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Fuad Najafov

Baku,BA

Summary

Accomplished leader in Contracts Management with over two decades of experience managing contracts for Oil and Gas, Mining, and Hydro Power projects and operations across the Caspian Region, South-East Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to execute and manage high-value and complex projects.

My track record includes handling contracts worth up to $2 billion.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Contracts Management Unit

Umid Babek Operating Company
04.2022 - Current

A Branch Office responsible for the development and operation of the Umid and Babek gas fields in Azerbaijan

Project Contract Manager

National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)
08.2017 - 03.2022

A major EPCI contractor providing engineering, procurement, construction and installation services to the offshore and onshore oil and gas sector.

Advisory Consultant

CS Energy
06.2017 - 08.2017

A private entity developing hydro power plants within Lao PDR.

Contracts Team Leader

Worley
03.2016 - 05.2017

A leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors.

Business Consultant

Port Of Baku
01.2016 - 03.2016

The main maritime gateway of Azerbaijan, facilitating international trade and logistics across the Caspian Sea.

Training Consultant

IBM, Global Business Services
04.2015 - 12.2015

A leading provider of business and technology consulting services, specializing in innovative solutions across industries.

Commercial Director

ASCO Group
01.2014 - 04.2015

A leading international oilfield support services company providing logistics and supply chain management services to the energy industry.

Contracts Manager

MMG Limited
01.2012 - 12.2012

A mid-tier global resources company focused on the exploration, development, and mining of base metals.

Contracts Manager

PanAust Limited
01.2010 - 12.2011

A mining company specializing in copper and gold operations, with a focus on sustainable development in South-East Asia.

Project Contract Manager

Nam Theun 2 Power Company
08.2007 - 12.2009

Operator of the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project in Laos, a significant player in the renewable energy sector.

Senior Contracts Administrator

AMEC (now Part Of Wood Group)
07.2005 - 08.2007

A multinational engineering and project management company serving the oil and gas, mining, and energy sectors.

Quantity Surveyor

McDermott
01.2003 - 07.2005

Global provider of engineering and construction solutions for the energy sector.

Lawyer's Assistant

Adalat Law Firm
01.2000 - 12.2002

A prominent law firm providing comprehensive legal services across various sectors.

Education

Master of Science - Legal Studies

Azerbaijan University
Baku
09.2005

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Azerbaijan University
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2002

Skills

§ Tender Management

§ Contract Negotiation and Drafting

§ Risk Management

§ Commercial Acumen

§ Claims Management and Negotiations

§ Management of Change

§ Project Management

§ Regulatory Compliance

§ Contractor Performance Evaluation

§ Global Supply Chain

§ Stakeholder Management

§ Leadership and People Management

§ Management of Change

§ Time Management

§ Digitalization

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Head of Contracts Management Unit

Umid Babek Operating Company
04.2022 - Current

Project Contract Manager

National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)
08.2017 - 03.2022

Advisory Consultant

CS Energy
06.2017 - 08.2017

Contracts Team Leader

Worley
03.2016 - 05.2017

Business Consultant

Port Of Baku
01.2016 - 03.2016

Training Consultant

IBM, Global Business Services
04.2015 - 12.2015

Commercial Director

ASCO Group
01.2014 - 04.2015

Contracts Manager

MMG Limited
01.2012 - 12.2012

Contracts Manager

PanAust Limited
01.2010 - 12.2011

Project Contract Manager

Nam Theun 2 Power Company
08.2007 - 12.2009

Senior Contracts Administrator

AMEC (now Part Of Wood Group)
07.2005 - 08.2007

Quantity Surveyor

McDermott
01.2003 - 07.2005

Lawyer's Assistant

Adalat Law Firm
01.2000 - 12.2002

Master of Science - Legal Studies

Azerbaijan University

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Azerbaijan University
Fuad Najafov