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CFO Evolution Puts Spotlight on Data, Tech Skills
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
Case Studies
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Driving Liquidity Strategy Leadership for a Transforming Private Credit Platform
Boyden partners with a leading private credit asset manager to appoint a Director of Fund Liquidity to support complex global fund structures and evolving investor demands.
Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
Leadership at a Crossroads: Why the Boomer Exit is Real Estate’s Strategic Diversity Opportunity
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Finding the Right Talent to Lead Your Strategic Initiatives
One of the most difficult challenges real estate private equity managers face in finding executives to run product platforms or geographic sectors is the scarcity of leaders with the right blend of investment acumen, operational expertise, and sector-specific knowledge.
Blog
Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight
As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.
Blog
Avoiding Complacency: Preparation Meets Opportunity In Commercial Real Estate Organizations
Explore how commercial real estate organizations can avoid complacency by continuously preparing, adapting, and developing their executive teams to seize new opportunities and drive long-term success.
Media
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Building Tomorrow: An Exclusive Interview with The Bergstrom Real Estate Center's William Hughes
Podcast
Athlos Business Summit
Video
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
Podcast
News & Events
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Event
Fintech at the Forefront: Leading in a Digitally Driven Economy - A BlueSteps Panel Event featuring Boyden's Lourdes Lopez
In the Media
Fractional Leadership: A New Lifeline for the C-Suite to Lead without the Full-Time Commitment
Discover how Georgia Today highlights the rise of fractional leadership, with Boyden Partner Sevada Baghdyan explaining how part‑time executive roles accelerate growth, provide senior‑level judgment, and reduce fixed headcount in emerging markets.
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