On December 22, the 26th regular Congress of the Football Federation of Armenia was held.
At the end of the Congress agenda, the election of a new member of the FFA Executive Committee took place. Anna Ohanyan, Development Director of FC Noah, was elected as a new member of the FFA Executive Committee.
FC Noah congratulates Anna Ohanyan on her new position and wishes her productive work for the benefit of Armenian football.
Below we present the biography of Anna Ohanyan:
Date of Birth: April 22, 1992
Nationality: Armenian
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Development Director – FC Noah
22.01.2024 – Present | Yerevan, Armenia
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Leads UEFA and national licensing processes, ensuring full regulatory, financial, and organizational compliance
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Implements the club’s strategic development in line with the vision and long-term goals of the club president
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Manages marketing, branding, public relations, and commercial development processes
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Oversees the organization of matchdays for UEFA and national competitions, ensuring high operational standards
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Manages UEFA Time, FIFA TMS, and national FMS platforms, ensuring accuracy of player and match data
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Acts as the main liaison between UEFA, the Football Federation of Armenia, and international clubs during European competitions
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Maintains direct communication with players, providing professional support
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Works closely with the head coach on planning, resource allocation, and compliance matters
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Organizes logistics for international matches, including charter flights and coordination of fan delegations
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Develops and implements fan engagement strategies, including the creation of fan clubs and merchandising
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Carries out high-level assignments entrusted by the club president across various areas
Director of International and Public Relations – Public Television of Armenia
01.03.2023 – 22.01.2024 | Yerevan, Armenia
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Establishment and development of bilateral cooperation with international partners
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Management of donor relations and coordination of grant programs
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Coordination of co-production projects and international events
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Acquisition of broadcasting rights for films, TV shows, concerts, news content, international formats, and sports competitions
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Promotion of Public Television’s products
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Information support for major company projects
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Continuous external communication with media, NGOs, and partners
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Planning and organization of events
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Management of the company’s website and social media platforms
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Production of promotional and representative materials (videos, photo reports, reports)
Head of Press – Armenian Delegation to Eurovision Song Contest
Head of Public Relations and Digital Communications – Public Television of Armenia
31.01.2021 – 2023 | Yerevan, Armenia
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Promotion of Public Television’s products
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Information support for major company projects
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Building a positive public image of the company’s management and staff
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Coordination of external communications
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Planning and implementation of events
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Management of the website and social media platforms
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Production of advertising content
Head of Press – Armenian Delegation to Eurovision Song Contest
Communications Coordinator – Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022
01.01.2022 – 12.12.2022 | Yerevan, Armenia
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Development and implementation of branding and printed materials for the contest
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Development and implementation of public relations strategy
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Development and implementation of social media strategy and action plan
Lecturer in PR and Media Relations – Yerevan State University
01.09.2022 – 2024 | Yerevan, Armenia
Press Secretary to the Minister – Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
2015 – 12.2020 | Yerevan, Armenia
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Supervision of the Public Relations Department
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Media relations management
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Organization of interviews and provision of official comments
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Development of strategic communication programs
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Supervision of video production
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Delivery of public statements
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Public coverage of state policies and reforms
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Social media management and preparation of press releases
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Drafting speeches, key messages, and statements for the Minister
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Management of the Minister’s agenda with the private sector and international guests
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Preparation and review of information packages
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Monitoring the information field, identifying and countering disinformation
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Advising structural units of the ministry on strategic communications
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Execution of other official assignments
Additional Experience
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Professional Fellow, U.S. Department of State / American Councils for International Education — 2019
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Co-Chair on Human Rights, European Democrat Students Organization — 2015–2018
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Trainee, European Parliament — 2015
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Assistant to the Minister, Ministry of Urban Development of the Republic of Armenia — 2014–2015
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Civil Servant, National Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia — 2011–2014
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TV Host and Journalist, “We Are” Program, Public Television of Armenia — 2008–2010
EDUCATION
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Executive Leadership Program for Football Managers – Harvard Business School,
2025 – Present -
Master’s Degree in Political Science – Brusov State University, 2012–2015
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Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics (International Journalism) – Brusov State University, 2008–2013
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Armenian – Native
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English – Proficient (C2)
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Russian – Advanced (C1)
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French – Basic (A2)