About Us

Why Matena?

The name “Matena” is symbolically derived from մատեան (matean, "book") and embodies the historical aspiration of the Armenian people for the book and education.

Mission

Matena is an Armenia-based international school that contributes to the development of professional skills and leadership qualities by collecting, advancing, and sharing the best knowledge and leading global practices for those who continuously pursue professional and personal growth, empowering them to drive progress, innovation, and excellence in their fields and beyond.

Vision

In cooperation with our world-renowned partners and by combining the best local expertise with high-level international experience, Matena seeks to become one of the leading centers of professional education for both Armenia and the region.

Founders

Ruben Vardanyan
Ruben Vardanyan
Founding partner of SKOLKOVO School of Management and UWC Dilijan International School
Ruben Hayrapetyan
Ruben Hayrapetyan
Doctor of Sciences in Economics, Professor

Team

Ruben Hayrapetyan
Ruben Hayrapetyan
Co-founder, CEO
Tigran Mnatsakanyan
Tigran Mnatsakanyan
Academic Director
Lilit Gyulgyulyan
Lilit Gyulgyulyan
Head of Programs
Alina Ktoyan
Alina Ktoyan
Program Manager
Gayane Muradyan
Gayane Muradyan
Administrative Manager
Astghik Sargsyan
Astghik Sargsyan
Program Manager
Haykuhi Grigoryan
Haykuhi Grigoryan
Content Marketing Manager
Silviya Hovnanyan
Silviya Hovnanyan
Program Specialist