LAZZAT RAMAZANOVA
Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, seventh convocation, Member of the Committee on Social-Cultural Development
Lazzat Ramazanova was born on July 17, 1973 in the South Kazakhstan region. She graduated from the Kazakh State University of World Languages in Almaty (1990-1995), the Kazakh State Law Academy in Astana (1998-2001). She began her career in the banking system (1994-1995).
Since 2015 – the Chair of the Council of business women of “Atameken” NCE RK. Member of the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since November 2019, she is a Chair of the Council of the “ECOJER” Kazakhstan Association of Regional Environmental Initiatives.
Since May 2020 – Chair of the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since January, 2021 – Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, seventh convocation, Member of the Committee on Social-Cultural Development.
RAMAZANOVA
Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, seventh convocation, Member of the Committee on Social-Cultural Development
LAZZAT RAMAZANOVA
Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, seventh convocation, Member of the Committee on Social-Cultural Development
Lazzat Ramazanova was born on July 17, 1973 in the South Kazakhstan region. She graduated from the Kazakh State University of World Languages in Almaty (1990-1995), the Kazakh State Law Academy in Astana (1998-2001). She began her career in the banking system (1994-1995).
Since 2015 – the Chair of the Council of business women of “Atameken” NCE RK. Member of the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since November 2019, she is a Chair of the Council of the “ECOJER” Kazakhstan Association of Regional Environmental Initiatives.
Since May 2020 – Chair of the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since January, 2021 – Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, seventh convocation, Member of the Committee on Social-Cultural Development.
ABDYKALIKOVA GULSHARA NAUSHAEVNA
Akim of the Kyzylorda Region
Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Committee on Social and Cultural Development
Chairman of the National Commission for Women and Family Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Gulshara Abdykalikova is a Kazakhstani state activist, former Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population and 10th Secretary of State of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Born in the Kyzylorda region, Republic of Kazakhstan. She graduated from the Dzhambul Technological Institute of Light and Food Industries, majoring in economics, candidate of economic sciences.
After graduating from the institute in 1987-1994, she worked as a senior inspector, head of a department of the Kyzylorda regional department of social protection of population.
In 1994-1995, he was a consultant to the Committee of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan on social protection of population.
In 1995-2003, she worked in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan as the head of department, deputy head of department, head of pension management, deputy director of the Department of social security, director of the department of social security and social assistance, director of the department of pension provision and income regulation population.
From March 2003 to December 2005 – Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From December 2005 to October 2006 – Chairman of the Board of JSC “Life Insurance Company” State Annuity Company “.
From October 2006 to October 2007 – Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From October 2007 to January 2008 – Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
From January 2008 to March 2009 – Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President.
From March 2009 to September 2012 – Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since September 2012 – Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since November 2013 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On November 11, 2014, she was appointed State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan by decree of the Head of State.
February 25 – August 16, 2019 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On 28 March 2020, Abdykhalikova was appointed as the akim of the Kyzylorda Region.
NAUSHAEVNA
Akim of the Kyzylorda Region
ABDYKALIKOVA GULSHARA NAUSHAEVNA
Akim of the Kyzylorda Region
Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Committee on Social and Cultural Development
Chairman of the National Commission for Women and Family Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Gulshara Abdykalikova is a Kazakhstani state activist, former Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population and 10th Secretary of State of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Born in the Kyzylorda region, Republic of Kazakhstan. She graduated from the Dzhambul Technological Institute of Light and Food Industries, majoring in economics, candidate of economic sciences.
After graduating from the institute in 1987-1994, she worked as a senior inspector, head of a department of the Kyzylorda regional department of social protection of population.
In 1994-1995, he was a consultant to the Committee of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan on social protection of population.
In 1995-2003, she worked in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan as the head of department, deputy head of department, head of pension management, deputy director of the Department of social security, director of the department of social security and social assistance, director of the department of pension provision and income regulation population.
From March 2003 to December 2005 – Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From December 2005 to October 2006 – Chairman of the Board of JSC “Life Insurance Company” State Annuity Company “.
From October 2006 to October 2007 – Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From October 2007 to January 2008 – Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
From January 2008 to March 2009 – Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President.
From March 2009 to September 2012 – Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since September 2012 – Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since November 2013 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On November 11, 2014, she was appointed State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan by decree of the Head of State.
February 25 – August 16, 2019 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On 28 March 2020, Abdykhalikova was appointed as the akim of the Kyzylorda Region.
MAGAUOV ASET MARATOVICH
Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Aset Magauov was born on November 28, 1972 in the village of Kulsary, Atyrau region. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry named after I.M. Gubkina, completed an internship at the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank.
He began his career in 1994. Over the years, he worked at Tengizmunaigas JSC, NNK Kazakhoil CJSC, NK Oil and Gas Transport JSC, NK KazMunayGas JSC, Tengizchevroil LLP, and Mangistaumunaigas JSC.
From 2008 to 2010 held the position of Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from 2010 to 2011 was Vice minister of oil and gas of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From December 2017 to March 2019, he held the position of Director General of the KAZENERGY Association.
MARATOVICH
Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
MAGAUOV ASET MARATOVICH
Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Aset Magauov was born on November 28, 1972 in the village of Kulsary, Atyrau region. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry named after I.M. Gubkina, completed an internship at the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank.
He began his career in 1994. Over the years, he worked at Tengizmunaigas JSC, NNK Kazakhoil CJSC, NK Oil and Gas Transport JSC, NK KazMunayGas JSC, Tengizchevroil LLP, and Mangistaumunaigas JSC.
From 2008 to 2010 held the position of Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from 2010 to 2011 was Vice minister of oil and gas of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From December 2017 to March 2019, he held the position of Director General of the KAZENERGY Association.
KULEKEYEV ZHAKSYBEK ABDRAKHMETOVICH
Chairman of the Management Board of NC KazMunayGas JSC
ZHAKSYBEK ABDRAKHMETOVICH KULEKEYEV graduated from the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics of S. Kirov Kazakh State University in 1979 with a degree in applied Mathematics, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Professor.
Currently, he is an adviser to the Chairman of the Management Board of NC KazMunayGas JSC.
In different years, he worked as the Chairman of the National Statistical Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Minister of Economy and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Chairman of the Accounting Committee for Control over the execution of the Republican budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the First Vice-President of NC Kazmunaygas JSC, the President of NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC, the adviser to the General Director of KMG Engineering LLP and NC KazMunayGas JSC.
In 1979, he began his career at Alma-Ata Institute of National Economy, where he held the positions of teacher, associate professor, professor, head of the Department of “Microeconomics”.
Author of more than 15 books and brochures, as well as about 250 articles on the problems of economics, statistics, mathematical modeling of economic processes, public administration, improving the quality of education, corporate governance, quality management system, the development of the country’s oil and gas industry and the prevention and elimination of oil spills, etc.
Author of the book “Fundamentals of linear programming” in kaz. language (1991), “Practical classes in microeconomics” (1994), “Introduction to project analysis” (1996), “Microeconomics” (1997,2002), “Macroeconomics” (1997), “Economic panorama of Kazakhstan for the years of independence” (2002), “Problems of the efficiency of using the state budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the conditions of market relations development” (2003), “Fundamentals of the credit system of education in the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2004), “Quality management system of higher and vocational education” (2005), “Presidential elections in Kazakhstan: facts, analysis, comments” (2005), “Dispersants – application opportunities in Kazakhstan” (2013), “Oil spills at sea and methods of their elimination” (2015), “Problems of the labor market and employment in Kazakhstan” (2015), “Social portrait of the self-employed population in the southern regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2018).
