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Hrayr Barsoumian is a highly accomplished professional whose expertise spans both advanced financial theory and practical business application. He holds a prestigious Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP®), USA, a qualification that underpins his deep understanding of complex financial systems and risk mitigation strategies. His academic foundation is equally robust, with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Economics from Saint Joseph University (USJ), Lebanon, where he specialized in banking and financial markets.

Mr. Barsoumian has translated this extensive knowledge into significant hands-on experience, having worked in critical financial management, risk management, and business consulting roles across a diverse range of sectors, including banking, insurance, contracting, and investment funds. This multi-sector experience has provided him with a unique, cross-disciplinary perspective on business challenges. Beyond his professional practice, Mr. Barsoumian is dedicated to sharing his expertise, serving as an Executive MBA financial management lecturer at Yerevan State Medical University, where he helps shape the next generation of business leaders.

Furthermore, his commitment to fostering economic development is evident in his role as the Deputy Chair of the Entrepreneurship & SMEs Commission at the International Chamber of Commerce National Committee Armenia, where he advocates for small and medium-sized enterprises.