ADA University has attracted the attention of the world, so does the ADA University Foundation. Accomplished and influential leaders in both the government and private sector have joined the ADA University Foundation to steer its mission and guide its operations. They make up a governing body that is the Board of Directors.
HAFIZ PASHAYEV
Rector of ADA University
Dr. Pashayev was the First Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States of America. He served in that post for 14 years, since 1992. Having returned to Azerbaijan, he has planned and launched ADA University. Dr. Pashayev is Chairman of the Board of Directors of ADA University Foundation.
SHAHMAR MOVSUMOV
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
A graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, Mr. Movsumov has been Executive Director of the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) from 2006 to 2019. Mr. Movsumov has served in different capacities in the Central Bank of Azerbaijan for some 10 years. Since November 2019, he has been appointed to the post of Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
MOVLAN PASHAYEV
Country Managing Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Azerbaijan
His knowledge of the regional markets and legislation brings over an extensive expertise in resolving complex issues foreign investors encounter in Azerbaijan and wider Caspian region. Movlan has long been involved in supporting the Government in modernising and reforming the investment climate and driving reforms.