Mr Rashad Aliyev, Chief Executive Officer of Azmont Investments and Deputy CEO of AtaHolding OJSC Mr Aliyev holds a Master’s degree from the Department of International Economic Relations at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics and an MBA Focused on Strategic Business Planning and Financial Modeling from London School of Business and Finance. He has started his career at the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan. He gained rich working experience within AtaHolding OJSC
Azmont Investments is committed to bringing to life an exclusive world-class mixed-use lifestyle resort Portonovi. In addition to this major project, we are on the constant lookout for new opportunities to invest. Using vast financial sector expertise of its founders and considering potential growth opportunities in Montenegrin bank sector, Azmont is planning to enter financial sector by establishing a Bank here in Montenegro. The corporate parent behind Azmont Investments is Azerbaijan Global Investments (AGI), a consortium of three leading Azerbaijani Investment Holding companies.
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With the continual deterioration in Russia -undisputedly a key source of end users for years in our market, can we really backfill this gap with other nationalities and quickly enough to satisfy your business plan? Micro and macro economy are very challenging and influence all industries. Still, we believe in what we do and carefully monitor the trends. We base our work on proper planning and we believe that together with our partners we will achieve our goals. Investors of today are required to adapt and change, but they also must not to be afraid to dream big. Having a dream, passion and enthusiasm is crucial for long term success. Can you tell us about your plans for 2016? We have achieved a lot on our Portonovi project during 2015. We have been in Montenegro for almost 3 years now and have invested our time and resources to date into proper planning and setting the right base to build what we believe will be a benchmark not only in the Region but in the world. We have enjoyed support from the local Government and authorities, enthusiastic partners and employees we are working with. We expect to complete construction of a number of building in 2016, in order to bring Portonovi to life, exclusive yet soulful in character. The Portonovi lifestyle experience will include Europe’s first One&Only Resort, which will organically complement the Espace Chenot Health Wellness Spa and Yacht Club conceived by Winch Design. We are about to start our project marketing campaign, with an aim to promote and position Montenegro as a destination, and introduce its jewel, Boka Bay to a wider audience. Our Portonovi is just one, but very valuable piece in this puzzle. There are more Azmont investments in a pipeline, one of which includes development of human resources in Montenegro. We see many opportunities here and with expertise that we and our partners have, we strive to contribute to the professional development as a key factor for individual but also economic growth.
Company Profile:
• Founded: 2013 • Employees: 60 Contact information: +382 31 355 300; info@azmont.com; www.azmont.com; www.portonovi.com
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Project: Azmont Investments is a Montenegro based company committed to creating an efficient and sustainable investment portfolio focused on accountability, environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Company strives to develop a positive collaborative synergy with the Government of Montenegro and local authorities, while engaging the local community, through education, training, support and employment opportunities.
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zmont Investments, operating since 2013, is a Montenegro based company committed to professional, efficient and sustainable management of investments, which creates difference by introducing best business practices in Montenegro and the entire region. Through the work we do, we aim to ensure integrity and diversity of activities, contribute to the welfare and economic development of Montenegro and other countries where we operate on our own or through affiliated entities and projects initiated and financed by Azmont. Our social responsibility activities are focused on protection of social interests and thus we focus on education and enterprise.
where he covered several positions from 2005 to 2012. He has been working as a Deputy CEO of AtaHolding OJSC since 2012. At the same time, since 2006 he has been a member and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Ata Bank OJSC and from 2013 Chairman of Strategy planning Committee of Bank VTB (Azerbaijan) OJSC.
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