Emma Arakelian

Emma Arakelian is a corporate finance intern specializing in M&A and debt advisory at Nielen Schuman, having started in January 2024. Additionally, Emma serves as an ambassador and team captain for the Amsterdam team at Female x Finance, contributing to the advancement of women in the finance sector. Emma functions as a student consultant for the Kenyan Flower Council, advocating for favorable policies and promoting trade for Kenyan flower producers. Emma also holds the position of treasurer for the Financial Study Association Amsterdam's research project focused on Kenya. Previous roles include administrative assistant at Arakelian Management BV, secretary at SynVest Asset Management, and hospitality assistant at Stacked ‘Ts and Van der Valk Business. Emma's educational background includes a master's degree in Business Information Management from Rotterdam School of Management, a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Open Universiteit, a master's in Corporate Finance and a bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam, along with a minor in History.