Some Azerbaijani television presenters have changed or diversified their fields of activity and have been appointed to responsible positions in various state bodies and organizations. Faces that have provided information to the public for years in front of the screen have now become the main figures shaping communication policies in ministries, agencies, state companies, and the private sector.
The new career stage of these individuals, promoted to posts such as press secretary, head of public relations department, department head, and director, is also met with interest in the media community.
So, which presenter has been appointed where and what position do they currently hold?
Musavat.com presents this list.
1. Dilara Salim - Director of the "Mədəniyyət" TV channel
2. Alide Mustafayeva - Press Secretary of "Aztelekom" LLC under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
3. Elvin Basqallı - Press Secretary at "Azəristiliktəchizat" JSC
4. Azer Teymurlu - Spokesperson of the Public Relations Sector of the State Agency for Preschool and General Education
5. Rashad Mehdili - Head of the Public Relations Department of the State Social Protection Fund under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population (MLSPP)
6. Rustam Ibadov - Head of the Public Relations Department at the Friend Work Center of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population
7. Vusala Said Eyubqizi - Head of the News Department of the "Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Television and Radio Broadcasting" JSC
8. Rufat Seyidov - Head of Public Relations and Social Media Department and Press Secretary of AzTV
9. Journalist Mammad Agayev - Advisor to the Executive Director of the "Azerbaijan Insurers Association" Public Union
10. Tural Khudiyev - Press Secretary of the Azerbaijan Table Tennis Federation
11. Orkhan Jabbarli - Head of the Public Relations Department of "Təmiz Şəhər" JSC under the Ministry of Economy
12. Ariz Tarverdiyev - Head of Public Relations and Marketing Department of "AzerGold" JSC
13. Afet Telmangizi - Head of Public Relations Department of the Restoration, Construction and Management Service in Aghdere and Khojaly districts
14. Aysel Farziyeva - Head of Marketing Communications Department of "ARAZ" supermarket chain, included in "Veysaloğlu Group of Companies"
15. Tural Orucov - Press Secretary of the State Automobile Transport Service under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan
16. Vasila Vahidqizi - Head of Media, Communication and Analytical Review Department of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora/New Sabah