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Sevada Baghdyan is an experienced executive search professional with substantial background as a co-founder and CEO of an international food tech company. This enables him to understand client needs and find precisely the right leaders. He works primarily with clients in Armenia and Georgia, having in-depth knowledge and experience in these markets, along with expertise in a range of sectors.
Professional Focus
- Over 10 years’ experience as a CEO at Armenian and Georgian companies, along with several years’ leadership experience in executive search
- Leads searches for clients in Armenia and Georgia
- Specialized expertise in banking, retail, e-commerce, and startups
- Track record of hundreds of executive searches for organizations in various sectors such as banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, retail and technology
- Demonstrated skill in launching new businesses as well as business development, people management, negotiations
- Native Armenian, advanced in Russian and English
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner in a boutique executive search company
- Co-founder at a food tech company operating in 4 countries
- CEO at Armenian food tech company
Additional Expertise
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Industrial
- E-Commerce
- Technology
- Finance
- Retail
- Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Construction
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in Finance and Credit at Armenian National Agrarian University
- Harvard Negotiation Methodology Certification, CM Partners, Boston
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