About Us

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  Vachik Gevorgyan, CFA

  Executive Director

  Vachik Gevorgyan, born in 1987, is Executive Director of APRICOT CAPITAL CJSC investment company from the day of its foundation. He is also a lecturer of Chair of Finance at Armenian State University of Economics.

  Mr. Gevorgyan is a graduate of Armenian State University of Economics, where he received MS degree in Finance and PhD degree in Economics.

  • His professional career started at Armswissbank CJSC – a Yerevan based bank specialized in investment banking services, where he was a financial analyst.
  • In 2011 he moved to the Central Bank of Armenia to hold the researcher position at Financial System Stability Department.
  • In 2013, he left Central Bank of Armenia to join Central Depository of Armenia as the Head of Depository Services Department.
  • In 2018 he moved to Araratbank to hold position of Investment Banking Director.
  • In 2020-2022 he managed the Yerevan office of Balchug Capital.
  • Mr. Gevorgyan joined Apricot Capital from July, 2022.

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  Davit Ghukasyan

  COO

  Davit Ghukasyan, born in 1997, is The Chief Operations Officer of APRICOT CAPITAL CJSC investment company.

  • Mr. Ghukasyan is a graduate of Armenian State University of Economics, where he received MS degree in Finance.
  • His professional career started at VTB BANK Armenia CJSC in 2019.
  • In 2021, he left VTB BANK Armenia CJSC to join Incore CJSC a Yerevan based investment Company as a trading department specialist.
  • Mr. Ghukasyan joined Apricot Capital from August, 2022 as a portfolio manager, and in June, 2023 he became the Head of Brokerage Group of Apricot Capital.
  • Since 2024  April, Mr. Ghukasyan is the chief operations officer of Apricot Capital.

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  Aram Abgaryan

  Head of Trading

  Aram Abgaryan,  born in 1989, is the Head of Trade of Apricot Capital CJSC.

  • Mr. Abgaryan graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN )
  • Has a 1.0 qualification certificate of the Federal Financial Markets Service
  • In 2012–2015 he worked in the Department of Investment Banking Services of Sberbank CIB. Before joining Sberbank CIB, he worked in the Russian office of KPMG in the M&A department of the Investment and Capital Markets
  • In 2015–2017 headed the consulting practice of the Europe Finance investment company, where he was responsible for interaction with clients (UHNWIs and hedge funds), building infrastructure and transaction support
  • In 2017–2022 he was a Managing Partner Fourpicapital Multi-Family Office
  • Mr. Abgaryan joined Apricot Capital team from February, 2023

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  Haykuhi Avetisyan

  Head of Back-Office Division

  Haykuhi Avetisyan, born in 1986, is Head of the Back-Office Division of APRICOT CAPITAL CJSC investment company.

  • Ms. Avetisyan is a graduate of Armenian State University of Economics, where she received MS degree in Finance and she is PhD candidate in Economics.
  • Her professional career started as a lecturer of Chair of Banking and Insurance at Armenian State University of Economics. /2011-2014/
  • In 2015 she joined Renesa CJSC as the head of Corporate Finance Department.
  • In 2022 she moved to Balchug Capital as a Data Analitist.
  • Ms. Avetisyan joined Apricot Capital team from August, 2022

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  Artur Adamyan

  Head of Brokerage Division

  Artur Adamyan, born in 1997, is The Head of Brokerage Division of APRICOT CAPITAL CJSC investment company.

  • In 2017-2023 studied at the Armenian State University of Economics, he received a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree in finance
  • His professional career started at Idram LLC in 2020.
  • Mr. Adamyan joined Apricot Capital from May, 2023 as a broker, and in April, 2024 he became the Head of Brokerage Division of Apricot Capital.

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  Karine Nersisyan

  Head of Settlement Division

  Karine Nersisyan, born in 1987 is the head of the Settlement Division of Apricot Capital CJSC. She also teaches at the Armenian State University of Economics.

  • In 2004-2010 studied at the Armenian State University of Economics, where she received a bachelor’s degree in economics and then a master’s degree in finance.
  • In 2015, she became PHD candidate of economics.
  • In 2010-2016, she worked at “Armenbrok” OJSC investment company as an analyst, then as a custodian.
  • In 2016, moved to “Armeconombank” OJSC, occupying the position of account manager.
  • She joined “Apricot Capital” CJSC as an account manager from 2022 August, then became a head of the settlement group.
  • In 2020-2022, she worked as a lecturer at the Financial-Economic College of the Armenian State University of Economics.
  • From September 2015 up to now she works jointly at the “Finance” chair of the Armenian State University of Economics as a lecturer.

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  Meri Tovmasyan

  Chief Legal Counsel

  Meri Tovmasyan, born in 1994, is the Chief Legal Counsel of APRICOT CAPITAL CJSC investment company.

  • Mrs. Tovmasyan is a graduate of Yerevan State University where she received her Bachelor’s and LL.M. degrees in jurisprudence. She also received an L.L.M. degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law with specialization in Business Law.
  • Her professional career started at Concern Dialog Law Firm- a Yerevan based law firm specialized in providing services of both litigation / representation and legal advice.
  • Started from December 2017 to May 2018 Ms. Tovmasyan worked in the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, as an Assistant to the Minister of Justice.
  • In September 2019 she rejoined the team of Concern Dialog Law Firm as an Associate. In October 2022 she was promoted to Senior Associate of the company.
  • Mrs. Tovmasyan joined Apricot Capital from March, 2023

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  Lena Gyulkhasyan

  Marketing Manager

  Lena Gyulkhasyan, born in 1994, serves as the Marketing Manager at Apricot Capital CJSC, an investment company. Additionally, she holds a teaching position at the French University in Armenia (UFAR).

  • Ms. Gyulkhasyan is a graduate of the French University in Armenia (UFAR), where she obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marketing.
  • Her professional journey commenced in the PR service of the Central Bank of Armenia.
  • From March 2018 to November 2021, Ms. Gyulkhasyan served as the press and communication attachée at the French Embassy in Armenia. Following this, she worked with an international IT company until December 2023.
  • Ms. Gyulkhasyan joined Apricot Capital in January 2024.

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  Tatevik Karapetyan

  Head of Customer Service Division

  Tatevik Karapetyan, born in 1999, is the Head of Customer Service Division of APRICOT CAPITAL CJSC investment company.

  • In 2017-2021 Ms. Karapetyan studied at the Armenian State University of Economics. She received her Bachelor’s degree and in 2019 had an internship at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania.
  • Ms. Karapetyan joined Apricot Capital from March, 2023 as an Account Manager, and in June, 2024 she became the Head of Customer Service Division of Apricot Capital.