LONDON – Lion Finance Group PLC announced the appointment of Armen Orujyan as an independent non-executive director to its board, effective today.
The appointment followed a recruitment process led by the company’s Nomination Committee with support from an executive search firm, according to a press release statement.
Orujyan will serve on the Risk Committee and Nomination Committee. He currently serves as founder and CEO of Curio Ventures, a firm focused on deep-tech innovation. He holds a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University and a B.A. from UCLA.
Orujyan previously served as founding CEO of the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology, where he worked on initiatives in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and other STEM fields. He founded Athgo Corporation, a global entrepreneurship platform recognized by the UN that worked with innovators across 80 countries.
His previous roles include founding member and co-chairman of the UN’s Global Alliance for ICT and Development and commissioner on the UN’s Broadband Commission for Digital Development. He has also held advisory positions at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Asia Society Global Council.
Mel Carvill, chair of Lion Finance Group, said in a statement: “We are delighted to welcome Armen to the Board. His unique combination of deep-tech leadership, international policy expertise, and proven capability in building innovation ecosystems will bring valuable insight to our strategic agenda.”
The company stated there are no additional details required under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8.
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