Business leader and author teaches more than 20 students and faculty members on the power of innovation and leadership
YEREVAN, Armenia — On October 23, 2025, Emma Arakelyan was invited to deliver a master class at Russian-Armenian University (RAU) in Yerevan, organized under the leadership of Sima Kojoyan. Arakelyan taught more than 20 students and faculty members on the essential and current topic of the power of innovation and leadership, leaving the auditorium engaged and inspired by her key takeaways.
Mrs. Arakelyan called the opportunity to teach the master class an incredible one, crediting Sima Kojoyan’s leadership and organization for making the session possible.
RAU’s leadership subsequently released its own coverage of the event and Arakelyan’s remarks, available here: https://youtu.be/Vy3NBJaFumM?is=ImIst7DFXJiQmCZs
“It was an incredible opportunity to teach this important master class,” said Arakelyan. “The power of innovation and leadership is one of the most essential topics we can bring to the next generation of students and faculty.”
Arakelyan extended her thanks to Sima Kojoyan for the invitation and for organizing the event.
About Emma Arakelyan
Emma Arakelyan has more than 20 years of experience in management consulting, having served as a Partner at EY and a Managing Director at Accenture. She is also a venture capitalist, professor, and author of The Business Caring Formula, a book on leadership and building lasting impact and values for individuals, families, nations, and communities.
About Russian-Armenian University
Russian-Armenian University (RAU), based in Yerevan, Armenia, is a leading institution for higher education in the region. More information is available at www.rau.am.
