Vartan Djihanian has 30 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, and electoral politics, at the federal, state, and local levels. 

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Djihanian is currently the Director of Global Government Affairs at Lam Research, a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Djihanian leverages his strategic communications, government relations, and regulatory affairs skills to advocate for Lam's interests before policymakers, stakeholders, and relevant organizations and associations. 

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Prior to his current role, Djihanian served as the Director of the Western region in the Congressional and Public Affairs Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he helped develop pro-business legislative and political activities in five western states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Djihanian also assisted with the U.S. Chamber’s efforts to strengthen its relationships with Members of Congress and with state and local chambers of commerce throughout the western region.

Before the Chamber, Djihanian served as an adviser and communications director for various members of congress, including U.S. Reps. Buck McKeon (R-CA) and John Campbell (R-CA). In addition, he held senior roles for high-profile political campaigns including Tommy Thompson for U.S. Senate (R-WI), Joe DioGuardi for U.S. Senate (R-NY), and Jim Rogan for Congress (R-CA). He also served as a congressional page on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Djihanian holds a B.A. from UCLA and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Lauren, and their three young boys.