Sergey Hayrapetyan
About Sergey Hayrapetyan
Sergey Hayrapetyan serves as the Senior Director of Enterprise Risk & Compliance at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in global risk management and humanitarian aid, he has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Save the Children International and Armenian Caritas.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Sergey Hayrapetyan currently holds the position of Senior Director, Enterprise Risk & Compliance at Catholic Relief Services, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Director, Global Risk & Compliance from 2017 to 2023. His tenure at Catholic Relief Services spans multiple roles, including Senior Advisor for Operational Excellence and Head of Management Quality (Operations). His work has focused on optimizing processes for critical aid delivery and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sergey Hayrapetyan has a diverse educational background. He studied General Medical Care at Vanadzor State Medical College, where he achieved the status of Certified Nurse Practitioner. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Audit from the University of International Economic Relations and an MS in Economics from the same institution. Additionally, he has obtained several certificates from Cornell University, including in Systems Design and Project Leadership, Measuring and Improving Business Performance, and Organizational Leadership.
Background
Sergey Hayrapetyan's commitment to humanitarian work was influenced by his experience witnessing the Armenian earthquake at the age of 11. He has held various positions in the humanitarian sector, including Emergency Program Manager at Armenian Caritas and Director of Support Services at Save the Children International. His international experience includes roles in countries such as Angola, Iraq, and Jordan, where he has contributed to program support and operational management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sergey Hayrapetyan has played a significant role in raising awareness about humanitarian crises, particularly in Artsakh, advocating for international intervention and support. He has led efforts to balance risk and operational excellence, focusing on building ethical frameworks that support the mission of serving vulnerable populations. His leadership has been instrumental in optimizing processes for aid delivery in challenging environments.
Current Involvement and Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at Catholic Relief Services, Sergey Hayrapetyan is involved with the 120K Project as a supporter and serves on the Board of Advisors for the World Trade Center Institute. These positions reflect his ongoing commitment to humanitarian efforts and organizational leadership, as he continues to engage with initiatives that support global relief and development.