Research interests: macro-and microeconomic analysis, modeling of economic processes, system planning in market conditions, problems of implementing a quality management system, the development of a modern education system, problems of public administration and public service, the development of the oil and gas industry, as well as demography and the labor market.
ABDRAKHMETOVICH
Chairman of the Management Board of NC KazMunayGas JSC
KULEKEYEV ZHAKSYBEK ABDRAKHMETOVICH
Chairman of the Management Board of NC KazMunayGas JSC
ZHAKSYBEK ABDRAKHMETOVICH KULEKEYEV graduated from the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics of S. Kirov Kazakh State University in 1979 with a degree in applied Mathematics, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Professor.
Currently, he is an adviser to the Chairman of the Management Board of NC KazMunayGas JSC.
In different years, he worked as the Chairman of the National Statistical Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Minister of Economy and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Chairman of the Accounting Committee for Control over the execution of the Republican budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the First Vice-President of NC Kazmunaygas JSC, the President of NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC, the adviser to the General Director of KMG Engineering LLP and NC KazMunayGas JSC.
In 1979, he began his career at Alma-Ata Institute of National Economy, where he held the positions of teacher, associate professor, professor, head of the Department of “Microeconomics”.
Author of more than 15 books and brochures, as well as about 250 articles on the problems of economics, statistics, mathematical modeling of economic processes, public administration, improving the quality of education, corporate governance, quality management system, the development of the country’s oil and gas industry and the prevention and elimination of oil spills, etc.
Author of the book “Fundamentals of linear programming” in kaz. language (1991), “Practical classes in microeconomics” (1994), “Introduction to project analysis” (1996), “Microeconomics” (1997,2002), “Macroeconomics” (1997), “Economic panorama of Kazakhstan for the years of independence” (2002), “Problems of the efficiency of using the state budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the conditions of market relations development” (2003), “Fundamentals of the credit system of education in the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2004), “Quality management system of higher and vocational education” (2005), “Presidential elections in Kazakhstan: facts, analysis, comments” (2005), “Dispersants – application opportunities in Kazakhstan” (2013), “Oil spills at sea and methods of their elimination” (2015), “Problems of the labor market and employment in Kazakhstan” (2015), “Social portrait of the self-employed population in the southern regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2018).
Research interests: macro-and microeconomic analysis, modeling of economic processes, system planning in market conditions, problems of implementing a quality management system, the development of a modern education system, problems of public administration and public service, the development of the oil and gas industry, as well as demography and the labor market.
KENZHEBEK IBRASHEV
Director General of the KAZENERGY Association
Education, specialty (qualification), licenses
Moscow Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry named after Ivan Gubkin (1981), “Drilling of oil and gas wells” specialty.
Academic titles, degrees, activity
- Candidate of Engineering Sciences;
- “Honored oil and gas worker” title;
- “Honored prospector of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, 2008.;
- Kashagan oil and gas field discoverer, 2018;
- Honorary Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, March 2021;
- Member of the National Academy of Mining Sciences, March 2021.
Professional experience
- Started as an oil exploratory expedition worker and worked his way up to become the head of major oil and gas companies.
- Worked for Kazakhstan’s and international oil production and exploration companies:
- Kazakhstankaspiyshelf JSC;
- Agip KCO;
- KazMunayTeniz MOC JSC;
- KazMunayGas Exploration Production JSC;
- KazMunayGas NC JSC.
- Total years of service in the oil and gas industry – over 36 years.
Other positions:
- Member of the Board of Directors of KazMunayGas Exploration Production JSC (06.2009);
- Certified Director of the British Institute of Directors, Cert IoD (12.2013).
National and international awards, prizes, honorary titles
- III degree “Barys” order, Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 05, 2016;
- “Parasat” order, Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 07, 2010;
- “Kurmet” order, Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 21,1997.
Scientific, literary works, publications:
- Co-author of the book “Development of Oil and Gas Fields in the Kazakhstan’s Sector of the Caspian Sea”.
IBRASHEV
Director General of the KAZENERGY Association
KENZHEBEK IBRASHEV
Director General of the KAZENERGY Association
Education, specialty (qualification), licenses
Moscow Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry named after Ivan Gubkin (1981), “Drilling of oil and gas wells” specialty.
Academic titles, degrees, activity
- Candidate of Engineering Sciences;
- “Honored oil and gas worker” title;
- “Honored prospector of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, 2008.;
- Kashagan oil and gas field discoverer, 2018;
- Honorary Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, March 2021;
- Member of the National Academy of Mining Sciences, March 2021.
Professional experience
- Started as an oil exploratory expedition worker and worked his way up to become the head of major oil and gas companies.
- Worked for Kazakhstan’s and international oil production and exploration companies:
- Kazakhstankaspiyshelf JSC;
- Agip KCO;
- KazMunayTeniz MOC JSC;
- KazMunayGas Exploration Production JSC;
- KazMunayGas NC JSC.
- Total years of service in the oil and gas industry – over 36 years.
Other positions:
- Member of the Board of Directors of KazMunayGas Exploration Production JSC (06.2009);
- Certified Director of the British Institute of Directors, Cert IoD (12.2013).
National and international awards, prizes, honorary titles
- III degree “Barys” order, Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 05, 2016;
- “Parasat” order, Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 07, 2010;
- “Kurmet” order, Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 21,1997.
Scientific, literary works, publications:
- Co-author of the book “Development of Oil and Gas Fields in the Kazakhstan’s Sector of the Caspian Sea”.
AHLEM FRIGA-NOY
Country Chair in Kazakhstan, TotalEnergies Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Kazakhstan
Ahlem Friga-Noy is a seasoned public affairs, geopolitical adviser, and negotiation expert with 20 years’ experience, in the public and private sector.
From August 2019 she has been appointed Total’s Country Chair in Kazakhstan and Managing Director Total E&P Kazakhstan.
From July 2016 she held position of the Vice President Public Affairs – Africa Division for Total Group, based in Uganda.
From May 2012 to July 2016 Ahlem was the Corporate Affairs Manager at Total E&P Uganda.
Before joining Total, Ahlem was Advisor on Sub-Sahara Africa to the French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and to the French Minister for Cooperation.
Formerly, she held a number of positions in the field of multilateral diplomacy: from January 2008-August 2010, as First Secretary at the Embassy of France in Chad (N’Djamena), from January 2007-January 2008, she had served as Political Advisor and Representative of the Special Envoy of the European Union for Darfur-Darfur Dialogue (Khartoum), participating to peace talks and from January 2006-January 2007 was Political Attaché of the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Sudan.
Earlier from May 2002 to December 2005, she was the Political Attaché and Press Secretary, Embassy of France in Nigeria (Abuja).
Ahlem speaks English, Italian, Arab, and Swahili and holds a master’s degree in Public Law and bachelor’s In International Law.
FRIGA-NOY
Country Chair in Kazakhstan, TotalEnergies Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Kazakhstan
AHLEM FRIGA-NOY
Country Chair in Kazakhstan, TotalEnergies Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Kazakhstan
Ahlem Friga-Noy is a seasoned public affairs, geopolitical adviser, and negotiation expert with 20 years’ experience, in the public and private sector.
From August 2019 she has been appointed Total’s Country Chair in Kazakhstan and Managing Director Total E&P Kazakhstan.
From July 2016 she held position of the Vice President Public Affairs – Africa Division for Total Group, based in Uganda.
From May 2012 to July 2016 Ahlem was the Corporate Affairs Manager at Total E&P Uganda.
Before joining Total, Ahlem was Advisor on Sub-Sahara Africa to the French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and to the French Minister for Cooperation.
