SOCAR Trading SA Appoints Natig Mustafayev as Chief Executive Officer

GENEVA, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SOCAR Trading SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Natig Mustafayev as Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Mustafayev has served as the company's Chief Commercial Strategy Officer since September 2024. With nearly two decades of experience in global financial markets and investment strategies in sovereign credit, he brings deep expertise in emerging markets, international trade and managing risk to the role.

Prior to joining SOCAR, Mustafayev held senior roles at Credit Suisse Securities in London and since 2014 at Barings in London and Boston serving as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Debt portfolios, with $15bn AUM at the peak. He is a highly regarded macroeconomist and accomplished portfolio manager, with deep expertise in developing investment strategies and leading high-performance teams. Mustafayev has experience in building and leading businesses and teams in investment strategies where he has worked with government officials, economic policy makers and corporates ensuring successful decision making and returns. His career spans both the private and public sectors, including senior positions at the Securities Commission of Azerbaijan and as Commercial Analyst at BP Azerbaijan.

"Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding SOCAR Trading's global footprint and diversifying our portfolio across both products and geographies," said Natig Mustafayev, newly appointed CEO of SOCAR Trading. "With a sharp focus on strategic insight and disciplined risk management, we aim to strengthen our analytical capabilities, build new counterparty relationships, and deliver enhanced value across the entire SOCAR ecosystem."

Mustafayev holds an M.Phil. and M.A. in Economics from Columbia University and a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Bogazici University, graduating top of his class. He is fluent in English, Russian, Turkish, and Azerbaijani.

Mustafayev succeeds Mariam Almaszade, who has led SOCAR Trading since 2018. SOCAR Trading extends its sincere gratitude to Almaszade for her leadership. She will continue to contribute to SOCAR Group in a new capacity as Senior Advisor.

SOCAR Trading is excited to bring Mustafayev's global expertise to bear as it advances its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. In a dynamic energy landscape, the company remains dedicated to delivering reliable and efficient solutions for its clients and counterparties worldwide.

SOURCE SOCAR Trading SA