Natig Bakhishov, Executive Director

Natig Bakhishov, Executive Director

Natig Bakhishov is a seasoned professional with extensive background in diplomacy, international relations and economic development. As the Executive Director of the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) in Washington D.C., he spearheads efforts to foster economic ties between the United States and Azerbaijan.

 

Prior to joining USACC, Natig had a distinguished career with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan where he held various roles focused on regional and international security affairs. From 2012 to 2016, he served as a Political Officer at Azerbaijan’s diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C.

 

Natig holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Baku State University and a Master's degree in Transportation Policy, Logistics, and Operations from George Mason University. His academic background includes professional training programs at prestigious institutions such as the George Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany, the National Defense University in the United States, Hanyang University in Korea, NATO School in Germany, and the National School of Public Administration in Poland, among others.