Formerly, she held a number of positions in the field of multilateral diplomacy: from January 2008-August 2010, as First Secretary at the Embassy of France in Chad (N’Djamena), from January 2007-January 2008, she had served as Political Advisor and Representative of the Special Envoy of the European Union for Darfur-Darfur Dialogue (Khartoum), participating to peace talks and from January 2006-January 2007 was Political Attaché of the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Sudan.
Earlier from May 2002 to December 2005, she was the Political Attaché and Press Secretary, Embassy of France in Nigeria (Abuja).
Ahlem speaks English, Italian, Arab, and Swahili and holds a master’s degree in Public Law and bachelor’s In International Law.
MADINA CRABB
VP Finance Qatar
MADINA CRABB was appointed as VP Finance Qatar as of 1 December 2020. Prior to that she held the role of General Manager for North Caspian Sea Production Sharing licenses in Shell Kazakhstan and Chair of Shareholder Advisory Committee. Madina began her career with Schlumberger in their Caspian Region office in 2000 and held various roles including marketing and business development for Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Turkey and technical consultancy for E&P majors across Europe, Africa and CIS. She then moved to BG Group and Shell where she held various leadership roles in the UK, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. In 2017-18 she also served in Brunei Shell Petroleum Board of Directors Committees and was responsible for managing of Shell’s financial and business activities in non-operated portfolio of Brunei.
Madina has background in Petroleum Engineering and Economics. She also holds MBA and ACMA/CGMA qualifications.
CRABB
VP Finance Qatar
MADINA CRABB
VP Finance Qatar
MADINA CRABB was appointed as VP Finance Qatar as of 1 December 2020. Prior to that she held the role of General Manager for North Caspian Sea Production Sharing licenses in Shell Kazakhstan and Chair of Shareholder Advisory Committee. Madina began her career with Schlumberger in their Caspian Region office in 2000 and held various roles including marketing and business development for Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Turkey and technical consultancy for E&P majors across Europe, Africa and CIS. She then moved to BG Group and Shell where she held various leadership roles in the UK, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. In 2017-18 she also served in Brunei Shell Petroleum Board of Directors Committees and was responsible for managing of Shell’s financial and business activities in non-operated portfolio of Brunei.
Madina has background in Petroleum Engineering and Economics. She also holds MBA and ACMA/CGMA qualifications.
HÜSEYIN ÖZHAN
Head of EBRD in Kazakhstan
Huseyin Ozhan currently is the Advisor to VP Banking of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) whose remit extends to all EBRD Country offices network as well as EBRD portfolio group. He took up the Director, Head of Kazakhstan post effective from 1 September 2021 and he based in Almaty.
A Turkish national, Mr. Ozhan joined EBRD in January 2011 as a Principal Banker in the Transport team in Istanbul. He went on to be a Senior Banker in the same team before becoming the Head of Ankara Resident Office in 2015 and Deputy Head of Turkey in 2017. Huseyin then moved to his current role in 2019 as the Advisor to the VP, Banking.
Prior to joining EBRD, Mr. Ozhan worked as a Sector Head for the Corporate Banking and Structured Finance department at Eurobank Tekfen. Previously, as a part of a private investment firm, he was involved in a number of infrastructure transactions including energy and telecoms in the CIS and the Balkans.
Huseyin holds a B.A. with honours in Economics and Mathematics from Macalester College, Minnesota, M.A. in Finance and a Ph.D. candidate from Yeditepe University, Istanbul.
He is married with two daughters and bilingual in Turkish and English.
ÖZHAN
Head of EBRD in Kazakhstan
HÜSEYIN ÖZHAN
Head of EBRD in Kazakhstan
Huseyin Ozhan currently is the Advisor to VP Banking of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) whose remit extends to all EBRD Country offices network as well as EBRD portfolio group. He took up the Director, Head of Kazakhstan post effective from 1 September 2021 and he based in Almaty.
A Turkish national, Mr. Ozhan joined EBRD in January 2011 as a Principal Banker in the Transport team in Istanbul. He went on to be a Senior Banker in the same team before becoming the Head of Ankara Resident Office in 2015 and Deputy Head of Turkey in 2017. Huseyin then moved to his current role in 2019 as the Advisor to the VP, Banking.
Prior to joining EBRD, Mr. Ozhan worked as a Sector Head for the Corporate Banking and Structured Finance department at Eurobank Tekfen. Previously, as a part of a private investment firm, he was involved in a number of infrastructure transactions including energy and telecoms in the CIS and the Balkans.
Huseyin holds a B.A. with honours in Economics and Mathematics from Macalester College, Minnesota, M.A. in Finance and a Ph.D. candidate from Yeditepe University, Istanbul.
He is married with two daughters and bilingual in Turkish and English.
LYAZZAT AKHMURZINA
Executive Director for Human Capital Development of KAZENERGY Association
Member of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
In the Association, she oversees the issues of the scholarship and grant project of the Association, holding annual youth forums, intellectual competitions among university students, coordinates the activities of the Women’s Energy Club, social and labor relations, participates in working groups, expert councils on legislation in the areas of labor legislation, social protection, tripartite social partnership at the sectoral and national levels, the qualification development system, etc.
The total work experience – 26 years.
Since 2021 – Member of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Public Council for Social and Labor Issues of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since 2020-Chairman of the Subcommittee on Qualifications of NCE Atameken.
From 2017 to 2020 she was a member of the National Scientific Council; Scientific foundations of “Mangilik El” (education of the XXI century, fundamental and applied research in the field of humanities).
Lyazzat Akhmurzina has two higher educations and a master’s degree in Business Administration.
She was awarded the medals “Yeren enbegi usin” (Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 3, 2020), “The best social partner” (FPRK, 2020), the Jubilee medal “Kazakhstan Oil-120 years” (Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2019), the badge ” Y. Altynsarin” (MES RK, 2019), a badge “For contribution to the development of the oil and gas industry” (ME RK, 2018), an Anniversary medal “Astana 20 zhyl” (2018), a letter of thanks from the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), an anniversary medal for the 10th anniversary of the KAZENERGY Association (2015), an anniversary medal “20 years of independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2011).
AKHMURZINA
Executive Director for Human Capital Development of KAZENERGY Association Member of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
LYAZZAT AKHMURZINA
Executive Director for Human Capital Development of KAZENERGY Association
Member of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
In the Association, she oversees the issues of the scholarship and grant project of the Association, holding annual youth forums, intellectual competitions among university students, coordinates the activities of the Women’s Energy Club, social and labor relations, participates in working groups, expert councils on legislation in the areas of labor legislation, social protection, tripartite social partnership at the sectoral and national levels, the qualification development system, etc.
The total work experience – 26 years.
Since 2021 – Member of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Public Council for Social and Labor Issues of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since 2020-Chairman of the Subcommittee on Qualifications of NCE Atameken.
From 2017 to 2020 she was a member of the National Scientific Council; Scientific foundations of “Mangilik El” (education of the XXI century, fundamental and applied research in the field of humanities).
Lyazzat Akhmurzina has two higher educations and a master’s degree in Business Administration.
She was awarded the medals “Yeren enbegi usin” (Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 3, 2020), “The best social partner” (FPRK, 2020), the Jubilee medal “Kazakhstan Oil-120 years” (Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2019), the badge ” Y. Altynsarin” (MES RK, 2019), a badge “For contribution to the development of the oil and gas industry” (ME RK, 2018), an Anniversary medal “Astana 20 zhyl” (2018), a letter of thanks from the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), an anniversary medal for the 10th anniversary of the KAZENERGY Association (2015), an anniversary medal “20 years of independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2011).
