Suleyman Mikayilov

Date of Birth: April 27, 1962 Place of Birth: Nakhchivan, Nationality: Azeri Languages: Azeri, Russian, Turkish Occupation: Governor Marital Status: Married, 1 daughter and 1 son

BOXING/SPORTS CAREERS

2010 – Current Member of the AIBA and EUBC Executive Committees Elected as a member of Executive Committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) for the first time in 2010 and reelected twice at both 2014 and 2018 Congresses. As a member of the AIBA Executive Committee, became a member of the Executive Committee of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC).

2001 – Current Vice President of Azerbaijan Boxing Federation Developed boxing programs in the country by opening boxing schools, and boxing training centers in different regions of Azerbaijan, and by hosting following major International Boxing Championships which contributed to level up Azerbaijan as one of the strongest boxing countries in the world: • Hosted 2001 AIBA Cadet World Championships • Hosted 2006 Boxing • Hosted 2007 AIBA Cadet World Championships • Hosted 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships • Hosted 2011 AIBA World Boxing Championships • Hosted 2016 World Olympic Qualification Event for Rio 2016 In addition, served as the Head of Azerbaijan Boxing National Teams in the following Olympic Games: • 2004 Athens Olympic Games • 2008 Olympic Games • 2012 London Olympic Games • 2016 Rio Olympic Games

1990 – 1994 A Coach for Various National Level Boxing Teams Responsible for training teams in different levels • Teaching boxers for relevant skills, tactics, and techniques • Teaching boxers on real values in life such as fair play • Planning, organization, and delivery of sports activities

1984 – 1991 Head of Physical Education at Nakhchivan Musical College • Training of students • Sport development • Organization of competitions and of sports events • Supervision of exercises of physical education and sports • Planning, organization and delivery of sports activities

1976 – 1983 A Competitive Boxer Started career at the age of 14 in the 63kg weight category and competed in different weight categories up to the 81kg weight category • 6 times National Boxing Champion • Member of the National Junior Boxing Team • Member of the Dynamo Sports Club of USSR (Dynamo means “Power in Motion”) • Finished career as a competitive boxer in 1983

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL CAREER

2010 – Current Governor of Garadagh Region

2005 – 2010 Governor of Lankaran region

2004 – 2005 Governor of Yardimli region

2004 Head of the Operational Control Department of the Ministry of Taxes

1999 – 2001 Deputy Head of the Affairs Department of the State Customs Committee

1995 – 1999 Head of the Department for Combating Smuggling and Customs Violations of the Main Customs Office

BUSINESS CAREER

1990 – 1993 Shareholder of Sama Enterprise (Import and Export) Representative of different conglomerates in Azerbaijan

EDUCATION

1995 – 1999 Faculty of Law, Baku State University, Azerbaijan Passed Lawyer Examination - became a lawyer

1980 – 1984 Faculty of Sport, Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sports

1969 – 1979 Secondary School #2, Jamil Mammadguluzade School, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan