Ripa Hovsepyan

IMBA student, IE Business School

About Ripa Hovsepyan

Bringing Global Perspective & Proven Expertise to Drive Impact

Impact and a global mindset have been part of my life since I first began traveling and living in different countries. From the Caucasus region to Europe, Asia, and the US, I’ve seen firsthand how creative ideas, creative thinking, collaborative diverse teams, partnerships, and human-centred leadership can transform communities, organizations, and even countries.

Currently, as an International MBA candidate at IE Business School, I am expanding my expertise into digital business, transformation & innovation, and ethical leadership - building on 9+ years of cross-sector, cross-cultural experience in driving impactful outcomes in diverse environments.

• Deep understanding of cultural nuances and behaviors that cross boundaries.
• A proven track record in relationship building, partnership management, negotiation, project & operations management, and strategic planning.
• Orchestrated 80+ projects, events ranging from small-scale workshops to international conferences, forums, and expos.
• Strong expertise in cross-cultural and cross-functional communication with government officials, multinational companies, CEO's, executives, and senior managers. Stakeholder management.
• Experience contributing to innovation-driven projects (tech & Edtech), with strong skills in leveraging technology for organizational advancement.
• Leadership in mentoring teams, capacity building, driving collaboration, and achieving results in diverse settings.
• A creative and tech-savvy approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Beyond my professional work, I’m a traveler, life-long learner, writer, and dancer—passions that keep me curious, adaptive, and deeply connected to people from all walks of life.

I am a/an:

Alum: Women In Business Programme Women In Business Scholar

University

IE Business School

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2025

Research Topic

Business & Management

Area of Expertise

Business and Management Coaching and Mentoring Diversity and Inclusion Economics Entrepreneurship Leadership

I am from:

Armenia

I speak:

Armenian English Mandarin Russian

My hobbies/interests are:

Dance Foreign languages Meditation Music Reading Swimming Travelling Writing/blogging Yoga

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

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