Karen Akopian

• AI Transformation & Upskilling: Actively training as an advanced AI practitioner

within the 10x.team AI Academy (Level 2: AI Prompt Practitioner).

• Technical Mastery: Completed rigorous operational training modules covering AI

Limits, Prompt Anatomy, Context & Constraints, Error Spotting and Reasoning Requests to

practically apply generative AI architectures to enterprise finance.

• • M&A Advisory: Strategic advisor to a corporate bank regarding M&A transactions within the FMCG sector. Accomplished projects:

◦ o Acquiring Private label Pet Food manufacturer

◦ o Ply-wood manufacturer acquisition and integration

◦ o Post-acquisition integration of hygiene products manufacturer

• • P&L Responsibility: Managed a global group P&L of USD 1.4 billion with 6,000 FTE

• • Governance Design: Partnered with McKinsey to design a new holding governance structure, improving compliance and efficiency across iGaming, banking, and FinTech.

• • Function Building: Established the CFO & COO functions from the ground up, implementing group-wide policies and procurement systems.