Saikhan Askhabov
About Saikhan Askhabov
Saikhan Askhabov serves as the Head of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe at ICIS, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in International Business and has lived in multiple countries, enhancing his expertise in the petrochemicals and energy sectors.
Work at ICIS
Saikhan Askhabov has served as the Head of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe at ICIS since 2016. Based in Dubai, he leads a team of strategic, key, and regional account managers, as well as business development managers. His role involves overseeing sales operations and fostering relationships with clients across various sectors, including petrochemicals, energy, and fertilizers. Askhabov has also led the regional ICIS sales team in London, engaging with numerous producers, distributors, traders, and manufacturers in these industries.
Education and Expertise
Saikhan Askhabov's educational background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He also completed a program in Business and Economics at Université du Québec à Montréal, focusing on International Business for 11 months in 2015. Additionally, he holds a General Certificate of Secondary Education from Royal Athenaeum Eupen, where he studied General Economics, Advanced Maths, and Management Information Systems from 2006 to 2012.
Background
Born in Chechnya, Saikhan Askhabov has an international upbringing, having spent his educational years in Belgium, Canada, and the Netherlands. This diverse background has contributed to his understanding of various markets and cultures, enhancing his capabilities in international business. Recently, he relocated to Dubai to strengthen his leadership role in a key commodity hub, further expanding his professional reach.
Achievements
During his tenure at ICIS, Saikhan Askhabov has been instrumental in managing and leading sales initiatives across multiple regions. His experience includes collaborating with a wide range of industry stakeholders, which has contributed to the growth and success of the sales team under his leadership. His commitment to professional development is evident as he is currently learning Arabic to better engage with clients in the Middle East.