THE TEAM
Empowering the mission

Armand Arton
Founder
Armand Arton is a visionary entrepreneur, dedicated philanthropist, and a Global Citizen. As a trusted adviser to governments around the world, Armand continues to empower his mission with the Global Citizen Forum.

Hrant Boghossian
Co-Founder
Hrant Boghossian is the creative mind behind the Global Citizen Forum. In addition to his background as an architect, he carries the vision to innovate and the drive to propel the team forward with new initiatives.

Zahara Malik
Curator-in-Chief
With a wealth of global experience and a focus on sustainable development and impact, as Head of Programming and Partnerships, Zahara works to nurture and strengthen strategic collaborations that advance the Forum's mission.

Milos Stojanovic
Executive Director
Milos Stojanovic’s targeted and efficient collaboration with government bodies, foreign agencies and the business sector, along with his knowledge of the global political landscape, make him an invaluable asset to the organization.

Maria Bogomolova
Project Manager
An experienced event professional with a diverse background, Maria is keen to enable stronger cross-institutional collaboration on the most pertinent global challenges and curate an unforgettable experience for the community.

Teresa Esmezyan
Communications Manager
A published author and creative editor, Teresa curates meaningful communication strategies for the organization through the voice and lens of a global citizen and is the gifted storyteller behind the Global Citizen Magazine.