Rauf Mammadov

Rauf Mammadov’s professional background includes a mix of developmental banking and public policy as well as strategy consulting and planning for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In addition to his current role as the Advisor to CEO at Qatar Development Bank, Rauf is pursuing DBA at IE Business School where his research focuses on the impact of MSEs on local entrepreneurship.

How can Team United make 2026 a success: What Mexico, US and Canada can learn from the past World Cups?

The 2026 World Cup sanctioned by the Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) will be hosted by the trio of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This will be the highest-profile single-sport event with this kind of host structure, which presents potential political and logistical concerns. This article puts forth a case study for tournament […]