Karen Vardanyan (November 30, 1976, Yerevan, Armenian SSR, USSR) is an Armenian businessman, philanthropist,[1] owner of Grand Holding, and the youngest son of Hrant Vardanyan.[2]
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| Born | 30 November 1976 |
| Nationality | Armenian |
| Education | Concordia University (2001) |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Organization | Grand Holding |
| Parent(s) | father: Hrant Vardanyan mother: Zina Muruzyan |
| Relatives | brother: Mikael Vardanyan |
| Awards | The Medal of Gratitude  |
Biography
editKaren Vardanyan was born on November 30, 1976, in Yerevan, in the family of Hrant Vardanyan and Zina Muruzyan. In 1993 he graduated from secondary school No. 132. In 1997 graduated from the Faculty of Commerce at Dawson College in Montreal, Canada, and in 2001 from the Faculty of International Business at Concordia University with a bachelor's degree in commerce.[citation needed]
From 2001 to 2007 he worked as a producer in the Hayrenik television company. From 2002 to 2007, he managed the Grand Cand LLC. In 2007–2012 was a member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, non-Party. 2013-2020 supervised the AR television company and was the author of a number of television projects.[citation needed]
Activity
editSince 2012, together with his brother Mikael Vardanyan, Vardanyan has managed the Grand Holding, founded by Hrant Vardanyan. Since 2007, Grand Holding has been the first taxpayer in the sphere of production of the Republic of Armenia,[3] the largest exporter of finished goods, also is the largest employer of the industrial sector. For his major personal contribution to the development of the economy, on September 17, 2016, Vardanyan was awarded the Medal of Gratitude.[4]
Charity
editVardanyan implements various charitable projects: large-scale program of financial assistance to the medical institutions, population reproduction and environmental programs, socially disadvantaged families, families with the children with disabilities, orphanages, etc.[5][6]
In 2015 Vardanyan and Mikael Vardanyan completed the construction of the Saint Thaddeus Church in Masis, undertaken with the finаncing of their father Hrant Vardanyan.[7][8]
With financing from Karen and Mikayel Vardanyan, as well as according to Karen Vardanyan's design project and under his direct supervision, Yerevan 2800th Anniversary Park was built in 2019. The Vardanian Family Charity Foundation will also cover the expenses of the full care and maintenance of the park for the next 99 years.[9][10][11]
Personal life
editVardanyan is married, has three sons, and lives in Yerevan.[3]
He likes football and tennis.[2]
References
edit- ^ "The gift from the Vardanyan brothers to the city of Masis in the amount of 920 million AMD". lurer.com. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ a b "Honorary titles of the Republic of Armenia - Library - The President of the Republic of Armenia". www.president.am.
- ^ a b LLC, Helix Consulting. "Armenian confectionery production counts a century-long history. "Grand Candy" celebrates the 100th anniversary of creation of Armenian sweets - aysor.am - Hot news from Armenia". www.aysor.am. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Կարեն Վարդանյանը պարգևատրվել է Երախտագիտության մեդալով".
- ^ LLC, Helix Consulting. "Karen Vardanyan donates 108 million drams to mothers with multiple children in Artsakh". www.panorama.am. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Karen Vardanyan donated 118 million drams to the National Center for Burns for the medical equipment". Public Radio of Armenia. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Catholicos of All Armenians Consecrated St. Thaddeus Church in Masis". Archived from the original on 2017-03-21. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ When the National Value is reborn
- ^ "The 'Vardanyan's Park' is already three years old". 13 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Park of 2800th anniversary of Yerevan is open". yerevan.am. 10 May 2019.
- ^ "Mikayel and Karen Vardanyans donate 136 mln AMD for Myasnikyan statue's overhaul, which is in emergency condition". 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
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