Timeline of Hrayr Hakobyan's
Journey
From cooperative businesses to luxury vineyards
From cooperative businesses to luxury vineyards
From cooperative businesses to luxury vineyards
1959
1959
Hrayr Fransikovic Hakobyan was born in the village of Bazarchay, Syunik region, Armenia.
Hrayr Fransikovic Hakobyan was born in the village of Bazarchay, Syunik region, Armenia.
1977-1982
In 1977, he was drafted into military service.
After being demobilised, he entered the Armenian Agricultural Institute in the Faculty of Accounting,
which he graduated in 1982.
1977-1982
In 1977, he was drafted into military service.
After being demobilised, he entered the Armenian Agricultural Institute in the Faculty of Accounting,
which he graduated in 1982.
1977-1982
In 1977, he was drafted into military service.
After being demobilised, he entered the Armenian Agricultural Institute in the Faculty of Accounting,
which he graduated in 1982.
1982-1985
1982-1985
In 1982 he began his career in the city of Aparan as a chief accountant to the city. In 1985, he worked as a lecturer at the Armenian Agricultural Institute teaching accounting.
In 1982 he began his career in the city of Aparan as a chief accountant to the city. In 1985, he worked as a lecturer at the Armenian Agricultural Institute teaching accounting.
1987–1990
Active in the early stages of Armenia’s cooperative businesses, serving as a member of the advisory board for the Russian Cooperative Society.
In 1987 he started his first company "Lusine" cooperative, producing bread and bakery products.
He continued to manage small businesses under the Soviet regime, including shoe manufacturing, and lamp manufacturing, for the Soviet market.
1987–1990
Active in the early stages of Armenia’s cooperative businesses, serving as a member of the advisory board for the Russian Cooperative Society.
In 1987 he started his first company "Lusine" cooperative, producing bread and bakery products.
He continued to manage small businesses under the Soviet regime, including shoe manufacturing, and lamp manufacturing, for the Soviet market.
1991
1991
Armenia declared independence from the Soviet Union.
Co-founded the first charter airlines from Armenia to Russia and the UAE.
Began involvement in the aviation industry with the export and import of passengers and cargo.
Armenia declared independence from the Soviet Union.
Co-founded the first charter airlines from Armenia to Russia and the UAE.
Began involvement in the aviation industry with the export and import of passengers and cargo.
1992
Launched the first transit flight from Nijni Novgorod, Russia to Dubai, UAE.
Opened a tour agency in Yerevan, Armenia.
1992
Launched the first transit flight from Nijni Novgorod, Russia to Dubai, UAE.
Opened a tour agency in Yerevan, Armenia.
1994
1994
Established a car dealership and service center in Armenia, which is still operating today.
Established a car dealership and service center in Armenia, which is still operating today.
1995
The Yerevan Champagne Wine Factory OJSC was privatized (founded in 1930) and reorganized into an Open Joint Stock Company. Until his day it is one of the largest producers of alcoholic beverages in Armenia.
1995
The Yerevan Champagne Wine Factory OJSC was privatized (founded in 1930) and reorganized into an Open Joint Stock Company. Until his day it is one of the largest producers of alcoholic beverages in Armenia.
1997
1997
Opened the first Golden Fish restaurant in Yerevan, Armenia and the "Griktour LLC" in Lake Sevan.
Opened the first Golden Fish restaurant in Yerevan, Armenia and the "Griktour LLC" in Lake Sevan.
1998
Expanded Golden Fish to Moscow, Russia, opening the second branch and established "Capital Invest LLC", engaged in brokerage services in the Armenian market.
1998
Expanded Golden Fish to Moscow, Russia, opening the second branch and established "Capital Invest LLC", engaged in brokerage services in the Armenian market.
2000
2000
Started a fish-breeding farm in Armenia, which later began caviar production in 2014.
Started a fish-breeding farm in Armenia, which later began caviar production in 2014.
2002
Co-founded Armenian International Airlines, operating flights to destinations including Paris, Athens, Beirut, Dubai, Nijni Novgorod, and Kiev.
2002
Co-founded Armenian International Airlines, operating flights to destinations including Paris, Athens, Beirut, Dubai, Nijni Novgorod, and Kiev.
2004
2004
Opened two small bed-and-breakfasts in Sevan and Tsaghkadzor.
Opened two small bed-and-breakfasts in Sevan and Tsaghkadzor.
2006
Purchased Domaine de Chatenay, a 16th-century chateau in Cognac, France. Began renovation of the château, completing it in 2012–2013. Producing and selling eau-de-vie running a distillery and vineyard.
2006
Purchased Domaine de Chatenay, a 16th-century chateau in Cognac, France. Began renovation of the château, completing it in 2012–2013. Producing and selling eau-de-vie running a distillery and vineyard.
2013–2015
2013–2015
Transformed Domaine de Chatenay property into a luxury hotel, Cognac Club, restaurant, seminar rooms, and wedding venue.
Transformed Domaine de Chatenay property into a luxury hotel, Cognac Club, restaurant, seminar rooms, and wedding venue.
2015-modern day
Producing and selling eau-de-vie and running a distillery and vineyard.
2015-modern day
Producing and selling eau-de-vie and running a distillery and vineyard.
2021
2021
Established the N'tanik Project, which consists of systemic agricultural complexes of sustainable production which serve to attract investment and encourage self-sustaining prosperity within Armenian villages.
Established the N'tanik Project, which consists of systemic agricultural complexes of sustainable production which serve to attract investment and encourage self-sustaining prosperity within Armenian villages.
