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Chairman of the Investment Bank of Sberbank after its acquisition of Troika Dialog.

Ruben Vardanian is Chairman of the Investment Bank of Sberbank after its acquisition of Troika Dialog. Previously, Vardanian worked at Troika Dialog since it was founded and was head of the company since 1992. He is an active member of many business organisations, notably the Russian Union of Industrialists and... Read more

Popular Talks by Ruben Vardanian

  • Business and Finance
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation
  • Investment Banking
  • Leadership
  • Education

Biography

Ruben Vardanian is Chairman of the Investment Bank of Sberbank after its acquisition of Troika Dialog.

Previously, Vardanian worked at Troika Dialog since it was founded and was head of the company since 1992. He is an active member of many business organisations, notably the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
Vardanian has been a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of Strategy Committee of AK Bars Bank, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and a Member of Novatek’s Board of Directors. He was appointed CEO of Rosgosstrakh and was Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.

He is a member of the Coordination Board of the Armenia 2020 project and member of the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia board of trustees. He is also a director of a fund established by the International Baccalaureate Organization to promote education worldwide, and a Member of the Supervisory Board of the Russian National Orchestra.

Vardanian has been named “Businessperson of the Year” by the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia for his “significant contribution to business in Russia and commitment to the highest standards of business ethics”. He was also named “Investment Banker of the Year” in RosBusinessConsulting’s annual “Person of the Year” award, while Fortune magazine, in an article on the next generation of global leaders, named him one of its “Rising Stars”.

Vardanian has been ranked as one of Russia’s top three business leaders by the National Association of Managers. He has won the Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Russia and was named “Investment Banker of the Year” by NAUFOR.

In 2005, Ruben Vardanian invited other Russian prominent businesspeople to set up the first Russian international business school – Skolkovo.

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What topics does Ruben Vardanian speak about?

Ruben Vardanian speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ruben to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Ruben Vardanian available for international events?

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Does Ruben Vardanian deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ruben Vardanian is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Ruben Vardanian?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ruben can accommodate.

Can Ruben Vardanian tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

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What languages does Ruben Vardanian present in?

Ruben Vardanian delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Ruben Vardanian a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Ruben Vardanian's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Ruben's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Ruben Vardanian speak at?

Ruben Vardanian can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Ruben's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Ruben Vardanian offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ruben Vardanian is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Ruben Vardanian?

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