On 16 November 2022, AHK Azerbaijan organised the AHK Members’ Assembly, with the participation of around 90 business representatives. The AHK Members` Assembly is an event organised twice a year, gathering all AHK Members together to discuss the activities and achievements of AHK Azerbaijan over the past half year. During the meeting, the elections for the new Board of AHK Azerbaijan were held.

The meeting was opened by Mr Farid Isayev, Chairman of the Board, who delivered a welcoming speech and shortly introduced the agenda of the event. Commending the hard work of the Chamber, the Chairman emphasised an increasing membership, achievements in strengthening AHK Working Groups and organising physical delegation trips.

Welcoming AHK members, H. E. Dr Ralf Horlemann, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan, shared the news from the Embassy and emphasised the importance of economic relations between Azerbaijan and Germany.

“Azerbaijan is the key economic partner for Germany in the region. I see huge opportunities for German companies and investors in several sectors, mainly in reconstructing the Karabakh economic region.”

Following this, Mr Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, presented a brief report of the activities of AHK Azerbaijan, including last year’s achievements and plans for the next period.

“During the last half year, from the last Assembly, 12 new companies have become members of AHK Azerbaijan. Now, we count 175 members from Germany and Azerbaijan representing various sectors of the economy. We are proud of the fact that quality work and commitment of our Chamber attract new companies from various industries.”

After determining the quorum of the Assembly and announcing the Election Commission, all candidates for the Board delivered their presentations. Below is the new Board of AHK Azerbaijan elected by the AHK Members.

• Mr Farid Guliyev - Director of the Corporate Banking Department at the PASHA Bank OJSC
• Mr Anar Hasanov - Chairman of the Management Board at the Yelo Bank OJSC
• Mr Aliyar Hashimli - Business Development Manager at Leistritz Pumpen GmbH
• Dr Michael Hilmer - Vice President of Gas supply for the Southern Region at Uniper Global Commodities SE
• Mr Emin Ilyas - Founder and Director of the Bioropean LLC
• Dr Henning Sasse - CEO of the Norm OJSC
• Mr Tobias Baumann - Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan

The term of the Board lasts for three years.

The meeting was concluded with officially approving and introducing the new members of AHK Azerbaijan followed by a business reception accompanied by live music by Suleymanbeyli Group.

We congratulate the newly elected Board and are looking forward to working together for the next three years!