Firuz Sharifzoda

Firuz Sharizoda

First Vice Chairman, National Bank of Tajikistan

Firuz Sharifzoda holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the prestigious Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics and have dedicated my career to advancing the financial sector of Tajikistan.

His professional journey commenced in 2005 at the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), where he began as a 2nd Category Economist in the Banking Supervision and Licensing Department. Over the years, he progressed through increasingly senior roles, including Chief Inspector, Deputy Head of Inspection Division, and Head of Second Inspection Unit.

Between 2016 and 2020, he held leadership positions such as Deputy Head of Department, Deputy Director of the Banking Supervision Department, and Chief Auditor – Director of the Internal Audit Department.

In 2020, Mr. Sharifzoda was appointed Director of the Banking Supervision Department, a role he fulfilled with dedication until August 17, 2022, when he was honored to be appointed Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan by Presidential Decree. On January 16, 2024, Mr. Sharifzoda was further entrusted with the position of First Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan.

Mr. Sharifzoda’s contributions to the nation’s financial system were recognized in 2021 when he was awarded the honorary medal “For Services to the Motherland.” He is fluent in Farsi (Persian), English and Russian. Mr. Sharifzoda is married and blessed with five children.