Mr. Artak Melkonyan

Executive Director, IDeA Foundation

Mr. Artak Melkonyan has over a 20-year track record of exposure to businesses in over 35 countries. Prior to heading RVVZ Foundation as a CEO in 2012, he was Senior VP with Dun & Bradstreet Small and Medium Enterprises (SAME) Division. In 2007 he led the strategic expansion of the company into emerging markets in EMEA and Asia. As an expert in business development, operations, alliances and partnerships, he guided cross-country projects focused on complex technologies and consulting. His previous experience includes senior management roles in private equity funds, Big4, banking, financial service companies as well as top government, international organizations and academic institutions. Mr. Melkonyan is an experienced lecturer and coach. Prior to taking on senior management positions, he was Dean of Business and Marketing at the French University of Armenia.