AIZADA AKKAYSIYEVA
Chairman of KAZENERGY Women Energy Club Financial Director, KAZORTRANSFLOT UK Ltd
In 1991 Aizada Akkaysiyeva graduated from the Moscow Academy of Oil and Gas named after I.M. Gubkin on the economics and organization of the oil and gas industry. In 2004 she received her doctorate in economic sciences (Moscow Oil and Gas Academy named after I.M. Gubkin).
Since 2015, she holds the position of Financial Director, KAZMORTRANSFLOT UK LTD. In her current position, as Financial Director, Aizada is responsible for the risk management and financial sustainability of the company.
Before that time, she worked at Aktau University named after Sh. Yesenov (1992), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (1999), Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2000). From 2002 to 2015 she held executive positions in the group of companies of JSC NC KazMunayGas.
She was member of the National Commission for Women, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan from 2013 to 2015. She is an Academician of the National Engineering Academy of Kazakhstan since 2010, Chairman of KAZENERGY Women Energy Club.
In 2018 she was awarded with the Order “Kurmet”.
Aizada is married and has 4 children.
AKKAYSIYEVA
Chairman of KAZENERGY Women Energy Club Financial Director, KAZORTRANSFLOT UK Ltd
AIZADA AKKAYSIYEVA
Chairman of KAZENERGY Women Energy Club Financial Director, KAZORTRANSFLOT UK Ltd
In 1991 Aizada Akkaysiyeva graduated from the Moscow Academy of Oil and Gas named after I.M. Gubkin on the economics and organization of the oil and gas industry. In 2004 she received her doctorate in economic sciences (Moscow Oil and Gas Academy named after I.M. Gubkin).
Since 2015, she holds the position of Financial Director, KAZMORTRANSFLOT UK LTD. In her current position, as Financial Director, Aizada is responsible for the risk management and financial sustainability of the company.
Before that time, she worked at Aktau University named after Sh. Yesenov (1992), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (1999), Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2000). From 2002 to 2015 she held executive positions in the group of companies of JSC NC KazMunayGas.
She was member of the National Commission for Women, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan from 2013 to 2015. She is an Academician of the National Engineering Academy of Kazakhstan since 2010, Chairman of KAZENERGY Women Energy Club.
In 2018 she was awarded with the Order “Kurmet”.
Aizada is married and has 4 children.
MARIA DOTSENKO
Representative of UN-Women in Kazakhstan
MARIA DOTSENKO is a senior international development professional with over 20 years of experience working with the United Nations and other international organizations.
Prior to joining UN Women, she worked as the UN Information Centre Director in Iran and as the UN Department of Public Information Representative in Armenia. Maria also served as the Spokesperson, Head of Press Office and Media Adviser with the OSCE in Central and Eastern Europe and with USAID in Ukraine, covering also Belarus and Moldova.
She holds a PhD in Mathematics, MA in Journalism and an MBA. Maria is fluent in English, Ukrainian and Russian.
DOTSENKO
Representative of UN-Women in Kazakhstan
MARIA DOTSENKO
Representative of UN-Women in Kazakhstan
MARIA DOTSENKO is a senior international development professional with over 20 years of experience working with the United Nations and other international organizations.
Prior to joining UN Women, she worked as the UN Information Centre Director in Iran and as the UN Department of Public Information Representative in Armenia. Maria also served as the Spokesperson, Head of Press Office and Media Adviser with the OSCE in Central and Eastern Europe and with USAID in Ukraine, covering also Belarus and Moldova.
She holds a PhD in Mathematics, MA in Journalism and an MBA. Maria is fluent in English, Ukrainian and Russian.
NDILEKA MANDELA
Founder and Executive Director of the T. Mandela Foundation, the eldest granddaughter of the First President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela
Since 2014 – Founder and Executive Director of the Tembekile Mandela Foundation (Tembekile Mandela Foundation; named after her fatherbekile Mandela, the eldest son of Nelson Mandela).
Since November 2018 – Founder and Program Manager under the auspices of the United Nations “Leaders like Mandela” (Host like Mandela).
Since July 2021 – Head of the representative office of the international platform “G-Global” (initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy) in Africa and the International Fund “G-Global” “The contribution of youth to the challenge of the SDGs and the UN Agenda 2030”.
Member of the International Council of the “Global Silk Road Award” / “Global Silk Road Award” (initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy).
Member of the Global Alliance of Leaders for Nuclear Security and a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy).
He is an Advisor to the Board of Trustees of the Nelson Mandela Museum and the Ombudsman for Youth and Health for Africa on the Advisory Board of the Reset Global Global Assembly.
He is raising two children and one granddaughter.
Fluent in English and Kosa (native).
MANDELA
Founder and Executive Director of the T. Mandela Foundation, the eldest granddaughter of the First President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela
NDILEKA MANDELA
Founder and Executive Director of the T. Mandela Foundation, the eldest granddaughter of the First President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela
Since 2014 – Founder and Executive Director of the Tembekile Mandela Foundation (Tembekile Mandela Foundation; named after her fatherbekile Mandela, the eldest son of Nelson Mandela).
Since November 2018 – Founder and Program Manager under the auspices of the United Nations “Leaders like Mandela” (Host like Mandela).
Since July 2021 – Head of the representative office of the international platform “G-Global” (initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy) in Africa and the International Fund “G-Global” “The contribution of youth to the challenge of the SDGs and the UN Agenda 2030”.
Member of the International Council of the “Global Silk Road Award” / “Global Silk Road Award” (initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy).
Member of the Global Alliance of Leaders for Nuclear Security and a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy).
He is an Advisor to the Board of Trustees of the Nelson Mandela Museum and the Ombudsman for Youth and Health for Africa on the Advisory Board of the Reset Global Global Assembly.
He is raising two children and one granddaughter.
Fluent in English and Kosa (native).
DR. SUNITA PITAMBER
The Associate Director for Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Services and Infrastructure Development at the EBRD
Dr. Sunita Pitamber – The Associate Director for Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Services and Infrastructure Development at the EBRD
Dr Sunita Pitamber is the Associate Director for Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Services and Infrastructure Development at the EBRD. In this role, she leads on advising clients and colleagues in promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through Bank investments. Sunita has extensive experience in Africa through her role at the African Development Bank where she led the Bank’s priorities on Human Capital Development, Youth Employment, as well as Education and Health. Sunita is a UN Accredited Senior Women’s Leadership Talent in the Peace, Security and Rule of Law Institutions sector. She is an experienced public policy advisor with proven skills in strategy design and implementation, SDGs results delivery and monitoring. Proven experience in fragile states, support to peace and security through rule of law institutions, and post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction at country level and regionally, for example such as The Sahel, The Lake Chad Region, The Horn of Africa, The Mano River Union, and the Great Lakes. Sunita holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from the University of Bremen, Germany. She also holds an MBA from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
PITAMBER
The Associate Director for Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Services and Infrastructure Development at the EBRD
DR. SUNITA PITAMBER
The Associate Director for Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Services and Infrastructure Development at the EBRD
Dr. Sunita Pitamber – The Associate Director for Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Services and Infrastructure Development at the EBRD
Dr Sunita Pitamber is the Associate Director for Gender Mainstreaming and Access to Services and Infrastructure Development at the EBRD. In this role, she leads on advising clients and colleagues in promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through Bank investments. Sunita has extensive experience in Africa through her role at the African Development Bank where she led the Bank’s priorities on Human Capital Development, Youth Employment, as well as Education and Health. Sunita is a UN Accredited Senior Women’s Leadership Talent in the Peace, Security and Rule of Law Institutions sector. She is an experienced public policy advisor with proven skills in strategy design and implementation, SDGs results delivery and monitoring. Proven experience in fragile states, support to peace and security through rule of law institutions, and post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction at country level and regionally, for example such as The Sahel, The Lake Chad Region, The Horn of Africa, The Mano River Union, and the Great Lakes. Sunita holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from the University of Bremen, Germany. She also holds an MBA from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
DR. MARGHERITA CALDERONE
Principal Economist in the EBRD’s Gender and Economic Inclusion team
Margherita Calderone is a Principal Economist in the EBRD’s Gender and Economic Inclusion team. She leads its work on the power and energy and natural resources sectors, including under EBRD’s Just Transition Initiative, focusing on projects that create equitable access to skills and employment for women, youth, older workers and populations in remote regions. She has 12 years of work experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of multi-partner inclusion, gender and development programmes across a range of emerging economies. She was previously a Research Fellow in the Risk and Resilience Programme at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London, where she led the team’s strategy on the Economics and Finance for Resilience. She holds a PhD in Development Economics from Humboldt University in Berlin and an MSc degree in Economics from Bocconi University in Milan.
