Board

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  Vardan Amaryan

  Chairman of the Board at Apricot Capital DIFC Limited

  Mr. Amaryan is an Investment Banker with over 20 years of experience in Finance. He began his career after graduating from Saratov State Socio-Economic University in Russia and later earned an Executive MBA from the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.

  Mr. Amaryan has a solid track record of founding and managing investment companies, including Apricot Capital CJSC (Armenia) and Apricot Capital (Hong Kong) Limited.

  He has served as the Chairman of the Board of Apricot Capital DIFC Limited since December 2024.

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  Abdullah Al-Baker

  Board member at Apricot Capital DIFC Limited

  Mr. Abdullah Al-Baker, CFE, CIA, CBS, CGAP, is an experienced audit and compliance professional with a strong background in risk management and corporate governance. He is currently a consultant providing risk management, internal audit, and advisory services to organizations primarily within the financial services industry.

  Prior to consulting, Mr. Al-Baker was a Vice President in Aldar’s Properties’ Internal Audit & Compliance department where he led one of the key initiatives of modernizing the function as the company transitioned from a single corporate entity into a larger global enterprise.

  Mr. Al-Baker also founded and leads 3rd Eye Labs; a company focused on developing a sustainable and collaborative Open-Source Economy.

  His other notable experiences would include working for organizations such as Mubadala, Price Waterhouse Coopers and KPMG.

  Mr. Al-Baker holds the following certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Board Secretary (CBS), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

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  Ofelya Aghakaryan

  Board member and Senior Executive Officer at Apricot Capital DIFC Limited

  Ms. Ofelya Aghakaryan, IIA, CPA, CGA, FCCA, is an accomplished finance professional with a diverse background in audit, assurance, and financial management. She currently serves as Senior Executive Officer at Apricot Capital (DIFC) Limited.

  Ms. Aghakaryan has held leadership positions at PwC in the Middle East and Canada, and her international experience spans numerous countries. Her experience spans diverse areas of finance, including roles at the Central Bank of Armenia, C-Quadrat Ampega Asset Management Armenia, and Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation.

  Ms. Aghakaryan holds a Master of Science in Professional Accountancy from University College London (UCL) and a Master of Economics from Yerevan State University.

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  Vachik Gevorgyan

  Board member at Apricot Capital DIFC Limited

  Mr. Vachik Gevorgyan, CFA, is an investment professional with over a decade of success in the field.

  He is a graduate of the Armenian State University of Economics, where he received an MS degree in Finance and a PhD degree in Economics.

  Mr. Gevorgyan has worked at various esteemed financial institutions, including the Central Bank of Armenia, Armswissbank CJSC, and Araratbank. He is currently the Executive Director of APRICOT CAPITAL CJSC (Armenia).

  Mr. Gevorgyan also serves as a lecturer in the Chair of Finance at the Armenian State University of Economics.