Mr. Ruslan Alikhanov has over 25 years of leadership experience across various sectors, including strategic consulting, energy, transportation, and investments. 

 He earned a bachelor's degree in international law from Baku State University in 1997. During 1995-1996, Mr. Alikhanov participated in an exchange program in finance at Missouri State University. In 2000, he obtained a Master of Science in finance from Texas A&M University. 

 His career began at the World Bank, followed by a role at Dell in the USA, where he worked in the Strategic Management Department. From 2001 to 2013, Mr. Alikhanov held several senior positions at McKinsey & Company, followed by executive roles at FESCO Transportation Group, Argo Investment Company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). 

 Since 2020, as the Chief Executive Officer of Azerbaijan Investment Holding, Mr. Alikhanov has been responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of the country’s largest state-owned enterprises. He also contributes to the strategic development of these companies, serving as a member of their Supervisory Boards. 

Other leadership roles: 

• SOCAR: Supervisory Board Member 

• Azerbaijan Airlines: Supervisory Board Member 

• Azerbaijan Railways: Supervisory Board Member 

• Azer-Turk Bank: Supervisory Board Chairman