Hikmat Gayibov joined Oyu Tolgoi in February 2024 as General Manager Procurement. Prior to joining Oyu Tolgoi, Hikmat was the Chief Procurement Officer with BP, responsible for the delivery of procurement and supply chain management activity in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkiye Regions.

Hikmat has held senior roles in various countries including United Kingdom and Angola, serving as Procurement Lead, Regional Director, and Managerial roles with an impressive 20-year track record. Hikmat holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics and Management from Baku State Economy University.