Born on June 4, 1961, Yerevan

1978-1981, student at the economic cybernetics department of the Yerevan Institute of National Economy

1981, continued his studies with the economic department of the Moscow state university after Lomonosov

1984, graduation from the Moscow State University in the specialty of economic cybernetics

1984-1987, Yerevan machine-tool works, engineer - economist,

In 1987-1991, ASSR State Planning Board, leading and chief specialist respectively

In 1991-1997 - RA Ministry of Economy, chief specialist, deputy chief of unit, head of department, head of department

1997, RA Ministry of Trade and Industry, deputy head of department, head of department

July, 2000, appointment to the post of RA Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry

2001-2007, RA Deputy Minister of Trade and Economic Development

September 2007, appointment to the post of Director General of the Armenian Development Agency.

2008-2010, RA Minister of Finance.

2010-2013, RA Minister of Economy.
2013 – Was appointed the RA representative in the World Trade
Organization.

Decorated with the Medal of Anania Shirakatsi under a presidential decree

Holder of certificates received from a number of renowned international financial-economic entities, inclusive of the World Bank

Good command of Russian and English

Party Membership

Republican Party of Armenia

Personal Status

Married, father of two children