NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies operating
across multiple industries, has been recognized as a 2026 BEST
Award winner by the Association for Talent Development (ATD). The
award honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional results
through enterprise-wide talent development initiatives aligned with
business strategy.
The recognition underscores NEQSOL Holding’s commitment to
building a culture of continuous learning and leadership
development across its diversified businesses, with people
development serving as a key driver of long-term business
performance.
A central component of this strategy is the group’s structured
leadership development ecosystem, including the Succession
Readiness Program, Leadership Journey Program, and Leadership
Excellence & Acceleration Program (LEAP), designed to strengthen
leadership capability and ensure organizational continuity. As part
of its governance framework, 10 percent of senior management
performance targets are linked to succession planning and
leadership development outcomes, reinforcing executive
accountability for talent growth.
“At NEQSOL Holding, we believe sustainable business performance
is only possible when organizations invest consistently and
strategically in their people,” said Imran Ahmadzada, NEQSOL
Holding’s Group Chief Financial Officer and Head of NEQSOL Holding
Azerbaijan. “This recognition confirms that our integrated approach
to leadership development, digital learning, and talent development
is helping strengthen our businesses and prepare our workforce for
future challenges.”
Supporting this framework is NEQSOL Academy, the holding’s
digital learning and interaction environment serving its employees
worldwide. The platform delivers AI-powered personalized learning
pathways in multiple languages, supported by mentoring, coaching,
internal certifications, and project-based learning.
Beyond internal programs, the holding also invests in future
talent in the countries of presence. Peerstack Academy, created in
partnership with Qwasar Silicon Valley, provides project-based
training in full-stack development and digital skills, while the
PARLA Female Scholarship & Development Program supports young women
pursuing careers mostly in STEM and business through scholarships,
mentorship, internships, and professional training.
“At NEQSOL Holding, talent development is not a one-time
initiative – it is a continuous commitment to our people,” said
Meric Tunc, Chief Human Capital Officer of NEQSOL Holding. “By
combining data-driven insights, advanced learning technologies, and
partnerships with leading global institutions, we ensure our
workforce remains future-ready while contributing directly to
business performance.”
“This recognition reflects the dedication and professionalism of
our corporate Academy team,” said Dilara Jafarli, Head of Learning
and Development at NEQSOL Holding. “Our focus is on creating a
learning environment that strengthens leadership capability,
supports digital transformation, and enhances the long-term
resilience of our organization.”
NEQSOL Holding is an international group operating across the
energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, construction, and mining
sectors in 11 countries, employing over 20,000 people.