CALDERONE
Principal Economist in the EBRD’s Gender and Economic Inclusion team
DR. MARGHERITA CALDERONE
Principal Economist in the EBRD’s Gender and Economic Inclusion team
Margherita Calderone is a Principal Economist in the EBRD’s Gender and Economic Inclusion team. She leads its work on the power and energy and natural resources sectors, including under EBRD’s Just Transition Initiative, focusing on projects that create equitable access to skills and employment for women, youth, older workers and populations in remote regions. She has 12 years of work experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of multi-partner inclusion, gender and development programmes across a range of emerging economies. She was previously a Research Fellow in the Risk and Resilience Programme at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London, where she led the team’s strategy on the Economics and Finance for Resilience. She holds a PhD in Development Economics from Humboldt University in Berlin and an MSc degree in Economics from Bocconi University in Milan.
ALTYBAYEVA SHOLPAN BATYRBEKOVNA
HR General Manager Chevron Eurasia Business Unit
In her position Altybayeva Sholpan Batyrbekovna is responsible for implementation of Chevron personnel strategies in Kazakhstan and Russia.
For her 30-year career, Sholpan held a number of key HR positions in major companies including HR General Manager, Tengizchevroil; Deputy Manager, HR and Social Policy Department, KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production; HR Department Director, KazTransGas JSC and Intergas Central Asia JSC; Deputy HR Department Director, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC; Personnel Training, Development and Attestation supervisor in HR Department, Kazakhoil CJSC.
During her career, Sholpan Altybayeva implemented important projects on strategic staffing planning, selection and development of technical specialists pool, personnel assessment methods, IT solutions for different HR-functions, as well as developed policies and procedures for personnel management in compliance with companies’ strategic business goals and performance.
From 1991 to 1998 Sholpan Batyrbekovna served as a teacher at the Psychology Department of Al-Farabi Kazakh State University.
Sholpan Altybayeva has graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University as a psychologist and in 1998 she got PhD in Development psychology and Acmeology from Russian Education Academy in Moscow.
Sholpan Altybayeva also holds international professional certificate from University of Gloucestershire (UK) in Human Resources Management (CIPD).
She was awarder with Kurmet order, KAZENERGY medal and commemorative medals.
BATYRBEKOVNA
HR General Manager Chevron Eurasia Business Unit
ALTYBAYEVA SHOLPAN BATYRBEKOVNA
HR General Manager Chevron Eurasia Business Unit
In her position Altybayeva Sholpan Batyrbekovna is responsible for implementation of Chevron personnel strategies in Kazakhstan and Russia.
For her 30-year career, Sholpan held a number of key HR positions in major companies including HR General Manager, Tengizchevroil; Deputy Manager, HR and Social Policy Department, KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production; HR Department Director, KazTransGas JSC and Intergas Central Asia JSC; Deputy HR Department Director, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC; Personnel Training, Development and Attestation supervisor in HR Department, Kazakhoil CJSC.
During her career, Sholpan Altybayeva implemented important projects on strategic staffing planning, selection and development of technical specialists pool, personnel assessment methods, IT solutions for different HR-functions, as well as developed policies and procedures for personnel management in compliance with companies’ strategic business goals and performance.
From 1991 to 1998 Sholpan Batyrbekovna served as a teacher at the Psychology Department of Al-Farabi Kazakh State University.
Sholpan Altybayeva has graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University as a psychologist and in 1998 she got PhD in Development psychology and Acmeology from Russian Education Academy in Moscow.
Sholpan Altybayeva also holds international professional certificate from University of Gloucestershire (UK) in Human Resources Management (CIPD).
She was awarder with Kurmet order, KAZENERGY medal and commemorative medals.
ZARINA BAKENOVA
General Manager for Government and Public Relations NCOC N.V.
Ms. Bakenova has been appointed General Manager for Government and Public Relations / Business Advisor to the Managing Director of NCOC N.V. in Nur-Sultan in August 2021. Before assignment to NCOC N.V. from Shell, Ms. Bakenova has served as the Director of Government and Public Relations of Shell Kazakhstan since 2016 as a result of the merger of Royal Dutch Shell with BG Group. At BG Kazakhstan, Ms. Bakenova has served as Vice President for Sustainable Development and External Relations since 2013. Prior to joining the oil and gas industry, Ms. Bakenova held the position of Director of the Kazakhstan Foreign Investors Council Association. He also has experience working at the British Embassy in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Ms. Bakenova works in Nur-Sultan and is responsible for interaction with central and local executive forces, external, as well as for the company’s projects in the field of sustainable development and social infrastructure.
Graduated from the American University in Bulgaria with a degree in business administration and economics. She was awarded the jubilee medal “Astana 20 year”. Awarded with a medal of the “KazEnergy” Association for her contribution to the development of the oil and gas industry. She is married and has two children.
Member of the Executive Committee of the Women’s Energy Club “KazEnergy” since 2013.
BAKENOVA
General Manager for Government and Public Relations NCOC N.V.
ZARINA BAKENOVA
General Manager for Government and Public Relations NCOC N.V.
Ms. Bakenova has been appointed General Manager for Government and Public Relations / Business Advisor to the Managing Director of NCOC N.V. in Nur-Sultan in August 2021. Before assignment to NCOC N.V. from Shell, Ms. Bakenova has served as the Director of Government and Public Relations of Shell Kazakhstan since 2016 as a result of the merger of Royal Dutch Shell with BG Group. At BG Kazakhstan, Ms. Bakenova has served as Vice President for Sustainable Development and External Relations since 2013. Prior to joining the oil and gas industry, Ms. Bakenova held the position of Director of the Kazakhstan Foreign Investors Council Association. He also has experience working at the British Embassy in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Ms. Bakenova works in Nur-Sultan and is responsible for interaction with central and local executive forces, external, as well as for the company’s projects in the field of sustainable development and social infrastructure.
Graduated from the American University in Bulgaria with a degree in business administration and economics. She was awarded the jubilee medal “Astana 20 year”. Awarded with a medal of the “KazEnergy” Association for her contribution to the development of the oil and gas industry. She is married and has two children.
Member of the Executive Committee of the Women’s Energy Club “KazEnergy” since 2013.
