Baku:Azer Alasgarov has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, effective October 1, 2026.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Alasgarov has a long tenure at the Central Bank, beginning his career in 1997 in the Monetary Policy Department. Over the years, he has held several positions, including leading economist, chief economist, head of division, and deputy director of the department.
He served as the Director of the Monetary Policy Department from June 2009 until his recent appointment in October 2026. In recognition of his contributions to the banking sector in Azerbaijan, Alasgarov was awarded the ‘Taraggi’ Medal in 2012. Additionally, he has authored over 90 analytical articles on socio-economic matters.