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Mr. Vagif Ahmadov, Ethics and Compliance Manager, bp

Vagif Ahmadov is a legal, ethics, and compliance leader with more than two decades of experience advising multinational businesses in complex and highly regulated industries. He currently serves as Ethics & Compliance Manager at bp in Azerbaijan, where he supports the company’s leadership in navigating legal and regulatory frameworks, embedding a culture of integrity, and enabling responsible business growth. Vagif began his career in private legal practice in Azerbaijan, working with leading international and local law firms, before joining bp’s legal function in 2011 as Senior Counsel. Over the years, he has built deep expertise in corporate governance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Since transitioning into ethics and compliance leadership, he has focused on helping businesses anticipate risks, strengthen governance frameworks, and build trust with stakeholders. In addition to his role at bp, Vagif serves as Chair of the Management Committee for the Azerbaijan Ethics & Compliance Network, where he works with peers across industries to raise awareness and promote high standards of business ethics in the region. Educated in the UK, Vagif holds an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge and an LL.B. from the University of Greenwich. He is passionate about developing ethical business leaders, creating sustainable compliance programs, and fostering cultures where people and businesses can thrive.