THE FOUNDERS
ANELGA ARSLANIAN
Dr. Anelga Arslanian, an Armenian-Belgian philanthropist, completed her medical degree from Université libre de Bruxelles in 1983. Over the years, she has been actively engaged in humanitarian work through offering her medical skills and expertise to an international health and human rights organisation that aims to provide healthcare to the most vulnerable populations.
In 2020, Dr. Arslanian, alongside her children, established the Arslanian Foundation which, over the years, has been focusing on enhancing the well-being of Armenians through providing better healthcare, educational opportunities, and agricultural resources. Her unwavering commitment to human rights initiatives has touched the lives of countless individuals, and specifically Armenians, bringing hope and a brighter future to the Armenian community.
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LORI ARSLANIAN
Lori Arslanian was trained and developed her career in the demanding world of jewelry and diamonds, through internships within jewelry manufacturing houses in Europe and internationally, as well as experience in an auction house. After working in the diamond sector, she founded her own jewelry company, developing an approach that combines attention to detail, an understanding of luxury, and a creative vision.
Her path, shaped by numerous experiences in Belgium, Cyprus, Rome, London, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, reflects a strong ability to adapt and a deeply rooted curiosity. Driven by a strong sense of human sensitivity, she later chose to orient her career toward social engagement, supporting her mother in initiatives aiding underprivileged Armenians, and now places her organizational skills, international network, and personal commitment at the service of concrete projects with strong social impact.
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SAHAG ARSLANIAN
Sahag Arslanian is a third-generation member of the Arslanian diamond family, who have been pioneers in the diamond sector since 1950. He co-founded Arslanian Group NV in 2013 and became a Board Member and the Chief Financial Officer – later the Managing Director- of the Group with a focus on expanding the firm globally.
In these capacities, he oversees all operational aspects of the company, recognized as one of the leading players in the international rough diamond business. Sahag is a Board Member and the Vice-President of the AWDC, the apex organization of the Antwerp diamond sector, as well as a member of leading Diamond organizations worldwide such as the World Diamond Council and the Vice President of the Armenian Jeweler Association (AJA).
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LARA ARSLANIAN
Lara Arslanian is an interior designer with a refined artistic sensibility shaped by her academic background in Art and her MBA from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Her work reflects a rare balance between aesthetic intelligence and strategic vision, where creativity meets purpose.
In 2020, deeply affected by what she witnessed in Armenia and Artsakh, Lara responded not with indifference but with action. Seeing the devastation through traumatised eyes, she transformed her sorrow into a powerful initiative, launching an online art auction platform titled Protract ARTsakh. Through this project, art became a voice—one of resilience, solidarity, and hope—uniting artists and collectors around a shared humanitarian cause.
Graceful, compassionate, and quietly determined, Lara embodies the belief that beauty and meaning can coexist. She is someone who uses her talents not only to create inspiring spaces, but also to stand for culture, memory, and humanity when it matters most.
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OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
AELITA CHOBANYAN
Aelita Chobanyan completed her studies in Yerevan at the State University for Foreign Languages. As a student, she actively engaged as a volunteer in various projects, spanning environmental, humanitarian, and social initiatives.
In 2001, Aelita became the project manager of the Swiss humanitarian foundation, KASA. In 2010, she established a tourism agency that specializes in inbound tourism. In 2021, she founded an Adventure Tourism Center to promote her homeland. Following the conflict in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Aelita, along with her friends, extended aid to numerous refugees. During this humanitarian effort, she met Mrs. Anelga Arslanian, who had also been actively involved in projects assisting refugees and families of fallen soldiers from the war. Aelita took charge of the management and coordination of visits to these families. She currently leads various development projects and represents the Arslanian Foundation in Armenia.
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