Imran Ahmadzada

Imran Ahmadzada

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Baku, AZ

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

In Their Own Right

Biography

Imran Elkhan Ahmadzada is a global business leader, with extensive expertise in investment banking, corporate finance, entrepreneurship and business strategy. As the Global Chief Financial Officer of NEQSOL Holding and Head of NEQSOL Holding Azerbaijan, Imran oversees all aspects of asset, portfolio, and investment management while directing the company's operations in Azerbaijan.

Imran began his journey with NEQSOL Holding in 2013, initially serving as the Chief Treasury Officer at Nobel Energy, an Integrated Energy Production, Development, and Services company.

His prior experience spans nearly a decade in the banking sector. Imran began as a Treasury Department Specialist at AGBank, then served as the Deputy Head of the Treasury Department at DemirBank before moving on to the Italian investment bank Mediobanca. He then returned to DemirBank as Director of the Treasury Department.

In addition to Imran's primary responsibilities, he serves on the boards of several NEQSOL Holding subsidiaries, including Nobel Energy, Nobel Upstream, Norm Cement, and telecom companies Backcell and Vodafone Ukraine. Imran is also actively involved in philanthropy, and he serves as a Board Member of the American Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization based in Azerbaijan.

His commitment to education and mentorship has earned him recognition in academic circles, where he has influenced aspiring business leaders in Azerbaijan and beyond. Imran has taught international business and finance at ADA University and international business and financial reporting & analysis at Azerbaijan University, sharing his insights on corporate finance with students.

On the academic front, Imran graduated from Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development (HBS alternative to E-MBA) in 2020. He also holds an MBA in Financial Management from Coburg University in Germany and a Bachelor's degree from the Azerbaijan State University of Economics.

The Record

Background

  • 2023 — Present

    Head

    NEQSOL Holding | Azerbaijan

    NEQSOL Holding is a global investment group active in various industries, such as telecommunications, energy, construction, and high technology. The company operates in several regions, including Azerbaijan, the UK, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Turkey.

  • 2017 — Present

    Chief Financial Officer

    NEQSOL Holding | Global

  • 2013 — 2017

    Chief Treasury Officer

    Nobel Energy

    Nobel Energy, located in Azerbaijan, specialises in renewable and sustainable energy initiatives, particularly in the Caspian region.

  • 2009 — 2013

    Director | Treasury Department

    DemirBank

    Demirbank, established in 1996, was a significant financial institution offering a variety of services in retail and corporate banking.

  • 2006 — 2007

    Deputy Head | Treasure Department

    DemirBank

  • 2008 — 2009

    Mergers & Acquisitions | Corporate Finance

    Mediobanca

    Mediobanca, established in 1946, is an Italian investment bank that provides a wide range of financial services, such as corporate and investment banking, asset management, and private banking.

  • 2004 — 2006

    Specialist | Treasury Department

    AGBank

    AGBank, a commercial bank based in Baku, Azerbaijan, provides a range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services.

In The News

Newsfeed

  • 29 June 2026 · Caspian News

    New Azerbaijan-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce to Drive Business and Investment Cooperation

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  • 20 April 2025 · PR Web

    NEQSOL Holding Launches Peerstack Academy, Partnering with Qwasar

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  • 19 March 2025 · Morningstar

    NEQSOL Holding Announces Second Phase of Women Leadership Development Program

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  • 25 February 2025 · Digital Journal

    Global CEO Summit 2025: Empowering Visionary Leadership in Baku

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  • 17 January 2025 · 30 Trend News Agency

    NEQSOL Holding digitalizes risk management and compliance functions

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Formative Years

Education

  • Harvard Business School

    Programme for Leadership Development | 2020

    2020

  • Coburg University

    MBA | Business & Finance

    2007 — 2009

  • Azerbaijan State University of Economics | UNEC

    Bachelor's Degree

Areas Of Focus

Expertise

  • Financial Services
  • Commercial Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Investment Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Strategic Investment