Product and Integrations at Relum. Hasmik holds an MA in Management Information Systems and a BA in Economics from Yerevan State University, along with an Executive MBA from the University of Sheffield. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and holds a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Sergey Lyalin started working in the securities market as bond analyst in IC Deviz in 1995. In 1997 he joined IC Energocapital (worked there as...

Sergey Lyalin started working in the securities market as bond analyst in IC Deviz in 1995. In 1997 he joined IC Energocapital (worked there as Client Relations Manager and then as Head of Marketing Research). In 2000, he organized the Internet portal Cbonds.Ru. He has been CEO of Cbonds.ru LLC since 2001. Under the leadership of Sergey Lyalin Cbonds News Agency has become the leading source of information on the Russian and CIS bond market. He started publishing Cbonds Review magazine in 2006 and was its Editor-in-Chief in 2006-2007. He is the author of Corporate Bonds: Global Experience and Russian Prospects (2001) and a number of articles on the securities market. Sergey Lyalin graduated from St. Petersburg University, Department of Economics (a diploma of economist - mathematician). Holds a PhD in Economics. Finished Executive MBA at Graduate School of Management (GSOM) at Saint-Petersburg State University in 2018.

Ovak Ovakimian - Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Broker Armenia. With more than 10 years of experience in the financial markets industry, Mr. Ovakimian began...

Ovak Ovakimian - Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Broker Armenia. With more than 10 years of experience in the financial markets industry, Mr. Ovakimian began his career in finance at Citibank, a large international bank in St. Petersburg. In 2011, he started practicing options trading, and since 2018, he has been a part of the Freedom Holding Corp. group of companies. Mr. Ovakimian has created training programs and conducted workshops on capital accumulation and options trading in Russia and Kazakhstan for employees and clients of the holding company. In 2020, he moved to Armenia and established the Freedom Broker Armenia office in Yerevan, which is a branch of the international holding Freedom Holding Corp. He has been the CEO of Freedom Broker Armenia since its establishment. Mr. Ovakimian holds a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University and has received his financial education from the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF). He is fluent in English, Russian, and Armenian.

Shushanik Hovsepyan has more than 15 years of professional experience in private and public financial sectors. She began her career at a regional think tank,...

Shushanik Hovsepyan has more than 15 years of professional experience in private and public financial sectors. She began her career at a regional think tank, later moving to the public sector as an economic expert at the Prime Minister’s office. In early 2012, she joined Ameriabank’s Investment Banking team, starting in corporate finance before transitioning to Capital Markets. She has been heading the Capital Markets practice at Ameriabank for more than 10 years already. Since 2016 she has also been heading the Investor Relations practice at Ameriabank. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from Yerevan State University.

Tigran Parseghyan is the Chief Marketing Officer at EasyPay, one of Armenia’s leading fintech companies, dedicated to making digital payments more accessible and convenient. With...

Tigran Parseghyan is the Chief Marketing Officer at EasyPay, one of Armenia’s leading fintech companies, dedicated to making digital payments more accessible and convenient. With 15 years of experience in marketing and business development, he focuses on growing EasyPay’s presence, improving customer experience, and developing practical financial solutions for everyday use. Tigran has been actively involved in the fintech sector, working on payment innovations, digital financial services, and customer engagement strategies. His experience gives him a strong understanding of how technology can simplify financial transactions and help businesses and individuals manage their finances more efficiently.Passionate about financial inclusion and digital transformation, Tigran collaborates with industry professionals, businesses, and regulators to improve the fintech landscape

Grair Sarkisian is Head of Trading at Sirius Capital. Grair has significant experience in markets analysis, derivatives pricing, modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis. Prior...

Grair Sarkisian is Head of Trading at Sirius Capital. Grair has significant experience in markets analysis, derivatives pricing, modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis. Prior to join Sirius Capital he worked in major russian banks, including Sberbank, VTB and CBM, in the financial group BCS, and as CTO in indexing company Beta FT. He graduated from the Moscow State University.

Konstantin Saroyan is a Secretary General of the Federation of Euro-Asian Capital Markets, where he manages multi-cultural environment of a variety of member stock exchanges...

Konstantin Saroyan is a Secretary General of the Federation of Euro-Asian Capital Markets, where he manages multi-cultural environment of a variety of member stock exchanges and central securities depositories covering Europe, Asia and Mediterranean Basin. As a Board member of Armenian Institute of Directors Konstantin is contributing his energy and knowledge for the development of corporate governance in the region. Konstantin is also a Board Member of the Fund for Rural Economic Development of Armenia and ETS Commodity exchange. He is a member of Angel Investors Club in Armenia and acting as a mentor for various fintech projects in Armenia. Konstantin holds Doctor of Economics degree and is an adjunct Professor at French University of Armenia Foundation. He also graduated from INSEAD International Directors Program.

Evgeniya is the Founder and Director of ARMHEDGE Fund Services, an independent service provider for EPFC Capital Partners, a U.S.-based credit relative value investment advisor....

Evgeniya is the Founder and Director of ARMHEDGE Fund Services, an independent service provider for EPFC Capital Partners, a U.S.-based credit relative value investment advisor. Since 2019, she has been living and working in Armenia and serves as a board member of the Primavera Foundation of Armenia. She is a member of the Hedge Fund Committee of the National Alternative Investment Management Association (NAIMA). Previously, she was the ideologist, co-founder, and managing director of the Moscow Hedge Fund Managers Club for over 10 years—renamed the Eurasia Alternative Investments Club in 2022. Additionally, she is a member of 100 Women in Finance.

Graduated from CY Cergy Paris Université and Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU), graduate student of RAU; 9 years of international relations (master's and postgraduate), 5...

Graduated from CY Cergy Paris Université and Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU), graduate student of RAU; 9 years of international relations (master's and postgraduate), 5 years - international economic projects related to blockchain / cryptocurrencies; ex-CMO SkyLabs / ex-Co-founder TunMun; Operations Managing Partner TVA Ventures, Ton Square representative, Director of the National Center for Digital Financial Technologies (NCDFT) (Armenia)