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PRESS RELEASE

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

AGBU’s Young Professionals of Toronto Hosts “Leadership in
Organizations” Panel Discussion with Top Executives

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, over 60 Armenian young professionals
attended a panel discussion entitled “Leadership in Organizations:
Experiential Strategies for Success,” hosted by the AGBU Young
Professionals of Toronto (YPTO) at the AGBU Toronto Center.

The “Leadership in Organizations” panel discussion was led by successful
business leaders from various industries and backgrounds, including
Silva Basmajian, executive producer of the National Film Board of Canada
– Ontario Centre; Tanya Khojajian, senior manager of Accenture; Berge
Papazian, who is secretary of the AGBU Board of Directors and a founding
partner of Papazian, Heisey, Myers, Barristers & Solicitors; and Jack
Stepanian, formerly of Rogers Communications and CIBC bank.

During the course of the lively discussion, which was moderated by YPTO
Steering Committee member Talar Sahsuvaroglu, panelists shared their
insights and experiences on personal and strategic leadership, and
engaged in a Q&A with audience members. The discussion was motivating
and encouraging, and offered attendees valuable tips and secrets for
success. The panel discussion was followed by a networking reception
providing YPs an opportunity to meet and connect with each other as well
as with the guest speakers.

The AGBU Young Professionals of Toronto, a volunteer-run organization,
has been offering Armenian young professionals a diverse calendar of
events since 2006. YPTO is dedicated to bringing together like-minded
young professionals, and offering resources to help promote talent,
self-development, and personal and professional success. For more
information about YPTO, please email yptoronto@gmail.com or visit

Established in 1906, AGBU () is the world’s largest
non-profit Armenian organization. Headquartered in New York City, AGBU
preserves and promotes the Armenian identity and heritage through
educational, cultural and humanitarian programs, annually touching the
lives of some 400,000 Armenians around the world.

For more information about AGBU and its worldwide programs, please visit

From: Baghdasarian