Managing Director of DEVELOR Azerbaijan, responsible for end-to-end business performance, strategy, key accounts, team leadership, and delivery excellence. Brings 15+ years across consulting, education, and international projects. Holds an MA from The George Washington University.
avid Akhundov is the Managing Director of DEVELOR Azerbaijan, accountable for end-to-end business performance and sustainable growth. He leads strategy and execution, oversees key accounts and partnership development, ensures delivery excellence, and manages operations, budgeting, and team performance. His approach combines commercial rigor with a strong focus on quality, client impact, and long-term relationships.
Javid’s background blends leadership in consulting and education-sector development with international project experience. He has driven growth initiatives, built partnerships, and supported the development of new offerings—while improving internal processes, efficiency, and service standards. Earlier in his career, he managed multi-stakeholder programs and proposal work for international organizations, strengthening his capabilities in structured implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
He holds an MA in Education & Human Development from The George Washington University and studied at the Azerbaijan State Economic University.
| 2025 – Present | DEVELOR Azerbaijan, Managing Director |
| 2021 – 2025 | DEVELOR Azerbaijan, Commercial Manager |
| 2020 – 2021 | Dərs Evi (Gilan Holding), Director of Brand Development and Strategy |
| 2017 – 2021 | Azerbaijan Agriculture Training and Development Center (Gilan Holding), Director |
| 2015 – 2020 | Dərs Evi, (Gilan Holding), Head of Product and Research and Development Coordinator |
| 2014 – 2015 | Norwegian Humanitarian Enterprise, Deputy Director |
| 2009 – 2013 | Norwegian Humanitarian Enterprise, Program Manager |
| 2001-2004 | Diploma in Industry and Management - Azerbaijan State Economic University |
Azeri (fluent), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Turkish (intermediate)