Elena Khachvankyan: Without sincerity, a board cannot function effectively

The true meaning of independence, the proper management of conflicts of interest, and the formation of a “working board” are among the key issues in modern banking governance. Banks.am spoke with Elena Khachvankyan, a member of the Board of IDBank, about these topics.

- At the Fast-Forward 2026 conference, you used an interesting formulation, describing independence as the “air” of conflict-of-interest management. On a more practical level, what does that “air” represent in the board’s day-to-day work?

- One of the most important functions of an independent board is to identify, manage, and prevent conflicts of interest that may arise at different levels, including within the board itself.

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