The Person Behind the Firm

Narek
Ghazaryan

Managing Partner, RedRock Strategies. 12+ years in corporate finance, M&A, and banking across Armenia and Europe.

Narek Ghazaryan - Managing Partner, RedRock Strategies
Narek Ghazaryan
Managing Partner · RedRock Strategies
Background

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.

RedRock Strategies exists because taking genuine ownership of the outcome - not just the deliverable - is structurally absent from the Armenian advisory market. Big consulting firms present options. Banks have conflicts of interest. Local advisors lack the rigour. I built RedRock to fill that gap with a firm small enough to stay accountable and experienced enough to handle complexity.
- Narek Ghazaryan

By the Numbers

200M+
Acquisition Pipeline
Managed as Advisor to the Chairman at a multi-industry Armenian holding across multiple geographies.
110M
Single Acquisition Led
Directed as CFO, including IFRS consolidation, group audit, and cross-border structuring.
21%
Reduction in Cost of Capital
Delivered as CFO of a major Armenian agricultural holding through restructuring and investor relations.
12+
Years in Senior Finance
Across banking, corporate finance, M&A, and digital financial services in Armenia and the EU.
Experience

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.

2025 - Present
Managing Partner
RedRock Strategies · Yerevan, Armenia
Owner's Office and Family Office advisory for principals with $10M+ in assets
Partner-level delivery across financial modelling, M&A advisory, and governance structuring
2023 - 2025
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Snapp CJSC · Prague, Czech Republic
Directed EMI license application with the Czech National Bank, ensuring full EU regulatory compliance
Spearheaded development of a digital payment wallet and acquiring gateway
Established partnerships with leading European financial institutions
2019 - 2025
Advisor to the Chairman / CFO
GN LLC · Armenia
Managed €200M+ acquisition pipeline across multiple industries and geographies
Led €110M+ acquisition deal as CFO, including IFRS consolidation and group audit
Advised on M&A, restructuring, and international growth strategies at board level
2016 - 2022
Chief Financial Officer
RoseArt · Armenia
Directed corporate finance and investor relations - achieved 21% reduction in cost of capital
Managed greenhouse construction project with international partners across 35 hectares
Improved profitability through restructuring and innovative production processes
2013 - 2014
Head of Corporate Customers Division
VTB Bank Armenia · Yerevan
Developed new credit products secured by goods-in-turnover
Increased deposit portfolio by 10%; enhanced corporate client services
2008 - 2011
Corporate Banking
ProCredit Bank & Converse Bank · Yerevan
Acquired 20+ new corporate clients at ProCredit; increased turnover by 40%
Launched 5 new banking products at Converse Bank; increased corporate account turnover 30%
Education & Languages

Credentials

M

MSc Banking & Finance

Loughborough University · UK · 2011–2012

Dissertation: Trade Barriers in Financial Services. Programme Representative, Economics Department.

B

BA Economics

Yerevan State University · 2002–2006

Thesis in Commercial Banking, graded Excellent. Foundation in Armenian and regional economic structure.

+

Public Service

AGBU Young Professionals · 2006–2014

Steering Committee (Foreign Affairs). Led USAID/AGBU rural regeneration project endorsed by the US Ambassador. Developed UNHCR IT training initiative.

Armenian
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

"The hardest thing to copy is the courage to tell an owner no - with the financial model to prove it."

- Narek Ghazaryan

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