Education

• Concordia University, Faculty of Commerce, Bachelor's in Finance and Business Administration (Montreal, Canada)

Professional Experience

• 2003-Present: Founder, Azad Pharma AG, specializing in the development of pharmaceutical raw materials (Schaffhausen, Switzerland) 
• 2000-2009: President, Tecan Robotics (Zurich, Switzerland) 
• 2000-2002: Executive Director, Asklia, Veterinary and Dental Company (Belp, Switzerland) 
• 1998-1999: Executive Director, Swiss Red Cross' Central Laboratories (Bern, Switzerland)
• 1990-1997: Vice President of European Operations, Cilag AG (Zug and Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
• Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc. (Rochester, USA) 
• 1969-1990: Worked in Pharmaceutical Industry, including Johnson & Johnson (USA and Canada)

Community Involvement

In 2017, Mihran Baronian established the Swiss-Armenian Chamber of Commerce to enhance Armenia’s economic development and bolster bilateral trade and cooperation. Under his leadership, groups of Swiss businessmen have visited Armenia to explore investment opportunities and strengthen business ties between the two countries

Mihran Baronian is a Swiss-Armenian businessman and philanthropist, currently serving as the President of the Armenian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Swiss charity, the Armenian Relief Fund. Founded in 1988 following the Spitak earthquake, the fund has also launched numerous charitable initiatives, especially in Armenia's border regions such as Tavush. 

Languages

• French
• Armenian
• English

Additional Information

Appointed Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Switzerland on July 26, 2024