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Who we are.

Who we are.
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Bakcell is the first mobile operator in Azerbaijan

Bakcell is the first company to provide mobile communications services in Azerbaijan. Being the one of the largest investors in the non-oil sector of the economy of Azerbaijan, Bakcell provides a wide range of high-quality modern telecommunication (voice services and mobile internet) services to more than 3 million customers.

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Gunnar Pahnke
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Gunnar Pahnke

Gunnar Pahnke has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Bakcell since June 8, 2026. With more than 35 years of international experience in the telecommunications industry, he has extensive expertise in customer-centric business transformation, strategic development, and sustainable growth. Gunnar Pahnke has held various leadership positions at leading telecommunications companies in Azerbaijan, Germany, France, Romania, and other countries.

Gunnar Pahnke holds a PhD in Strategic Management from the University of Poitiers, France, as well as an MBA degree from ENSPTT. In addition, he has successfully completed executive leadership programs at some of the world’s most prestigious educational institutions, including INSEAD, the University of Oxford, London Business School, IE Business School, ESMT Berlin, and the Darden School of Business.

Bakcell to bring the historical heritage of Icherisheher to life with digital technologies

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Bakcell to bring the historical heritage of Icherisheher to life with digital technologies

Bakcell and the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration have launched a project aimed at presenting Azerbaijan’s historical and cultural heritage in a digital format.Read article
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At Bakcell, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and accountability. We expect all employees, management, contractors, suppliers, and business partners to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Our Ethics and Compliance principles include, among other things:

  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance
  • Prevention of fraud and misconduct
  • Management of Conflict of Interest
  • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Protection of confidential information
  • Fair and ethical business practices

 

The Company maintains a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in any form.

Employees, officers, directors, contractors, and business partners are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

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Employees and external stakeholders are encouraged to report any concerns regarding potential violations of laws, regulations, the Code of Ethics, the Anti-Bribery Policy, or other Company Policies.

Reports may be submitted through the following channels:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +994 55 931 21 71

The Company will review all reports appropriately and, where permitted by law, maintain confidentiality and protect individuals who report concerns in good faith.

Code of Conduct: Download PDF

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy: Download PDF

Ethics and Compliance
Ethics and Compliance