Gurgen Khachatryan

Gurgen Khachatryan (born November 23, 1983) is an Armenian entrepreneur, the co-founder of Galaxy Group of Companies[1] and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ucom.[2]

Gurgen Khachatryan
BornNovember 23, 1983
CitizenshipArmenian
OrganizationFounder of Galaxy Group of Companies, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ucom

Biography

Gurgen Khachatryan has graduated from Yerevan State University and the Public Administration Academy of RA with specialization in law. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. Gurgen has been managing Galaxy Group of Companies since 2006 and has also managed the operations of Ucom Telecommunications Operator and Yerevan Mall entertainment center since the day of establishment.[3] In 2019, he announced the construction of the Innovation and Technology Park in Yerevan.[4] The company managed by Gurgen Khachatryan supports the implementation of social projects in the spheres of education,[5] creative art[6] and classical music,[7] in addition to supporting start-up projects[8] and the translation of international scientific literature into Armenian, such as the Yuval Noah Harari’s book trilogy.[9]

Family

Gurgen Khachatryan is the son of former RA Minister of Finance, Gagik Khachatryan.[10]

Ucom

The Khachatryan family is currently the largest shareholder of the company Ucom and according to media sources 89% of Ucom’s shares are pledged.[11]

References
  1. "Galaxy group of companies unveils 2019 tax and credit indicators". PanARMENIAN.Net. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  2. "Arrested Gurgen Khachatryan says destruction of business structure is on agenda". news.am. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  3. "Gurgen Khachatryan: Our dream is to see Armenia on the innovation map". GalaxyGroup. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  4. "Innovation and Technology Park to be built in Yerevan | Finport.am". finport.am. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  5. ""Galaxy" Group of Companies and Teach For Armenia educational foundation announce launch of joint projects".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "President Sargsyan attended the creative youth gathering hosted by Ucom and "Creative Armenia"". iTel.am. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  7. "Galaxy Group of Companies, Armenian State Symphony Orchestra joint project kicks off (PHOTOS)". news.am. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  8. "Galaxy Group of Companies and Startup Armenia Foundation to support innovation projects (PHOTO)". news.am. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  9. "'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari translated into Armenian: A Joint New Project by Newmag and Galaxy Group of Companies". www.tert.am. Archived from the original on 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  10. ""Red Tape" with Gurgen Khachatryan".
  11. "Ucom Pledges 89% Stake".
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