- October 19, 2026
- Category: Announcements, News
On October 15, 2026, Arpi Karapetyan, Chairman of the Armenian HR Association and Founder and General Director of Cascade People & Business, was elected to the Board of the European Association for People Management (EAPM) during its Delegates Assembly held in Athens, Greece.
This election marks a significant international professional achievement, bringing Karapetyan into the governing body of one of Europe’s most established and influential professional organizations in human resource management.
Founded in 1962, the EAPM is an independent, non-profit organization that brings together national HR associations across Europe.
With 36 member organizations representing more than 250,000 HR professionals, EAPM has played an important role in advancing the HR profession for over six decades.
The association’s mission is to connect and support national HR associations, promote professional standards, facilitate knowledge exchange and international cooperation, and strengthen the strategic role of people management in organizations and society.
EAPM provides a platform for collaboration on key challenges shaping the future of work, including leadership, workforce transformation, talent development, digitalization, and the evolving role of HR.
EAPM is also a founding member of the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA), an international organization connecting more than 95 national HR associations and representing approximately 700,000 HR professionals worldwide.
Through this affiliation, EAPM contributes to the global exchange of professional knowledge, the advancement of people management practices, and international dialogue on the future of the HR profession.
EAPM is governed by its Delegates Assembly, representing national member associations, and an eight-member elected Board responsible for the organization’s executive governance, strategic direction, and international cooperation.
Election to the Board represents both international professional recognition and a significant responsibility to contribute to the development of the HR profession across Europe.
As a Board member, Arpi Karapetyan will participate in guiding EAPM’s strategic priorities, strengthening collaboration among member associations, and supporting initiatives that advance the role of HR professionals in business and society.
An Important International Professional Milestone
Arpi Karapetyan has dedicated her professional career to advancing human resource management, leadership development, and professional education.
As Chairman of the Armenian HR Association, she has contributed to strengthening the HR professional community, promoting international partnerships, and expanding access to professional knowledge and development opportunities.
Her election to the EAPM Board represents a new stage in her international professional engagement and an opportunity to contribute to the future of people management at the European and global levels.
The Armenian HR Association congratulates Arpi Karapetyan on this important achievement and wishes her success in her new international role.