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AmCham Azerbaijan Elects New Board of Directors and President at 2026 Annual General Meeting
American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 17, 2026, bringing together members of the Chamber for one of the organization's most important annual events. The AGM featured the election of the new Board of Directors and President, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Chamber's leadership.
The Annual General Meeting opened with welcoming remarks from Mr. Zaur Karimov, Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan. He warmly welcomed members and guests, expressed appreciation to the outgoing Board of Directors for their dedication and service to the Chamber, and recognized the candidates standing for election for their willingness to contribute to AmCham's future development. Mr. Karimov highlighted the Chamber's achievements over the past year and underscored the importance of strong leadership and member engagement in advancing the organization's mission.
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Emil Huseynov from Azerbaijani HR Institute, who was elected Chairman of the General Meeting. Mr. Adil Huseyn and Ms. Saadat Mutalimova served as tellers. During the proceedings, Mr. Huseynov introduced the 15 candidates competing for 10 available seats on the Board of Directors.
The outgoing President of AmCham Azerbaijan, Mr. Dayanat Sadullayev highlighted the Chamber's key accomplishments and milestones achieved during his tenure. In his farewell address, he reflected on the initiatives undertaken under his leadership, expressed sincere appreciation to the AmCham community for its unwavering commitment and support, and extended his best wishes to the incoming Board as they continue advancing the Chamber's mission and strategic priorities.
The election process was conducted through a confidential ballot among the authorized representatives of AmCham's Regular Members—respected business leaders recognized for their strong reputation and standing within the business community.
Following the vote count, the Chairman officially announced the newly elected Board of Directors, who will serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028:
- Nuran Kerimov, Managing Partner, Deloitte
- Oscar Bogopolski, CEO, McDonald's Azerbaijan
- Niyazi Amirbayov, CEO, AgroDairy
- Imran Ahmadzada, Head of NEQSOL Holding Azerbaijan and CFO of NEQSOL Holding Global
- Elyar Aliyev, Vice President Legal, bp Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye Region
- Sharaf Asgarova, Corporate Affairs Manager, PMI
- Ilham Azizov, Founder and Director, iTech Group LLC
- Ramil Eyyubov, Regional Director, Caucasus and Central Asia, Cisco
- Gunay Jalilova, Deputy CEO, Yelo Bank
- Orkhan Mikayil, CEO, Aqualink LLC
In the second part of the election process, Mr. Nuran Kerimov, Managing Partner at Deloitte, was elected President of AmCham Azerbaijan for the upcoming term.
As AmCham Azerbaijan looks ahead, the Chamber remains committed to strengthening the business environment, fostering public-private dialogue, and supporting the continued development of trade and investment opportunities in Azerbaijan.
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