GULZADA SHAKULIKOVA
Chairman of the Board – Rector of Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after S. Utebaeva
GULZADA SHAKULIKOVA – Chairman of the Board – Rector of Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after S. Utebaeva. Has over 25 years of experience in the field of education and science, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Academician of the International Academy of Informatization, Scholar of the President’s program “Bolashak” Member of the Executive Committee of the Women’s Energy Club “KAZENERGY”.
Education:
- Postgraduate studies at KazGAU, Ph.D. thesis defense on the topic “The role of foreign investments in the oil industry of Kazakhstan”, specialty (1998 – 2000)
- Doctoral studies at KazGAU, defense of a doctoral dissertation on the topic: “Management of strategic development of the oil and gas complex: current trends and priorities” (2003 – 2006)
- Internship in University of Reading “BOLASHAK International Scholarship program”
In different years she worked as dean, Vice-Rector-Director of the Higher School of Economics and Business of the Kazakh Humanitarian and Law University; Vice-rector for educational and methodological work, then Rector of JSC “Financial Academy” under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of the Kazakh-British Technical University JSC. She also completed a scientific internship under the Bolashak President’s Scholarship at the University of Reading (Great Britain).
She was awarded the medals “Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2010), “For Services to the Fatherland” (2012), the title “Best University Teacher in 2011” by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Independent agency for accreditation and rating, The International Research-to-Practice Conference Trilingual Education: National and International Experience. Министерства образования и науки РК, Certificate University of Reading “BOLASHAK International Scholarship program”, «Independent agency for accreditation and rating», «The International Research-to-Practice Conference Trilingual Education: National and International Experience».
SHAKULIKOVA
Chairman of the Board - Rector of Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after S. Utebaeva
GULZADA SHAKULIKOVA
Chairman of the Board – Rector of Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after S. Utebaeva
GULZADA SHAKULIKOVA – Chairman of the Board – Rector of Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after S. Utebaeva. Has over 25 years of experience in the field of education and science, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Academician of the International Academy of Informatization, Scholar of the President’s program “Bolashak” Member of the Executive Committee of the Women’s Energy Club “KAZENERGY”.
Education:
- Postgraduate studies at KazGAU, Ph.D. thesis defense on the topic “The role of foreign investments in the oil industry of Kazakhstan”, specialty (1998 – 2000)
- Doctoral studies at KazGAU, defense of a doctoral dissertation on the topic: “Management of strategic development of the oil and gas complex: current trends and priorities” (2003 – 2006)
- Internship in University of Reading “BOLASHAK International Scholarship program”
In different years she worked as dean, Vice-Rector-Director of the Higher School of Economics and Business of the Kazakh Humanitarian and Law University; Vice-rector for educational and methodological work, then Rector of JSC “Financial Academy” under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of the Kazakh-British Technical University JSC. She also completed a scientific internship under the Bolashak President’s Scholarship at the University of Reading (Great Britain).
She was awarded the medals “Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2010), “For Services to the Fatherland” (2012), the title “Best University Teacher in 2011” by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Independent agency for accreditation and rating, The International Research-to-Practice Conference Trilingual Education: National and International Experience. Министерства образования и науки РК, Certificate University of Reading “BOLASHAK International Scholarship program”, «Independent agency for accreditation and rating», «The International Research-to-Practice Conference Trilingual Education: National and International Experience».
KAMSHAT BAIZHANOVA
Human Resources General Manager of Tengizchevroil LLP
Kamshat Baizhanova was appointed as a Human Resources General Manager of Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) on August 1, 2019.
Kamshat Baizhanova is a professional in human resources management with over 18 years of experience in this area, more than 10 years of which worked in the Kazakhstani Kashagan project. She is a holder of MBA from the Kazakh-British Technical University, bachelor’s degree from Atyrau State University, and has certificates of professional qualifications, including: ILM of the London School of Management, GRP, member of the Shell Open University group and many others.
Kamshat began her professional career in talent acquisition area and moved through the progress in HR leadership roles by holding more and more responsible positions in large oil and gas companies. As part of her job responsibilities, she led HRM processes, including Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HR Administration and Payroll departments, was responsible for change management and digitalization in HRM, ensuring and providing strategic business direction and implementing number of transformation projects.
Kamshat and her husband Azamat are raising a son and two daughters.
BAIZHANOVA
Human Resources General Manager of Tengizchevroil LLP
KAMSHAT BAIZHANOVA
Human Resources General Manager of Tengizchevroil LLP
Kamshat Baizhanova was appointed as a Human Resources General Manager of Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) on August 1, 2019.
Kamshat Baizhanova is a professional in human resources management with over 18 years of experience in this area, more than 10 years of which worked in the Kazakhstani Kashagan project. She is a holder of MBA from the Kazakh-British Technical University, bachelor’s degree from Atyrau State University, and has certificates of professional qualifications, including: ILM of the London School of Management, GRP, member of the Shell Open University group and many others.
Kamshat began her professional career in talent acquisition area and moved through the progress in HR leadership roles by holding more and more responsible positions in large oil and gas companies. As part of her job responsibilities, she led HRM processes, including Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HR Administration and Payroll departments, was responsible for change management and digitalization in HRM, ensuring and providing strategic business direction and implementing number of transformation projects.
Kamshat and her husband Azamat are raising a son and two daughters.
ZAMZAGUL BEKOVA
General Manager, Finance Tengizchevroil
Zamzagul Bekova was appointed Finance General Manager at Tengizchevroil (TCO) on September 21, 2020.
Prior to this appointment, Zamzagul was the Regulatory Affairs Manager, managing team responsible for engagements and advocacy of TCO position and practices with government regulatory authorities, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements to secure uninterrupted TCO business.
Zamzagul has deep expertise in finance and business and, since joining TCO in 1996, has held a broad variety of roles of increasing responsibilities in the Finance department, planning, downstream (operations, commercial and logistics) and management positions in the USA and Kazakhstan, including Internal Controls Analyst, Finance Marketing & Transportation (M&T) Support Supervisor; Strategic Planning Senior Analyst; Budget, Forecast & Financial Analysis (BFFA) Manager; Treasury & Risk Management (TRM) Manager; and General Director of Atyrau Plastic Pipe and Valve Plants (CMI).
She has also successfully completed the Chevron Global Finance Development Program in the USA (2007-2009).
Zamzagul holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance & Accounting from Kazakh Chemical Technology University, Shymkent.
Zamzagul is married to Murat and they have a son.
BEKOVA
General Manager, Finance Tengizchevroil
ALTYBAYEVA SHOLPAN BATYRBEKOVNA
HR General Manager Chevron Eurasia Business Unit
In her position Altybayeva Sholpan Batyrbekovna is responsible for implementation of Chevron personnel strategies in Kazakhstan and Russia.
For her 30-year career, Sholpan held a number of key HR positions in major companies including HR General Manager, Tengizchevroil; Deputy Manager, HR and Social Policy Department, KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production; HR Department Director, KazTransGas JSC and Intergas Central Asia JSC; Deputy HR Department Director, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC; Personnel Training, Development and Attestation supervisor in HR Department, Kazakhoil CJSC.
During her career, Sholpan Altybayeva implemented important projects on strategic staffing planning, selection and development of technical specialists pool, personnel assessment methods, IT solutions for different HR-functions, as well as developed policies and procedures for personnel management in compliance with companies’ strategic business goals and performance.
From 1991 to 1998 Sholpan Batyrbekovna served as a teacher at the Psychology Department of Al-Farabi Kazakh State University.
Sholpan Altybayeva has graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University as a psychologist and in 1998 she got PhD in Development psychology and Acmeology from Russian Education Academy in Moscow.
Sholpan Altybayeva also holds international professional certificate from University of Gloucestershire (UK) in Human Resources Management (CIPD).
