Zara Huseynova
About Zara Huseynova
Zara Huseynova serves as the Head of Business Development in CIS, CEE, and MENA at Terraformation Inc. since 2021, and has a diverse background in leadership and entrepreneurship, including founding WoWoman Azerbaijan and ALZA.
Work at Terraformation
Zara Huseynova has served as the Head of Business Development in the CIS, CEE, and MENA regions at Terraformation Inc. since 2021. In this role, she has focused on expanding the company's business development efforts across these diverse markets. Her work is based in Hawaii, United States, where she has been instrumental in driving growth and establishing partnerships within the regions.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Before joining Terraformation, Zara Huseynova worked at Facebook as a Fellow from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure in Menlo Park, California, she contributed to various initiatives and projects, gaining valuable experience in the tech industry and enhancing her skills in business development and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Zara Huseynova has a strong educational background. She completed the MITx Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2016, focusing on entrepreneurship. Additionally, she studied Leadership, Public Policy, and Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2013. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, which she completed from 2010 to 2014.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Zara Huseynova is the founder of WoWoman Azerbaijan, a platform established in 2015 that aims to empower women through education and entrepreneurship. She also founded ALZA in 2012, a venture that has been operational for over a decade, focusing on innovative solutions in Azerbaijan. Both initiatives reflect her commitment to social impact and community development.
Involvement with One Young World
From 2018 to 2021, Zara Huseynova served as a Delegate Speaker and Ambassador for One Young World in The Hague Area, Netherlands. In this role, she represented her community and engaged with global leaders on pressing issues, contributing to discussions on youth leadership and social change.