Narek
Ghazaryan
Managing Partner, RedRock Strategies. 12+ years in corporate finance, M&A, and banking across Armenia and Europe.
The Advisor Who Stays in the Room
A strategic finance and fintech executive with over 12 years of leadership experience, Narek specialises in bridging the gap between traditional corporate governance and the rapidly evolving digital economy. He brings a proven track record in C-level governance, risk management, and digital transformation, acting as a trusted advisor to boards and shareholders on complex international growth strategies.
In the realm of Deal Advisory and Corporate Finance, Narek has successfully navigated high-stakes environments as a Group CFO and Advisor to the Chairman. His expertise includes managing an acquisition pipeline exceeding €200M across multiple industries and directly leading a €110M+ acquisition deal.
Narek is deeply experienced in restructuring and investor relations, having previously directed corporate finance initiatives that resulted in a 21% reduction in the cost of capital and improved profitability through innovative process optimisation. His technical proficiency extends to directing group audits, cost efficiency analysis, and consolidation in strict compliance with IFRS.
Narek offers clients a unique competitive advantage through his extensive international fintech experience. As a founder and CEO of ventures in the UK and the Czech Republic, he has spearheaded developments in digital payment wallets and acquiring gateways, successfully leading regulatory licensing processes including an EMI license application with the Czech National Bank and FCA licensing preparations in the UK.
- Narek Ghazaryan
By the Numbers
Where the Rigour Comes From
Every engagement at RedRock draws on a career built inside organisations where the stakes were real and the responsibility was personal - not delegated to a junior team.
Credentials
MSc Banking & Finance
Dissertation: Trade Barriers in Financial Services. Programme Representative, Economics Department.
BA Economics
Thesis in Commercial Banking, graded Excellent. Foundation in Armenian and regional economic structure.
Public Service
Steering Committee (Foreign Affairs). Led USAID/AGBU rural regeneration project endorsed by the US Ambassador. Developed UNHCR IT training initiative.
"The hardest thing to copy is the courage to tell an owner no - with the financial model to prove it."
- Narek Ghazaryan
Work With Narek
Directly.
No account managers. No junior team. The person you speak to is the person who does the work.