Adnan Ahmadzada

Adnan Ahmadzada
Born (1978-01-24) 24 January 1978
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
EducationThe Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Western University
Awards

Ahmadzada, Adnan Azer oglu (Azerbaijani: Ədnan Azər oğlu Əhmədzadə; born 24 January 1978) is a founder and chairman of ABDA Invest Holding since 2023. He is a former deputy vice president of SOCAR on investments and marketing, having been removed from the position in 2023.

Early life and education

Adnan Ahmadzada was born on 24 January 1978 in Baku, Azerbaijan.[1][2]

In 1998, he graduated from The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. He received a master's degree from Western University of Azerbaijan two years later.[2]

Career

In 1998–2005, he worked in the Department of Foreign Economic Relations (since 2003, the Department of Marketing and Economic Operations) of SOCAR as an expert in the Department of Export Operations. From 2005 to 2006 he worked as the General Director of Azertrans LLC. From 2006–2019, he has held the following positions in the Marketing and Economic Operations Department of SOCAR: deputy head of the Transport and Expedition Department (2006–2007), head of the Department of Commercial risks in trading operations (2007–2008), deputy chief of the Department of Economic Operations (2008–2010), general manager of SOCAR Marketing and Economic Operations Department (2010–20190.[3] In 2018, he was appointed as executive director of SOCAR Trading.[4][5][6]

In 2019, he was appointed as deputy vice-president of SOCAR on investments and marketing.[7][8] He was removed from his position by presidential decree in 2023, with the reason being cited as "shortcomings in his work"; following his dismissal, he founded and became chairman of ABDA Invest Holding.[2]

On September 11, 2025, Ahmedzade was arrested and placed in custody for four months on charges of sabotage against economic security, abuse of official authority, and large-scale embezzlement. The media linked his arrest to the contamination of Azerbaijani Azeri Light crude oil with chlorides, as well as to alleged ties with Russia.[9][10] See also 2025 Azerbaijani coup plot.

On January 13, 2026, Ahmedzada’s detention was extended.[11]

Honours

Ahmadzada has been the honorary President of Azerbaijan Koshiki Karate-do Federation since 2023.[12] In September 2015, by order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, he was awarded the Tereggi medal for his services in the development of the oil industry of Azerbaijan.[13][14][15]

Personal life

Ahmadzada is married and has four children.[16][1]

As of October 2023, he was married to Sara Ahmedzadeh; the couple had three children.[17]

As of 2025, his wife is Gyulsefa Jafarova, the daughter of the lawyer Osman Jafarov.[18]

SEReferences

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  2. ^ a b c Aga, Cavid (2025-09-29). "How Azerbaijan's oil prince went from dining with Messi to facing decades in prison". www.intellinews.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  3. ^ Qlobal.az. "Adnan Əhmədzadə ARDNŞ-in vitse-prezidentinin müavini təyin edildi". qlobal.az. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  4. ^ "Аднан Ахмедзаде возглавил SOCAR Trading". 1news.az (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  5. ^ "Adnan Ahmedzade, SOCAR Trading SA: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  6. ^ "SOCAR Trading management changes". Azernews.Az. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  7. ^ "SOCAR-da yeni vəzifə təyinatları olub". Report İnformasiya Agentliyi (in Azerbaijani). 2020-06-21. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  8. ^ "В компании SOCAR произошли кадровые изменения". Trend.Az (in Russian). 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  9. ^ "How Azerbaijan's oil prince went from dining with Messi to facing decades in prison". www.intellinews.com. 2025-09-29. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  10. ^ "Аднан Ахмедзаде задержан за примешивание хлорида к азербайджанской нефти • Портал РЕПОСТ". Портал РЕПОСТ. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  11. ^ "Продлен срок ареста бизнесмена Аднана Ахмедзаде". Oxu.az (in Russian). 2026-01-13. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  12. ^ "World karate champions from Azerbaijan awarded". Report News Agency. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  13. ^ "Neft sənayesi işçilərinə fəxri adlar verilib". modern.az (in Azerbaijani). 2015-09-18. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  14. ^ "Neftçilərə fəxri adlar verildi SİYAHI". musavat.com. 2015-09-18. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  15. ^ "Azərbaycan Respublikasının neft sənayesi işçilərinin təltif edilməsi haqqında". Xalq Qəzeti. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  16. ^ Larkin, Lilly (2023-10-02). "Public curiosity peaks over Adnan Ahmadzada, Azerbaijan's oil trade tycoon". Thaiger World. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  17. ^ Marin, Kate (2023-10-02). "Who is Adnan Ahmadzada's wife? All about Sara Ahmadzada". TheNetline. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  18. ^ Medianews.az (2025-09-23). "Кто является супругой Аднана Ахмедзаде?". medianews.az (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-01-14.
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