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Leyla R

@leyla

Executive strategist connecting Asian and Middle Eastern capital with Eurasian markets; advising on creative economy and sustainable urban development

Georgia
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What I'm looking for

I’m open to connecting with global firms, regional development boards, and people looking to navigate the potential of the Caucasus and Asian markets.

At the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I advised on creative and cultural economy, sustainable urban development, and policies supporting artists and creative industries. I also supported cities seeking to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

My current work at Silk Road Travel includes guiding incoming travel agents from Asian and European markets and helping ensure tour information and logistics meet overseas expectations. I also contribute to Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ST
Current

Senior Travel Consultant

Silk Road Travel

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Providing direct guidance during tours for incoming travel agents from Asian and European markets.

International Practice Alignment: Educating the Company on global service provision, logistics, and operational best practices.

Data Accuracy: Ensuring all information regarding tour sites, itineraries, and logistical arrangements is accurate and meets overseas expectations.

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) logoWW
Current

Member

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)

Nov 2024 - Present (2 years)

Worked as Member at Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE).

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan logoMA

International Consultant

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Nov 2025 - Mar 2026 (4 months)

- Advise on creative and cultural economy: Provide strategic advice to help cities develop and strengthen their creative sectors, fostering economic growth and innovation.
- Promote sustainable urban development: Work with cities to integrate creativity into their planning for long-term sustainable development.
- Support cultural policy: Create and implement policies that support artists, cultural

AG

Representative

ART INVESTMENT GROUP

Feb 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 3 months)

• Spearhead the growth of corporate clients or organizations art investment business in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the CIS region, guiding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in building and managing fine art collections together with professional teams.
• Through strategic acquisitions and market expertise, helping clients achieve their investment goals while fostering a passion for the art world.

Dubai Chambers logoDC

Assistant to the Chief Representative of Azerbaijan Office

Dubai Chambers

Feb 2021 - May 2024 (3 years 3 months)

1. Ensure all administrative operations of the office.
2. Manage all types of communication.
3. Assist the full cycle implementation of project-based activities via the International Offices.
4. Support in the organization of all business facilitation platforms, such as seminars, conferences, group discussions, roundtable, forums and others.
5. Participate in the identification of opportunities f

Olissey Travel Azerbaijan logoOA

Business Development Manager

Olissey Travel Azerbaijan

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

- Leading strategist on all chosen markets for the Business Development and Collaborations
- Inbound team leader
- Marketing strategist
- Coordinator for business development and risk management
- Market analitics

MC

Business Development Manager in European Union

Millennium Tourism Lufthansa City Center

Nov 2017 - Oct 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Strategic Alliance & Network Management:

- Managed key relations between Lufthansa City Center (LCC) HQ and Millennium Tourism DMC LCC, serving as the central link and official company representative at international gatherings and conferences.
- Established and maintained a stable, cross-continental alliance between LCC HQ and the local offices.
- Enhanced brand awareness and visibility within t

Azerbaijan Tourism Board logoAB

Regional Manager for Eastern Asia (China /Japan /Korea )

Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 (3 months)

Responsibilities:
- Data Collecting and setting up Strategy for Chinese market
- Direct Management with Regional office in China
- Management with teams and delegations
- Inter related team work with STA
- Setting up new, fresh goals for the Strategy Management
- Inter connected work with Marketing dept.

MC

In-bound Sales Coordinator & Brand Ambassador

Millennium Tourism Lufthansa City Center

Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 (2 months)

Worked as In-bound Sales Coordinator & Brand Ambassador at Millennium Tourism Lufthansa City Center.

MC

International Communications Management/ Asistant to Head EU Coordinator

Millennium Tourism Lufthansa City Center

Mar 2017 - Jan 2018 (10 months)

Worked as International Communications Management/ Asistant to Head EU Coordinator at Millennium Tourism Lufthansa City Center.

AA

Account Executive

Across China Communication (ACC)

Mar 2016 - Jan 2017 (10 months)

- Assisting in leading local (Chinese) & overseas creative groups
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients from multicultural backgrounds
- Finding new talents, and bring them to teams for running projects
- Project Pitching and Sales of relative services for all event types
- Creative Solutions and Innovational ideas, identifying relative agencies and vendors for the events
- Pitch

Zhong Jia Group logoZG

Assistant Translator

Zhong Jia Group

Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 (4 months)

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for direct translation on all the related meetings etc.
- Responsible for Briefing, Power Point, PDF etc. Design and Design Related topics translations
- Translation of all the email, document etc. related information exchange between the Company and the Clients.
- Translate Overseas Media content on 3D printing industry ,Design materials, Design Shows, Exhibitions

Pactera logoPA

Technical Translator

Pactera

May 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Transcript improving on the new & old Nokia Phones/ Translator

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IU

International Telecommunication Union

AI governance: fundamentals | Introduction to AI Governance

May 2026

LI

LinkedIn

Learning Art Direction

Feb 2024

LI

LinkedIn

Develop Your Strategic Planning Skills

Sep 2023

DC

Dubai Chambers

Best Administrative Employee of 2022

Sep 2023

LI

LinkedIn

Digital Transformation for Leaders

Sep 2022

DC

Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Dubai Chambers for Certificate of Appreciation for the Effective Contribution in FEKRATI Ideas

Jul 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Writing with Flair: How to Become an Exceptional Writer

Feb 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Foundations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)

May 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Pitching to Investors

Feb 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Introduction to Digital Twins

Sep 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Machine Learning for Marketing: Essential Training

Sep 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Customer Service Leadership

Aug 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Customer Service Leadership (2017)

Aug 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Charlene Li on Digital Leadership

Jul 2022

LI

LinkedIn

RPA, AI, and Cognitive Tech for Leaders

May 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Leading with Innovation

Jul 2022

LI

LinkedIn

The Future of Performance Management

Jul 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Strategic Agility

Jun 2022

LI

LinkedIn

Digital Transformation

May 2022

LI

LinkedIn

What Is Scrum?

Apr 2022

China University of Political Science and Law logoCL

China University of Political Science and Law

Business Degree (in Chinese), International Business/Trade

2016 - 2017

Certificated

Tsinghua University logoTU

Tsinghua University

Master's degree, Art research/ Sufi Philosophy in Asia

2013 - 2016

Beijing Language and Culture University logoBU

Beijing Language and Culture University

Bachelor's degree, Language & Culture

2010 - 2013

language, culture, history and translation

Beijing Foreign Studies University logoBU

Beijing Foreign Studies University

Gradueted the long term language studies, HSK course

2008 - 2009

BG

Baku Art Gymnasium/ Bakı İncəsənət Gimnaziyası

Graduated. Certificated, main school lessons and art and art history/design/fashion

1994 - 2007

GB

Gemeinschaftsgrundschule Am Domhof Bonn.Germany

Elementary school, language and culture

1999 - 2000

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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