Foreign citizens were also among the entrepreneurs awarded by the President.
Modern.az reports that among the notable individuals in the President's Order on awarding the “Taraqqi” medal to persons distinguished in entrepreneurial activity are Turkish businessman Necmeddin Taşbağ and German businesswoman Jana Krimpe.
Necmeddin Taşbağ, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish-Azerbaijani Businessmen and Industrialists Association, has been operating in Azerbaijan since 2000 with "Kartaş Kimya" LLC, producing construction chemicals under the “Mr. Fix” brand. The company aims to increase its export opportunities while supplying the domestic market by producing a wide range of products at its plant located in Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park, equipped with modern technologies. 250 employees are planned to work in the company. High quality and environmental standards are prioritized in the production process, which ensures that the products are prepared with modern technology and comply with international standards. The company operates within the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, and all products are manufactured in accordance with international quality standards.
Jana Krimpe, founder and head of “B.EST Solutions Azerbaijan”, the operator of “ASAN İmza” mobile electronic signature, is originally German. B.EST Solutions Azerbaijan, led by J. Krimpe, is one of the leading companies operating in the field of digital technology application and electronic services development in the country. The company specializes mainly in mobile identification, electronic signature, and digital security solutions.
Her most recognized project, "Asan İmza", is widely used in Azerbaijan and serves as a digital identification tool for citizens, entrepreneurs, as well as government agencies. This technology facilitates access to electronic services and enables remote legal verification of documents.
B.EST Solutions Azerbaijan contributes to the development of the country's digital economy within the framework of cooperation with the state and private sectors and is distinguished by the application of innovative solutions.