LUMS Alum Appointed Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan

Following a presidential order, LUMS alum, Majnun Mammadov (MBA 2006) has been announced as the new Minister of Agriculture for the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Mammadov aims to achieve a sustainable transformation of the country’s agri-food systems, improve farmers' agricultural know-how, as well as increase the contribution of agriculture to the economy. 

Before joining LUMS in 2004 for his MBA, Mammadov held a Bachelors degree from Azerbaijan State University of Economics. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Food and Agribusiness, a joint programme of Wageningen University & Research and TIAS School for Business and Society, Netherlands. 

At LUMS, Mammadov took an active part in the LUMS Entrepreneurship Society, the LUMS Adventure Society, and the LUMS Travelers’ Society. 

The University wishes Mammadov the best in his future endeavours.