Looking ahead, Mr. Kalustyan is focused on expanding his business ventures along the East Coast while also dedicating time to advising startups and venture capitalists.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ, July 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Raymond B. Kalustyan has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Kalustyan enjoyed a fulfilling career in consulting and financial technology that spanned several decades, marked by leadership roles across several high-profile companies. Beginning his journey at IBM as an individual contributor in sales from 1981 to 1993, he honed his skills in the technology field. His tenure at Arthur Andersen further solidified his expertise before he took on significant responsibilities at Electronic Data Systems (EDS). At EDS, he served as a regional sales leader from 2001 to 2004 and then as a managing director and client executive until 2007. These roles underscored his adeptness in systems integration, outsourcing and sales within the financial services sector.
Continuing his upward career trajectory, Mr. Kalustyan joined Fiserv, where he held multiple leadership positions. From 2007 to 2009, he was a corporate senior vice president and managing partner, followed by a role as senior vice president and general manager overseeing Fiserv’s public sector financial services organization until 2015. His strategic vision was instrumental in driving growth and operational excellence. He subsequently worked for Oracle from 2015 to 2018, where he excelled as group vice president and general manager, leading the transformation of Oracle’s public sector consulting business toward cloud technology consulting capabilities. This pivot to various cloud systems marked a significant achievement under his leadership.
In recent years, Mr. Kalustyan served as vice president and general manager at Rackspace from 2019 to 2020, focusing on government solutions and cloud operations, and then moved on to Transitional Data Services as a senior vice president and strategic advisor for the public sector from 2020 to 2021. He continued his career at Fiserv from 2021 to 2022, where he held the position of vice president of strategy and relationship management within the financial services space. Concurrent to these roles, he founded Point North Advisors in 2020 and currently serves as its managing principal. His membership in the Executive Forum since 2020 highlights his ongoing commitment to professional development and industry engagement.
Mr. Kalustyan’s illustrious career was born of an impressive academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from Susquehanna University in 1978, followed by a Master of Business Administration from the Kogod School of Business at American University in 1980. Further enhancing his expertise, he later studied executive education and business strategy at London Business School in 2005 and executive education and personal leadership insights at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2012.
Mr. Kalustyan attributes his success to several critical factors that have helped him on his journey. He places great emphasis on leading by core values, where treating individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their position, is paramount. He also believes in speaking freely, welcomes new ideas and credits many of his accomplishments to mentoring and guiding individuals to achieve their best as well as sheer determination. Even in retirement, he has a vision of acquiring various businesses to create a regional company that can capture a significant share of the market.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Kalustyan is deeply involved in civic activities and has contributed to professional journals. His role as a former assistant coach for the Somerset Hills Soccer Club showcases his commitment to community service and youth development. Additionally, his contributions to professional journals reflect his dedication to sharing knowledge and insights gained throughout his career.
Looking ahead, Mr. Kalustyan is focused on expanding his business ventures along the East Coast while also dedicating time to advising startups and venture capitalists. With plans to travel extensively and engage in nonprofit work that aligns with his values, he is committed to making a positive impact on society His vision for setting up a nonprofit organization underscores his belief in giving back and contributing to meaningful causes.
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