Ramil Asadulzade

International Oil & Gas Executive

International Industry

About

Ramil Asadulzade is an accomplished international executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across finance, energy, and corporate strategy. Most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of SOCAR Petroleum SA, he previously held Chief Financial Officer roles for more than a decade, leading complex multinational operations across Azerbaijan, Turkey, Switzerland, and Romania. His expertise spans International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), risk management, corporate governance, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, M&A, supply chain optimization, and strategic transformation. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for strengthening institutional frameworks, improving operational efficiency, and building high-performing leadership teams. Ramil earned his Bachelor of Science in Economy and Management from Azerbaijan State Oil Academy and later completed his MBA with Honors at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), reinforcing his deep financial governance expertise. His leadership philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation, disciplined execution, and institutional integrity. He believes sustainable progress is achieved by aligning strategy, people, and operational excellence.

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