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Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, participated in the annual Silicon Mountains 2024 technological summit held in Yerevan. This year's summit was dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the economy and the challenges it presents. The summit featured two keynote speeches and three panel discussions focusing on Industry.ai, Invest.ai, and Impact.ai. The final panel explored the impact of AI on Armenia's manufacturing, economy, education, and other sectors. Besides Ralph Yirikian, the panel included the RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan; Evgeny Lisnyak, Director for Strategic Partnerships with Fintech Companies and Enterprises in the CIS and Southeast Europe Visa; Paolo Prinetto, Director of the National Cybersecurity Laboratory CINI and a member of CNRS Scientific Council; and Luiza Ayvazyan, Head of CIPE’s Armenia office (Center for International Private Enterprise). The event also featured a postmark cancellation ceremony dedicated to the S...

Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, participated in the conference titled “Governance, Risks, Control: Promoting Cooperation” as a panel speaker. The conference was organized by the Institute of Internal Auditors Armenia, bringing together around 200 leading professionals from Armenia and abroad, representing the private, public, and financial sectors. Ucom was a platinum partner of the conference. During the panel discussion, Mr. Yirikian highlighted the importance of internal audit in corporate governance processes. "Internal audit plays a crucial role in creating a healthy corporate governance system. When the executive management supports internal audit, governance processes become more efficient, which increases the organization’s transparency and positively impacts its reputation. Thus, an effective internal audit not only protects the financial stability of the company but also contributes to the success and growth of the organization," mentioned General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian during the...

Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, delivered a lecture to the students of the Leadership School on the topic of effective communication. During the session, he shared his insights and experiences with the participants of the 2024-2025 Leadership Development course. His lecture covered essential leadership skills, including active listening, non-verbal communication, clear expression of ideas, providing feedback and constructive criticism, accounting for cultural differences, and resolving conflicts. "The most important thing any leader should do is foster a positive culture by setting an example. Every action you take should demonstrate respect for all colleagues, regardless of their position or background. It's crucial for a leader’s words to align with their actions, as clear and consistent communication helps avoid confusion," noted Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom. "Leadership School highly values Mr. Yirikian's ongoing efforts to cultivate the next generation of business leaders in Armenia...

Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, participated and gave a speech at the 2023-2024 leadership development course graduation ceremony of the Leadership School. The students attending in the leadership development course gained important leadership knowledge and experience, including leadership fundamentals, effective career and business relationships, innovative business development, teamwork, communication, and negotiation.   Esteemed businessmen and high-ranking officials, ambassadors and public figures from Armenia and other countries gave lectures and shared their experience with them. Students also conducted research and developed and implemented their own projects. "Being a real leader is always difficult, it’s a responsibility, because in addition to being a manager, the leader must also be a bearer and upholder of the company's values, they must serve as an example for everyone, and they must also create such an atmosphere that any employee can propose and implement beneficial ideas. To become g...

General Director of Ucom, Ralph Yirikian, participated in the annual international Doing Digital Forum 2024 (DDF), held under the theme of "Embracing Opportunities." The Doing Digital Forum caters to all digital transformation enthusiasts and advocates for the advancement of the digital economy. This year's forum featured esteemed international speakers and leading experts, including renowned futurist and author of several bestselling books (Bank 2.0, Bank 3.0, Breaking Banks, Bank 4.0, The Rise of Technosocialism), Brett King, who led the keynote session. Ralph Yirikian was a part of a panel discussion focused on digital transformation and its applications in business, education, and management. “Today, digital transformation is imperative across all sectors. It has the potential to enhance processes, making them more efficient, rapid, and of higher quality. However, it's crucial to ensure that everyone within an organization comprehends the significance of the transformation process, as otherwise, the full ...

POSITION DETAILS Title:                                      Technical Advisor To General Director  Department:                       Executive Location:                             Sumgait JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for provision of support in...

Position: Technical Advisor To General Director  JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for provision of support in technical and other requested subjects to General Director...