AZIZ BABABAYLI
Dubai
Summary
Multilingual commodity trading professional with 10+ years of experience in CPP & DPPI, and petrochemical markets across EMEA and Asia. Proven track record of driving P&L growth through strategic market entries, supply chain optimization, and risk-managed deal structuring.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager / Operations Manager
KEENERGIA TRADING
04.2025 - Current
- Developed alternative delivery strategies for HSGO and ULSD using multimodal transport and storage solutions to improve profitability, reduce financing cycles, and expand market reach.
- Streamlined operations workflows and approval processes, reducing claims settlement time and improving reimbursement efficiency.
- Successfully managed ULSD deliveries to South America, adapting supply chain to regulatory and market conditions.
Business Development Manager / Head of Operations
CE ENERGY
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Built and expanded key relationships across CPP and fuel oil markets, driving new business and increasing trading volumes.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate market and operational exposure.
- Optimized fuel product inventory management in collaboration with operations, reducing storage costs and enhancing profitability.
Business Development Manager
MONTFORT
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted market research on petrochemicals and fuel oil (olefins, aromatics, gasoline components) across the Black Sea, EU, and Mediterranean.
- Formulated and executed entry strategies for target product lines, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.
- Monitored industry regulations and competitor moves to guide strategic decision-making.
Head of Petrochemical Operations Department
SOCAR TURKEY / PETKIM
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Led commercial operations across trading, procurement, supply chain, and planning for a major petrochemical company.
- Increased benzene turnover by 67% (300K to 500K MT) through storage optimization and trade flow realignment.
- Negotiated and secured favorable contracts with suppliers and service providers, ensuring efficient supply chains.
- Led a team of 25+, setting KPIs, managing performance, and fostering development.
- Conducted market analysis to guide strategic trading decisions and align with company objectives.
Junior Trader / Senior Trading Operator
CORAL ENERGY
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Expanded gasoil and fuel oil trade via Turkmen-origin flows (~150K MT), optimizing margin and logistics across EU and Med.
- Established distillates business in Georgia with hedging and efficient transshipment at Batumi.
- Pioneered trading channels across Europe, North Africa, APAC, and Gulf regions, deepening supplier/customer networks.
- Managed logistics and delivery systems for Russian mini-refineries, increasing operational efficiency and market access.
Field Engineer
Schlumberger Azerbaijan
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Supervised offshore borehole enlargement operations, performed engineering simulations, and promoted tool solutions to clients.
Education
BSc - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
Middle East Technical University
01.2014
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Decision-making
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Mentoring and coaching
- Trading operations
Certification
- IBH – Price Risk, Hedging, Derivatives
- LIBS – CITF
Languages
Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian (Native)
English (Professional)
Hobbies and Interests
Travel, Football, Surfing, Hiking, Intellectual Games
Accomplishments
- Opened 5 new ULSD delivery markets in Latin America, reducing financing cycles through optimized transport and delivery models.
- Cut fuel oil storage and logistics costs by 15% via improved inventory planning and operational alignment.
- Launched diesel and fuel oil business in Georgia, adding hedging tools and securing cost-effective transshipment in Batumi.
- Boosted benzene turnover by 67% (300k → 500k MT) through storage optimization and trade flow restructuring across the Mediterranean.
Timeline
Business Development Manager / Operations Manager
KEENERGIA TRADING
04.2025 - Current
Business Development Manager / Head of Operations
CE ENERGY
08.2024 - 03.2025
Business Development Manager
MONTFORT
03.2024 - 08.2024
Head of Petrochemical Operations Department
SOCAR TURKEY / PETKIM
08.2021 - 03.2024
Junior Trader / Senior Trading Operator
CORAL ENERGY
01.2016 - 08.2021
Field Engineer
Schlumberger Azerbaijan
09.2014 - 12.2015
BSc - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
Middle East Technical University
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