Azat Gabrielyan

Azat Gabrielyan has extensive work experience in the field of accounting and auditing. Azat is currently a Board Member at the Public Oversight Board of Accounting and Auditing in Armenia. Prior to this, they served as the President of the Institute of Internal Auditors-Armenia since November 2021. Azat held various roles at the Institute, including Vice President from December 2015 to November 2021 and Secretary from December 2012 to December 2015.

Before their involvement with the Institute, Azat Gabrielyan had an extensive career at the Central Bank of Armenia. Azat held positions such as Chief Audit Executive, Chief of Central Bank of Armenia Governor's Office, Deputy Secretary General, Head of Corporate Services Department, Head of Operational Audit, Auditor, and Accountant-Methodologist. In their role as the Head of Corporate Services Department, they managed the operations of five divisions, overseeing a team of more than 40 employees.

Azat Gabrielyan has a strong educational background in various fields. In 1997, they obtained their Bachelor's degree in Economics from Yerevan State University. Azat then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management, General, completing it in 2003 from the same university. Following this, Azat pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Armenian-Russian Slavonic State University, which they completed in 2006.

In 2014, Azat attended Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy for an Executive Education program in Public Administration.

Alongside their academic qualifications, Azat Gabrielyan also holds several certifications. In 2013, they obtained the CRMA certification from the Institute of Internal Auditors. Additionally, they obtained the CIA certification from the same institution in 2014.