Rauf Valiyev
Rauf Valiyev was born in 1965 in Charakan countryside of Jabrayil region. In 1990 he graduated from Leningrad Water Transport Institute and in 2004 from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
During 1990-1997 Mr. Valiyev held various positions at “Caspain Sea Oil Fleet” such as structural engineer, shipbuilding quality control division engineer, group head, international relations department chief and from 1997 international relations deputy head.
In 2006-2007 he held fleet affairs department head position at State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and served as the head of the transport department of SOCAR (Head Office) during 2007-2013.
By Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated October 22, 2013 Mr. Valiyev was appointed the Chairman of “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” CJSC.
By Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated September 19, 2011 was awarded the title of “Honored Engineer”. By Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated October 20, 2018 was awarded the 2rd degree order of “Labor”.
Member of the New Azerbaijan Party.
Married, has two children.