Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership And Community
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Kheyraddin F. Mehdi Zada

Kheyraddin F. Mehdi Zada

Baku

Summary

Innovation leader with extensive experience at SOCAR, driving strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships. Developed comprehensive innovation frameworks that enhanced organizational culture. Expertise in data analysis and stakeholder engagement, resulting in significant improvements in innovation outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Head

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic
11.2023 - Current
  • Designed and implemented SOCAR’s Innovation Strategy and key action areas.
  • Led startup and solution scouting to address organizational challenges.
  • Managed SOCAR’s Internal Innovation Program and Open Innovation initiatives.
  • Promoted innovation culture through trainings, events, and engagement programs.
  • Built partnerships with incubators, accelerators, universities, and R&D centers.
  • Prepared and presented reports for the executive leadership and Innovation Council.
  • Developed governance frameworks, KPIs, and financial mechanisms for innovation projects.

Leading Economist

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Developed SOCAR’s Innovation Roadmap and coordinated annual Innovation Development Reports.
  • Prepared executive-level innovation and industry outlook reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
  • Designed and launched SOCAR’s Internal Innovation Framework, database, and evaluation system.
  • Organized hackathons, ideathons, and innovation communication campaigns to strengthen innovation culture.

Senior Engineer

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic
03.2017 - 12.2021
  • Contributed to the formulation of SOCAR 2035 Corporate Strategy through data management, analysis, and cross-team coordination.
  • Managed strategic planning processes, including monitoring and evaluation of Strategic Roadmaps and preparation of Local Content reports.
  • Prepared and coordinated SOCAR’s Innovation Development Reports, consolidating data from all entities.
  • Produced industry outlooks and trend analyses to support executive decision-making.

Financial Specialist

ExpressBank OJSC
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Prepared monthly reports on administrative expenses, advances, and fixed assets; controlled and approved daily branch expenses.
  • Produced daily financial statements including balance sheets, liquidity, currency positions, and deposit portfolio analyses.
  • Delivered quarterly fixed asset expense reports to shareholders, improving transparency and financial oversight.

Internal Audit Specialist

BEGOC - (2015 Baku European Games Operation Committee)
Baku
11.2014 - 07.2015
  • Conducted fixed asset audits across 20+ venues.
  • Delivered consolidated audit reports to BEGOC management.
  • Coordinated on-site audit teams to streamline reconciliation, enhance asset tracking, and ensure compliance with standard.

Accommodation Assistant

BEGOC - (2015 Baku European Games Operation Committee)
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Managed staff accommodation logistics and administrative operations.

Intern

General Construction Company
Baku
06.2007 - 08.2007
  • Assisted project managers in upholding project schedules and documentation

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations Management

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University dual program with Georgia State University
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey
01.2014

Skills

  • Innovation management and strategy
  • Solution scouting and problem solving
  • Partnership building and stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic planning and project management
  • Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Certification

  • 04/10/24, Leadership Skills – Empowering Middle Managers, SOCAR, Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA), Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD)
  • 01/01/21, Project Management Training, ITPC
  • 01/01/20, MS Project Program, TECD
  • 01/01/18, Energy Management Systems ISO 50001, TECD

Leadership And Community

  • 01/01/09 - 01/01/14, Member, Student Diaspora in Ankara – Embassy of Azerbaijan
  • 01/01/09 - 01/01/14, Chairman, Azerbaijan Student Association – Bilkent University

Timeline

Deputy Head

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic
11.2023 - Current

Leading Economist

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic
01.2022 - 11.2023

Senior Engineer

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic
03.2017 - 12.2021

Financial Specialist

ExpressBank OJSC
11.2015 - 02.2017

Internal Audit Specialist

BEGOC - (2015 Baku European Games Operation Committee)
11.2014 - 07.2015

Accommodation Assistant

BEGOC - (2015 Baku European Games Operation Committee)
04.2014 - 11.2014

Intern

General Construction Company
06.2007 - 08.2007

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations Management

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University dual program with Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Bilkent University
Kheyraddin F. Mehdi Zada