She was awarder with Kurmet order, KAZENERGY medal and commemorative medals.
OLGA ABDRAKHMANOVA
MSc Corporate Communications and Government Relations
Work experience:
2020- present Member of the Board of Directors of Narxoz University Member of the Supervisory Board 31 channel
Member of the Board of Trustees of Haileybury Schools in Kazakhstan
2017- present Deputy General Director for Corporate
Communications, Managing Director for Communications,
Verny Capital Group of Companies Kazakhstan
2006-2017 Head of Communications Service, British Embassy, Kazakhstan
2004-2006 External Relations Expert, Representative Office of the Asian Development Bank in Kazakhstan
1999-2004 Public Relations Manager,Hotel Intercontinental Astana, Kazakhstan
1999-2004
Her functional responsibilities include:
- supervising the portfolio of educational and media projects of the group of companies;
- implementation of a full cycle of activities in the field of PR and corporate brand communications;
- functional consulting and supervision of the PR function and marketing communications of companies under management and / or control;
- strategy and reputation management;
- managing corporate social responsibility programs;
- analysis of the state and forecasts of changes in the information market and the spheres of public communications;
Education:
2021 Training under the Independent Director Qualification Program, Institute of Directors, UK
2013-2016 MSc in Corporate and Government Relations, Robert Gordon University, Scotland
2011-2012 Qualification in Public Relations, Royal Institute of Public Relations, UK
2001-2003 Tourism Management, State Academy of Tourism and Sports, Kazakhstan
2000–2002 Public Relations, Omsk State Technical University, Russia
1993–1998 Economics and Management, Kazakh State Agrotechnical University, Kazakhstan
ABDRAKHMANOVA
MSc Corporate Communications and Government Relations
OLGA ABDRAKHMANOVA
MSc Corporate Communications and Government Relations
Work experience:
2020- present Member of the Board of Directors of Narxoz University Member of the Supervisory Board 31 channel
Member of the Board of Trustees of Haileybury Schools in Kazakhstan
2017- present Deputy General Director for Corporate
Communications, Managing Director for Communications,
Verny Capital Group of Companies Kazakhstan
2006-2017 Head of Communications Service, British Embassy, Kazakhstan
2004-2006 External Relations Expert, Representative Office of the Asian Development Bank in Kazakhstan
1999-2004 Public Relations Manager,Hotel Intercontinental Astana, Kazakhstan
1999-2004
Her functional responsibilities include:
- supervising the portfolio of educational and media projects of the group of companies;
- implementation of a full cycle of activities in the field of PR and corporate brand communications;
- functional consulting and supervision of the PR function and marketing communications of companies under management and / or control;
- strategy and reputation management;
- managing corporate social responsibility programs;
- analysis of the state and forecasts of changes in the information market and the spheres of public communications;
Education:
2021 Training under the Independent Director Qualification Program, Institute of Directors, UK
2013-2016 MSc in Corporate and Government Relations, Robert Gordon University, Scotland
2011-2012 Qualification in Public Relations, Royal Institute of Public Relations, UK
2001-2003 Tourism Management, State Academy of Tourism and Sports, Kazakhstan
2000–2002 Public Relations, Omsk State Technical University, Russia
1993–1998 Economics and Management, Kazakh State Agrotechnical University, Kazakhstan
AKMARAL SEIDIGALIYEVA
Chief Financial Officer of the JSC “Ekibastuzskaya GRES-2 Station”
Education:
SBS Swiss Business School, ExMBA, 2017.
Kazakh State Academy of Management, Faculty of Finance and Credit, 1993.
Work experience:
2019-current, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board for Economics and Finance (member of the Management Board) of JSC “Ekibastuzskaya GRES-2 Station”.
2012-2019 Head of the Internal Audit Service of JSC “Samruk-Energy”
2009-2012 held the position of Chief Accountant in commercial structures (JSC “Kazaeroservice”, “ERA TV Company” LLP)
2007-2009 held various senior positions in state bodies regulating the energy sector (the Committee for the Protection of Competition of the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Department of Energy and Utilities of the South Kazakhstan region)
2004-2006 Chief Accountant in the energy companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Temirzholzhylu-Almaty” LLP, “Astanaenergosbyt” LLP)
2001-2004 Specialist of the Department of the Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies in the Almaty region.
1993-1998 Work in the banking sector. National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC “Kazpochtabank”, JSC “Alem Bank Kazakhstan”.
Socio-political, international activities, merits and awards:
Medal “100 years of the GOELRO plan” for a great contribution to the development of the electric power industry (2020).
Participation in International Conferences of the Institute of Internal Auditors (USA 2013, 2019).
In 2017, defended dissertation on the topic “On the issue of the evolution of cultural values in the post-Soviet space: the experience of quantitative analysis on the example of the Republic of Kazakhstan” at SBS Swiss Business School.
Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2017).
Association Medal of KAZENERGY (2015).
Certificate of Honor from JSC “Samruk-Kazyna” (2013).
Professional certificates, diplomas:
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) by the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America).
DipIFA Diploma of the International Institute of Audit and Management IFA “Internal Audit”.
CAP (Certified Accounting Practitioner) Certified accountanting-practitioner under the program of the Eurasian Council of Certified Accountants and Auditors (ECCAA).
SEIDIGALIYEVA
Chief Financial Officer of the JSC ``Ekibastuzskaya GRES-2 Station``
AKMARAL SEIDIGALIYEVA
Chief Financial Officer of the JSC “Ekibastuzskaya GRES-2 Station”
Education:
SBS Swiss Business School, ExMBA, 2017.
Kazakh State Academy of Management, Faculty of Finance and Credit, 1993.
Work experience:
2019-current, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board for Economics and Finance (member of the Management Board) of JSC “Ekibastuzskaya GRES-2 Station”.
2012-2019 Head of the Internal Audit Service of JSC “Samruk-Energy”
2009-2012 held the position of Chief Accountant in commercial structures (JSC “Kazaeroservice”, “ERA TV Company” LLP)
2007-2009 held various senior positions in state bodies regulating the energy sector (the Committee for the Protection of Competition of the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Department of Energy and Utilities of the South Kazakhstan region)
2004-2006 Chief Accountant in the energy companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Temirzholzhylu-Almaty” LLP, “Astanaenergosbyt” LLP)
2001-2004 Specialist of the Department of the Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies in the Almaty region.
1993-1998 Work in the banking sector. National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC “Kazpochtabank”, JSC “Alem Bank Kazakhstan”.
Socio-political, international activities, merits and awards:
Medal “100 years of the GOELRO plan” for a great contribution to the development of the electric power industry (2020).
Participation in International Conferences of the Institute of Internal Auditors (USA 2013, 2019).
In 2017, defended dissertation on the topic “On the issue of the evolution of cultural values in the post-Soviet space: the experience of quantitative analysis on the example of the Republic of Kazakhstan” at SBS Swiss Business School.
Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2017).
Association Medal of KAZENERGY (2015).
Certificate of Honor from JSC “Samruk-Kazyna” (2013).
Professional certificates, diplomas:
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) by the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America).
DipIFA Diploma of the International Institute of Audit and Management IFA “Internal Audit”.
CAP (Certified Accounting Practitioner) Certified accountanting-practitioner under the program of the Eurasian Council of Certified Accountants and Auditors (ECCAA).
