Kamran Huseynov
Evanston,IL
Summary
Strategic energy professional with over 15 years of international experience spanning renewable energy project development, energy policy, commercial negotiations, and business development. Structured and led over $700M in renewable energy transactions—including bilateral PPA negotiations and financial close for Azerbaijan’s first foreign-invested utility-scale solar (230 MW) and wind (240 MW) projects, and a 100 MW competitive capacity-based solar auction. As Deputy Director of the national Renewable Energy Agency, drove private sector participation in solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage markets. At SOCAR, contributed to gas commercialization agreements enabling $100B in long-term revenues and secured €30M in EU infrastructure grants. Currently completing a Master’s in Energy & Sustainability at Northwestern University. PMP and MBA qualified.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director
Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Developed national clean energy policy and investment mechanisms for solar, wind, hydrogen, and storage deployment.
- Structured and negotiated over $700M in investment agreements across utility-scale solar (230 MW) and wind (240 MW) projects, including a $260M PPA, IA for Azerbaijan’s first foreign-invested solar plant.
- Chaired 100 MW solar auction; co-led offshore wind competitive procurement process with support of international financial institutions (IFIs).
- Represented government in PPA, IA, and corporate PPA negotiations with global developers and IFIs.
- Originated renewable energy opportunities and advanced private sector participation in RE zones.
- Led policy design for land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and E&S compliance frameworks.
- Contributed to national hydrogen marketing study and development of offshore wind competitive procurement process with support of IFIs.
Head of Investor Relations / Business Development Manager / Specialist
SOCAR
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Contributed to commercial negotiations within the Export Negotiation Team for Shah Deniz II project, including long-term GSAs and GTAs.
- Secured €30M in EU grants for Southern Gas Corridor; led PCI application and stakeholder coordination.
- Developed investor materials to support capital raising and international strategy alignment.
- Managed institutional and government relations through EU-focused diplomacy and policy platforms.
- Led cross-border energy development efforts in Southeast Europe via SOCAR Balkans, identifying infrastructure opportunities and fostering regional energy partnerships.
- State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Business Development Manager (Remote)
Stepping-Stone
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Promoted commercialization of sustainable technologies, including waste-to-energy and circular economy solutions.
- Managed reseller partnerships and developed marketing strategies for cleantech deployment.
- Drove contract negotiations and client engagement to support innovation adoption in clean tech markets.
Information Agent, Group Leader, Marketing Assistant, and Treasury Intern
Various Companies
07.2006 - 07.2009
- Held several early-career positions in marketing and finance, supporting marketing planning, foreign currency trading operations, sales and customer service activities.
Education
Master of Science - Energy & Sustainability
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2025
MBA - Business Administration
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland, UK11.2011
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku, Azerbaijan08.2008
Skills
- Renewable Energy Project Development
- Clean Technology & Business Development
- Energy Policy & Regulatory Strategy
- Off-take Negotiation (PPAs) & Origination
- Hydrogen & Carbon Market Strategy
- Interconnection & Grid Access
- Sustainability & Net-Zero Planning
- Stakeholder & Investor Engagement
- Commercial & Contract Negotiation
Websites
Certification
PMP Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 2020–2026
Awards
Honoured Power Engineer of the CIS, CIS Electric Power Council, 07/01/23, In recognition of significant contributions to the development of integration processes in the energy sector across CIS Member States, including the renewable energy field.
Timeline
Deputy Director
Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency
12.2021 - 09.2024
Business Development Manager (Remote)
Stepping-Stone
01.2020 - 11.2021
Head of Investor Relations / Business Development Manager / Specialist
SOCAR
01.2012 - 12.2021
Information Agent, Group Leader, Marketing Assistant, and Treasury Intern
Various Companies
07.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Energy & Sustainability
Northwestern University
MBA - Business Administration
University of Glasgow
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
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