Levon Sahakyan
Board Member of Central Bank of Armenia
Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management - Harvard Business School
Certified Financial modeling and valuation analyst - CFI
PhD in Economics - ASUE
Diploma in Applied Finance
With over a decade of enriching experience in finance and academia, my journey has evolved from crunching numbers to shaping monetary policy. As a Board Member at the Central Bank of Armenia, I leverage my expertise in leadership and corporate finance to contribute to the nation's economic stability and growth. The role capitalizes on my skills in financial analysis and effective policy-making.
My commitment extends beyond the boardroom to the classroom, where, as an Associate Professor, I impart knowledge and mentor the next generation of financial experts. With certifications from Harvard Business School Online and Corporate Finance Institute, I enrich my teaching with real-world insights, guiding students through the complexities of corporate finance. My contributions are anchored in a profound belief in education's power to elevate individuals and communities.
I was appointed as a Board Member of the Central Bank of Armenia, effective from March 7, 2022. Prior to joining the Central Bank, I worked at The National Assembly of RA, where he served as an advisor to the President of the National Assembly. Earlier in my career, I held the position of the first Deputy Chief of Staff at The National Assembly. Shortly I served as an assistant to a Member of Parliament and I was also a member of the Council of Elders of the city of Yerevan.
I commenced my career as a Chief Accountant in a private organization. Over a span of more than 10 years, I held various leadership roles, including the position of CEO/CFO in private sector companies.
I possesses a robust academic background, having studied Finance, Accounting and Audit at the Armenian State University of Economics, where I graduated with honors. Following my postgraduate studies earned a PhD degree in Economics and holds the title of Associate Professor.
In addition to my professional endeavors, I am actively contributed to academia. I began my teaching career at the External Economic Relations University and currently serves as a professor at the Financial Accounting chair of the Armenian State University of Economics, leading the master's program, has been elected as a member of the Scientific Council of ASUE Accounting and Audit faculty at 2017.
I am also an accomplished author, having written numerous scientific publications and co-authored a textbooks.
