OCEANS Board: President and Vice-President

Mir Murad Sadikhov is the President of OCEANS Network, originally from Azerbaijan. He began his educational path with studies in Finance and Economics, followed by an MBA degree. He gained his first professional experience in customer service and retail, where he developed strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. He then moved into import management, specialising in supplier negotiations, customs procedures, logistics coordination and international supply chain operations. He also contributed to large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on document control and coordination workflows. He later participated in the Erasmus+ mobility programme at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences in Germany, focusing on marketing, product development and knowledge management. After returning, he expanded his institutional engagement by teaching economics and tourism at Western Caspian University. 

Alongside his academic work, Mir Murad Sadikhov took an active role in international cooperation. He led the EU-funded grassroots project “Erasmus Open Horizons”, promoting cross-cultural learning, youth engagement, and community partnerships. Most recently, he served as Head of Division for Scientific Events & Conferences, where he initiated and coordinated national and international academic forums. He is fluent in English, with native proficiency in Russian and Turkish. Currently, he is developing a Food Tech concept aimed at improving food distribution through digital solutions. 

As President of OCEANS Network, Murad is committed to building sustainable institutional bridges, expanding opportunities for young people, and fostering cooperation between communities and organisations across regions.

Vitoria Cabral is the Vice-President of OCEANS Network. She is currently based in France, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Wine Business & Marketing at the University of Montpellier. Originally from Brazil, she holds a degree in International Relations and has built her academic and professional path around international trade and the wine industry. 

Her experience combines practice and research, reflecting her interest in global markets, sustainability, and inclusive development. This perspective has been shaped by international mobility experiences, including studies at the University of Salamanca and participation in the Global Teams programme at Universidad Continental in Peru, where she collaborated with young professionals from across Latin America to address shared regional challenges. 

In 2025, Vitoria served as OCEANS Head of Community Development, leading initiatives to strengthen connections between scholarship holders and alumni worldwide, foster engagement, and create spaces for collaboration and peer support across different countries and generations. This experience reinforced her belief in the power of community as a driver of personal growth, collective impact, and long-term international cooperation.