Speaker Biography

Tigran Harutyunyan
Founder, Myler Mountain Resort, Armenia
Tigran Harutyunyan is the co-founder of the ‘’Somnium Group of Companies’’, which includes organizations across various sectors: Mikshin, specializing in construction and real estate; Locator, focused on IT and innovation; the renowned Myler Mountain Resort, operating in tourism and alpine skiing; and Yeraz Projects.
Tigran Harutyunyan is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Yeraz Charitable Foundation, a board member of the Armenian Association of Constructors, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Union of Builders NGO, and also a member of the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen of Armenia (UMBA).
Since 2017, Harutyunyan has been a donor of the Ayb Foundation and, since 2019, has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ayb School. As a visionary leader, Tigran Harutyunyan initiates, implements, and leads projects aimed at creating long-term opportunities for progress, contributing to the growth of Armenia’s economy
and the development of several strategic sectors.
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