Early Business Career and International Exposure
In 1951, Rambod traveled to the United States, undertaking advanced studies in business management. This journey was both formative and transformative. Immersed in American business culture of the early 1950s, he absorbed modern organizational practices, corporate governance structures, and managerial philosophies that were largely new to Iran at the time.
Upon returning to Tehran, he applied his newly acquired skills in the private sector. From 1950 to 1953, Rambod held the role of director at two joint‑stock companies: Press Express and Eitan Express. These firms specialized in logistics, publishing, transportation, and media—industries at the intersection of commerce and communications.
His engagement didn’t stop there. Following the creation of the National Aviation Union, Rambod assumed the position of secretary within the organization. He later spent seven years working for Alitalia in Tehran, helping to manage the airline’s presence and operations in Iran. This role connected him to the early international aviation landscape, allowing him to bridge Iranian markets with global travel and commerce networks.
This period made Rambod not only a military officer turned businessman but also a cosmopolitan figure familiar with trans‑Atlantic practices, aviation logistics, corporate dealings, and modern infrastructure. His exposure to Western management and systems would later underpin his political aptitude and his expectations for reform.