DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 
6 October 1985, Yerevan, Armenia 

EDUCATION
Postgraduate LL.M. in Arbitration and Business Law | Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands | 2015–2016
NFP MA Fellowship recipient. Principal areas of study: international corporate and business law, contract drafting, commercial arbitration and international dispute resolution.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) | American University of Armenia | 2009–2011
Principal areas of study: tax law, European law, intellectual property law and public international law.
Bachelor of Jurisprudence | Yerevan State University | 2002–2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since August 14, 2026 — Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia.
Chief Legal Officer | Enterprise Incubator Foundation
September 2012 – August 2026
•    Led legal strategy and delivery for technology and engineering-sector development programmes involving government bodies, international organisations, donors and private-sector partners.
•    Advised start-ups, SMEs and programme teams on corporate structuring, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, risk management and international market entry.
•    Contributed to legislation, government decisions and policy documents affecting the technology and business sectors, as well as to institutional governance initiatives.
•    Drafted and negotiated partnership, grant, service, consultancy and commercial agreements underpinning investment, innovation and ecosystem-development programmes.
•    Represented the Enterprise Incubator Foundation on Armenia’s SME Development Council from 2022.
Attorney-at-Law / Legal Adviser
February 2010 – August 2026 (part-time)
•    Advised Armenian companies and entrepreneurs on corporate and commercial matters, contracts, and dispute resolution.
•    Supported technology and engineering companies on market entry, operational models, commercial partnerships and regulatory compliance.
•    Provided legal and corporate-structuring support to sector-development initiatives.
•    Represented clients before courts, administrative authorities and arbitral tribunals, and led negotiations in complex commercial matters.
Legal Adviser | Cascade Insurance / INGO Armenia ICJSC
February 2011 – September 2012
•    Advised on contracts, insurance regulation, claims, disputes and legal risk, and represented the company before public authorities and courts.
Specialist, Judicial Unit, Legal Department | Cadastre Committee 
September 2008 – February 2011
•    Coordinated the Committee’s litigation portfolio and represented the Cadastre in administrative and civil proceedings.

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP, AFFILIATIONS & TEACHING
Arbitration leadership    Co-founder and Board Member of the Arbitrators’ Association of the Republic of Armenia; President since 2023
Professional standing    Member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia since 2010; Advocate Licence No. 1033
Teaching and publications    Lecturer at the annual Arbitration Summer School since 2022; author of publications on arbitration
Marital Status: 
Married, three children

LANGUAGES & DIGITAL SKILLS
Languages    Armenian — native; English — fluent; Russian — good working proficiency
Digital skills    Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and AI tools
Military Service | Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia
2006–2008
•    Completed compulsory military service.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Senior legal and policy professional with more than 15 years of experience spanning business regulation, corporate governance, investment programmes, technology and engineering-sector development, and public-private cooperation. Brings a strong track record of advising SMEs and start-ups, navigating complex regulatory issues, structuring partnerships and turning policy objectives into workable solutions.