Mr. Setrakian has over 20 years experience advising many of the world’s largest and most successful companies.  His work focuses on the development and implementation of strategies and processes that lead to significant improvements in profitability and corporate value.  He has led the work of hundreds of management consultants in engagements in over 20 countries on six continents. 

Mr. Setrakian is currently Managing Director of Applied Predictive Technologies (“APT”), a software and services firm that he co-founded.  APT helps leading retailers, financial service providers and consumer goods companies to optimize Marketing, Operations and Capital Investment decisions.

Prior to co-founding APT, Mr. Setrakian sat on the Board of Directors of Oliver Wyman (formerly Mercer Management Consulting), one of the world’s largest general management consulting firms.  He led the firm's consulting activities in the Energy and Process Industries around the world, and headed the company’s San Francisco office, which he founded.

Prior to joining Oliver Wyman Mr. Setrakian was Vice President of Golden State Vintners, one of California’s largest wineries.  Subsequently he sat on the company’s Board of Directors, during which the board negotiated the successful sale of the company.

He currently sits on the Boards of Directors of APT, The Buena Vista Funds, University Games, and the San Francisco Zoo.  He is a past board member of The California Wine Institute, the California Brandy Advisory Board, and Mid-State Horticultural Company.