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Andrea Pampanini, a proud Armenian by choice
by Florence Avakian
http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-08-23-andrea-pampanini-a-proud-armenian-by-choice-
Published: Thursday August 23, 2012
Andrea Pampanini.
New York - Andrea Pampanini lost his long fight with heart disease on
July 5 in New York. Services were held at St. Illuminators Armenian
Cathedral in New York with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetary. Surviving
him are his wife Annie (nee Sandrik), daughter Taline, son-in-law Mark
Batsyan,and several relatives around the world.
Born in Europe of an Italian father and English mother, Andrea was
both an international personality as well as a proud Armenian by
choice. He was educated at England's Cambridge University studying
physics and other sciences, and then at the Harvard University
Business School.
A roommate at Harvard remembers, "When I checked into my room, Andrea
was already there and scooped me up and said, `We are going to Revere
Beach. By the time the afternoon excursion was over we had bonded,
something that was easy to do with this jovial character with the wide
grin and quick wit." And this is how many who knew Andrea remember him
- a charming personality who could uniquely and warmly interact with
people of all cultures, and backgrounds.
Fluent in several languages, and with an uncanny understanding of
world affairs, he joined the International Basic Economic Corporation
with David Lilienthal and Rodman Rockefeller as a consultant, and
plunged into the world of public works, especially in the Middle East.
His consulting expertise was sought by Booz Allen Hamilton where as a
partner he opened offices in several countries, including a special
program for the Saudi Royal family where he oversaw the work of the
international construction giant, the Bechtel Corporation. He led this
project which involved the building of the two large industrial cities
of Yanbu and Jubail, centers of petroleum refining.
His success here led to many consulting assignments with high ranking
members of the Saudi hierarchy. Concerned with the issue of water
resources in Saudi Arabia, he worked on this problem in the last
several years, and authored seven books on this and other challenges
there. During this period, Andrea also created his own successful
consulting firm, Turnaround Associates which had clients in New York,
Europe and Iran.
Though thoroughly ensconced in his business, he was equally involved
in Armenian projects with his devoted wife Annie, an MA and MEd
graduate of Columbia University. He was with her while she worked on
the Board of the Armenian Assembly of America, and as a National
Committee of America member, then as the Executive Director of the
Armenia Fund helping Armenia recover after the earthquake. A risk
taker, he went to Armenia alone during the very difficult time where
there were no lights and no fuel, doing what he could do to help.
When the National Philharmonic Orchestra was created after Armenia's
independence, both Annie and Andrea worked as Board members raising
funds and awareness for this endeavor, even buying instruments for the
musicians. His love of music and culture also led him to serve on
committees to increase interest in music in New York City's public
schools.
He also went to Karabagh three times. Understanding the desperate need
in Karabagh for agricultural advancements and animal husbandry, he
brought American and Italian members of his team from the
International Basic Economic Group IBEC and reorganized the
agricultural system with sponsorship from The Armenia Fund. He also
generously brought his business skills to the St. Illuminator Armenian
Cathedral.
A charismatic and dedicated personality who lit up a room the minute
he entered, he will be deeply missed by his family, and his many
friends and business associates around the world.
by Florence Avakian
http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-08-23-andrea-pampanini-a-proud-armenian-by-choice-
Published: Thursday August 23, 2012
Andrea Pampanini.
New York - Andrea Pampanini lost his long fight with heart disease on
July 5 in New York. Services were held at St. Illuminators Armenian
Cathedral in New York with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetary. Surviving
him are his wife Annie (nee Sandrik), daughter Taline, son-in-law Mark
Batsyan,and several relatives around the world.
Born in Europe of an Italian father and English mother, Andrea was
both an international personality as well as a proud Armenian by
choice. He was educated at England's Cambridge University studying
physics and other sciences, and then at the Harvard University
Business School.
A roommate at Harvard remembers, "When I checked into my room, Andrea
was already there and scooped me up and said, `We are going to Revere
Beach. By the time the afternoon excursion was over we had bonded,
something that was easy to do with this jovial character with the wide
grin and quick wit." And this is how many who knew Andrea remember him
- a charming personality who could uniquely and warmly interact with
people of all cultures, and backgrounds.
Fluent in several languages, and with an uncanny understanding of
world affairs, he joined the International Basic Economic Corporation
with David Lilienthal and Rodman Rockefeller as a consultant, and
plunged into the world of public works, especially in the Middle East.
His consulting expertise was sought by Booz Allen Hamilton where as a
partner he opened offices in several countries, including a special
program for the Saudi Royal family where he oversaw the work of the
international construction giant, the Bechtel Corporation. He led this
project which involved the building of the two large industrial cities
of Yanbu and Jubail, centers of petroleum refining.
His success here led to many consulting assignments with high ranking
members of the Saudi hierarchy. Concerned with the issue of water
resources in Saudi Arabia, he worked on this problem in the last
several years, and authored seven books on this and other challenges
there. During this period, Andrea also created his own successful
consulting firm, Turnaround Associates which had clients in New York,
Europe and Iran.
Though thoroughly ensconced in his business, he was equally involved
in Armenian projects with his devoted wife Annie, an MA and MEd
graduate of Columbia University. He was with her while she worked on
the Board of the Armenian Assembly of America, and as a National
Committee of America member, then as the Executive Director of the
Armenia Fund helping Armenia recover after the earthquake. A risk
taker, he went to Armenia alone during the very difficult time where
there were no lights and no fuel, doing what he could do to help.
When the National Philharmonic Orchestra was created after Armenia's
independence, both Annie and Andrea worked as Board members raising
funds and awareness for this endeavor, even buying instruments for the
musicians. His love of music and culture also led him to serve on
committees to increase interest in music in New York City's public
schools.
He also went to Karabagh three times. Understanding the desperate need
in Karabagh for agricultural advancements and animal husbandry, he
brought American and Italian members of his team from the
International Basic Economic Group IBEC and reorganized the
agricultural system with sponsorship from The Armenia Fund. He also
generously brought his business skills to the St. Illuminator Armenian
Cathedral.
A charismatic and dedicated personality who lit up a room the minute
he entered, he will be deeply missed by his family, and his many
friends and business associates around the world.