Yerevan, Armenia, July 29, 2024 — The Matena Alumni Club organized a splendid open-air gala evening in front of the Matenadaran, attended by Matena alumni and distinguished guests.
The event featured speeches from David Abovyan, President of the Matena Alumni Club and founder of Art-Group; Ruben Hayrapetyan, Co-founder and CEO of Matena; Danica Purg, President of IEDC-Bled School of Management and member of Matena’s International Academic Board; and Veronika Zonabend, social entrepreneur and member of Matena’s International Board.
Danica Purg, in her address, shared her journey of founding a management school in Slovenia 39 years ago and expressed her joy in sharing her experiences with Matena’s alumni, who are now shaping the future of management. She stated, “We started as a small school, but from the outset, we were international and held to high standards. Today, speaking with your alumni, I see the environment that has been fostered within the school, which is highly valued by its graduates. This is what drives a school forward. The true legacy of a school is created by its alumni.”
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Ruben Hayrapetyan highlighted in his speech, “We must honestly admit that currently, Armenia is not recognized as a destination for world-class education. Therefore, for any educational institution positioned as international, this is an obvious threat. But the good news is that every threat can be reframed as an exciting challenge. By leveraging the exceptional resources from partners in Armenia and the diaspora, we can collectively change this perception and make Armenia a truly attractive destination for modern high-quality education.”
The gala was attended by over 250 guests, including graduates of the Matena International Business School and representatives from partner organizations.
The event was sponsored by several companies founded and led by Matena alumni.
About Matena: Matena is an Armenia-based international business school that contributes to the development of professional skills and leadership qualities through collecting and sharing the best knowledge and the leading world practices for those who permanently pursue improvement and excellence in their professional fields. The executive programs at Matena, led by a powerful faculty composed of world-leading experts and professors (including former Vice-Presidents and top executives from powerhouse companies such as IBM, BCG, and Shell), have already attracted hundreds of top managers and entrepreneurs from both Armenia and abroad. These programs cover a range of topics, including leadership, strategy, negotiations, digital transformation, AI in business, and other relevant subjects.
Matena is also known for its joint executive programs and collaborations with top universities and business schools. These include Harvard University’s Davis Center, ESMT Berlin, the Stockholm School of Economics, and the Swiss IMD, among others (6 out of the 20 best business schools in the world for executive education, according to the Financial Times). The Matena Alumni Club now comprises over 400 graduates—executives and leaders from various fields, including founders and CEOs from leading companies.
Official Website – https://matena.am/
