YEREVAN, April 27. /ARKA/. Sona Ishkhanyan has been elected as Chair of the Acba Bank Board. She brings over 24 years of expertise in internal audit, enterprise risk management, and financial services.
Sona Ishkhanyan has dedicated 18 years to internal audit and risk management, including a four-year tenure at Deloitte & Touché LLP in San Francisco, USA.
For 13 years, she held the roles of Chairperson and member of the audit committees at ProCredit banks in Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova. Since May 2025, Sona Ishkhanyan has been part of the Acba Bank Board, having previously acted as Chairperson of the bank’s Audit Committee.
Her professional background encompasses the implementation of international financial control and corporate governance standards (SOX), the development of internal audit methodologies, financial reporting, business process evaluations, and cross-functional international management.
Sona Ishkhanyan earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska (USA) and is an alumnus of the Yerevan State University of Economics.
Acba Bank will persist in its operations aligned with the established strategic priorities focused on the bank’s ongoing development.
The Board of Acba Bank extends its appreciation to the former Chairman, Rafael Sargsyan, for his contributions to the bank’s management and growth.
Acba Bank stands as one of the foremost banks in Armenia and the leading institution in financing the agricultural sector of the country. Following its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021, Acba Bank now boasts around 5,000 shareholders. By adopting modern digital solutions and leveraging new technologies, the bank is enhancing the range and quality of its financial services.
Acba Bank has a presence in all regions of Armenia, operates 66 branches, and ranks among the largest employers in the country.
The activities of Acba Bank are overseen by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.-0-
