FUAD HASANOV
Dubai
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
RED Stream Investment
04.2024 - Current
- Leading the launch and strategic development of an investment holding in the Middle East region.
PARTNER
Private Consultancy
06.2020 - 04.2024
- Advised clients from CIS countries on market entry to the UAE and GCC markets.
COUNTRY MANAGER
Developers Institute
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented the market entry strategy for an international educational project into Azerbaijan.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA)
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Successfully implemented government strategic roadmap programs for economic diversification
- Energy Sector: Managed cross-functional teams for green energy projects (solar power generation).
- AgroSector: Launched pilot eco-projects in the agro-industrial sector.
- Tourism: Developed infrastructure for ecotourism projects.
- Organized over 10 national and international exhibitions to promote Azerbaijani SMEs.
GENERAL MANAGER / MANAGING PARTNER
Avand Kapital MMC
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Led a consulting firm specializing in international expansion and M&A transactions.
- Executed over 15 advisory projects for market entry to the Middle East and EU for companies in agribusiness, O&G equipment, FMCG, and water treatment. Total facilitated investment exceeded $20M.
- Provided deal advisory support for the acquisition of a service company by Azerbaijan's largest oil & gas corporation.
- Developed the business plan and financial model for the creation of a new private oilfield services company from scratch.
BRANCH DIRECTOR
AtaBank
02.2007 - 03.2015
- Under leadership, the branch was ranked "Best Branch of the Bank" for 6 consecutive years (2009-2015).
- Grew the SME loan portfolio from $0M to $25M.
- Managed a portfolio of 200+ corporate clients in energy, agriculture, and construction.
- Built a talent development program recognized as the best in the bank's network.
Branch Director
NBCBank JSC
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Branch Director | «NBCBank» JSC | Baku
- Head of Strategy Planning and Marketing | «NBCBank» | Baku
Education
Fundamentals and Practice of Partnership (Islamic) Business -
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
01.2020
The Fuqua School of Business - Business Administration, Management and Operations
Duke University
01.2010
Executive MBA - undefined
Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University
01.2010
Diploma in Economics and Management - undefined
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
01.1996
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- International Expansion & BD
- P&L Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Financial Modeling
- Government Relations
- Investment Project Management
- Business Development (Energy, Agri, FinTech)
- Corporate Finance
- Leadership and team building
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
Websites
Training
- Cyber Security Course | International Center for Cyber Professions (Israel) | 2023 - 2024
- Basics and Instruments of Zerocoding | Zerocoding Institute | 2021
- State Support Mechanisms for Business Development: EU Experience | EU Support Program, Vilnius, Lithuania | 2019
- Corporate Governance in Banks | Baku Bank Training Center | 2005
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Azerbaijani
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
RED Stream Investment
04.2024 - Current
COUNTRY MANAGER
Developers Institute
09.2022 - 11.2023
PARTNER
Private Consultancy
06.2020 - 04.2024
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA)
05.2019 - 06.2020
GENERAL MANAGER / MANAGING PARTNER
Avand Kapital MMC
04.2015 - 05.2019
BRANCH DIRECTOR
AtaBank
02.2007 - 03.2015
Branch Director
NBCBank JSC
01.2003 - 01.2007
The Fuqua School of Business - Business Administration, Management and Operations
Duke University
Executive MBA - undefined
Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University
Diploma in Economics and Management - undefined
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Fundamentals and Practice of Partnership (Islamic) Business -
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
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