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Vardan Mkrtchian

@vardanmkrtchian

International business development at Van Ardi LLC, expanding exports 25% across international markets.

Armenia
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At Van Ardi LLC, I expanded distribution across the USA, Canada, Europe, and Russia, increasing export sales by 25%. I also secured distributors in Cyprus and China and represented the company at international trade exhibitions.

At FreeStyle LLC, I negotiated with international brand leaders and launched Puma and New Balance in Armenia. As Regional Brand Manager for Cole Haan, I directed commercial operations across three countries and expanded the retail network to seven stores.

At Trendex Group LLC, I directed the Karl Lagerfeld launch in Armenia, coordinating store setup, seasonal buying, recruitment, training, and the grand opening. Earlier, I supported brand management and launches at Geox Armenia and Hermès, Shiseido & Niche Perfumes & Cosmetics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FL

Head of Business Development

FreeStyle LLC

Jan 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 9 months)

Negotiated with 15+ CEOs and Presidents of international brands and arranged 10+ executive partnership meetings. Launched Puma (3 stores) and New Balance (1 store) in Armenia and developed strategic partnerships supporting portfolio expansion.

FL

Regional Brand Manager | Europe & Central Asia (Cole Haan)

FreeStyle LLC

Dec 2020 - Oct 2025 (4 years 10 months)

Directed commercial operations across Armenia, Georgia, and Uzbekistan, overseeing 8 retail stores, annual budgets exceeding $1.5M, and teams of 150+ employees. Led the expansion of the Cole Haan retail network to 7 stores and managed end-to-end retail operations.

GA

Chain Visual Merchandiser & Brand Manager's Assistant

Geox Armenia

May 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Implemented visual merchandising standards and supported product launches.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EU

Eurasia International University

Master of International Law, International Law

Pursuing a Master of International Law at Eurasia International University, expected to complete in 2026.

EA

European Educational Academy

Bachelor of Law, Law

Earned a Bachelor of Law from the European Educational Academy.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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