1983, MA in Economics, Kiev State University, Ukraine. 1983-87, Economist, Soyuzvneshtrans, Baku office; 1987-90, Economist,, Zarubejenergostroy, South Yemen; 1991-95, Deputy Chief, Department of International Economic Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Azerbaijan; 1995-2001, Executive Director and Chief of Department, National Bank, Azerbaijan; 2001-06, Executive Director, State Oil Fund, Azerbaijan; since 2006, current position. 1998-2006, Member of the Board, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank. 2003-2006 Chairman, Government Commission on Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Azerbaijan.