NALIBAYEVA GULZHAN KALIZHANOVNA
General Director, Financial Settlement Center of RE LLP
Ms. G. K. Nalibayeva was appointed to the position of General Director of Financial Settlement Center of RE LLP (FSC of RE LLP) in August 2021. Ms. Nalibayeva previously worked at Samruk-Energo JSC in various positions. From 2017, she held the position of Director, “Market Development” Department of Samruk-Energo JSC. Under her leadership, projects for improvement of legislation in the field of electric power, electric energy and capacity market, as well as in the field of renewable energy sources have been successfully implemented, an analysis of strategic initiatives to enter new markets was carried out and proposals for the development of Kazakhstan’s markets have been developed, etc.
Currently, Ms. Nalibayeva, as the General Director of FSC of RE LLP is ensuring the implementation of the function of a single buyer in the electric power market and financial settlement center of RE, arranging the analysis of key segments of electrical power market and RES sector.
In 2008, she graduated from the Almaty Institute of Energy and Communications with a degree in electric power engineering. In 2010, she received a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manchester, Great Britain.
She was awarded an honorary diploma from the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She also was awarded the medal of “KAZENERGY” Association for her contribution to the development of the energy industry.
She has been a member of the Executive Committee of the KazEnergy Women’s Energy Club since 2021.
She is married and has two children.
GULZHAN KALIZHANOVNA
General Director, Financial Settlement Center of RE LLP
NALIBAYEVA GULZHAN KALIZHANOVNA
General Director, Financial Settlement Center of RE LLP
Ms. G. K. Nalibayeva was appointed to the position of General Director of Financial Settlement Center of RE LLP (FSC of RE LLP) in August 2021. Ms. Nalibayeva previously worked at Samruk-Energo JSC in various positions. From 2017, she held the position of Director, “Market Development” Department of Samruk-Energo JSC. Under her leadership, projects for improvement of legislation in the field of electric power, electric energy and capacity market, as well as in the field of renewable energy sources have been successfully implemented, an analysis of strategic initiatives to enter new markets was carried out and proposals for the development of Kazakhstan’s markets have been developed, etc.
Currently, Ms. Nalibayeva, as the General Director of FSC of RE LLP is ensuring the implementation of the function of a single buyer in the electric power market and financial settlement center of RE, arranging the analysis of key segments of electrical power market and RES sector.
In 2008, she graduated from the Almaty Institute of Energy and Communications with a degree in electric power engineering. In 2010, she received a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manchester, Great Britain.
She was awarded an honorary diploma from the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She also was awarded the medal of “KAZENERGY” Association for her contribution to the development of the energy industry.
She has been a member of the Executive Committee of the KazEnergy Women’s Energy Club since 2021.
She is married and has two children.
YELENA PAK
Chief of Staff/Head of Communications, Astana International Exchange
As Chief of Staff Ms. Pak is responsible for administrative, HR and procurement issues. Ms. Pak joined AIX in 2018 as Head of Communications leading on establishing internal and external relations and the exchanges’s brand Before AIX she has worked at various levels across a wide range of industries: in the British Embassy in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, KazMunaiGas Exploration & Production JSC, Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna. Yelena is a co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the first online magazine for PR professionals in Kazakhstan PR Drive. Graduated from the Alliance Manchester Business School (Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship) with MSc degree, Chartered Institute for Public Relations, and Eurasian National University named after Lev Gumilyov.
PAK
Chief of Staff/Head of Communications, Astana International Exchange
YELENA PAK
Chief of Staff/Head of Communications, Astana International Exchange
As Chief of Staff Ms. Pak is responsible for administrative, HR and procurement issues. Ms. Pak joined AIX in 2018 as Head of Communications leading on establishing internal and external relations and the exchanges’s brand Before AIX she has worked at various levels across a wide range of industries: in the British Embassy in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, KazMunaiGas Exploration & Production JSC, Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna. Yelena is a co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the first online magazine for PR professionals in Kazakhstan PR Drive. Graduated from the Alliance Manchester Business School (Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship) with MSc degree, Chartered Institute for Public Relations, and Eurasian National University named after Lev Gumilyov.
OLGA BULATOVA
Head of EY Academy of Business, CIS
- Partner
- CESA Advisory Talent Leader
Head of EY Academy of Business, CIS - Head of program “Women’s Leadership”
- MBA
- Certified executive coach (Wharton, USA)
- Certified MBTI-practitioner (OPP, UK)
- Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Member of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
Career Path:
- Olga Bulatova has become a Partner in 2006, works as Director of EY Academy of Business since 1999
- Olga began her career in Arthur Andersen in 1995, where she focused on training needs, development of new programs, marketing and delivering of trainings. Olga was promoted to a manager and later to director position.
- For more than 20 years Olga has been a leader of Academy team, and in that time EY Academy of business became a leading player in the CIS market in sphere of finance and management.
Also Olga participates in in development and implementation of training programs for key clients. She is an expert with a track record of building, reorganizing and developing teams and practices.
BULATOVA
Head of EY Academy of Business, CIS
OLGA BULATOVA
Head of EY Academy of Business, CIS
- Partner
- CESA Advisory Talent Leader
Head of EY Academy of Business, CIS - Head of program “Women’s Leadership”
- MBA
- Certified executive coach (Wharton, USA)
- Certified MBTI-practitioner (OPP, UK)
- Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Member of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
Career Path:
- Olga Bulatova has become a Partner in 2006, works as Director of EY Academy of Business since 1999
- Olga began her career in Arthur Andersen in 1995, where she focused on training needs, development of new programs, marketing and delivering of trainings. Olga was promoted to a manager and later to director position.
- For more than 20 years Olga has been a leader of Academy team, and in that time EY Academy of business became a leading player in the CIS market in sphere of finance and management.
Also Olga participates in in development and implementation of training programs for key clients. She is an expert with a track record of building, reorganizing and developing teams and practices.
KSENIA BABUSHKINA
EY Partner and Head of Practice Services in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Ksenia Babushkina is EY Partner and Head of Practice Services in Central Asia and the Caucasus. As a regional leader in risk sector, she specializes in internal audit, risk management and corporate governance. She also leads EY’s government and public sector services group in the region. As part of the provision of services to state-owned enterprises and companies, Ksenia provides advice on the creation of effective corporate governance systems based on the scale, geographical presence and business culture of the organizations. Prior to joining the EY team in 2012, Ksenia held the position of Chief Risk Officer at an international consulting company based in Toronto, Canada. Ksenia holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan) and a bachelor’s degree in international accounting and finance from the Saxion University of Applied Sciences (the Netherlands). She also earned an MBA in Accounting Information Systems from Bentley College in Boston, Massachusetts.
BABUSHKINA
EY Partner and Head of Practice Services in Central Asia and the Caucasus
KSENIA BABUSHKINA
EY Partner and Head of Practice Services in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Ksenia Babushkina is EY Partner and Head of Practice Services in Central Asia and the Caucasus. As a regional leader in risk sector, she specializes in internal audit, risk management and corporate governance. She also leads EY’s government and public sector services group in the region. As part of the provision of services to state-owned enterprises and companies, Ksenia provides advice on the creation of effective corporate governance systems based on the scale, geographical presence and business culture of the organizations. Prior to joining the EY team in 2012, Ksenia held the position of Chief Risk Officer at an international consulting company based in Toronto, Canada. Ksenia holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan) and a bachelor’s degree in international accounting and finance from the Saxion University of Applied Sciences (the Netherlands). She also earned an MBA in Accounting Information Systems from Bentley College in Boston, Massachusetts.
AIZHAN KHAMITOVA
Head of the External Relations of the Italian Energy Company Eni S.p.A. in the RoK
A specialist with 20 years of experience in the oil sector in the field of liaison with government agencies, stakeholders and the media.
Graduate of the Dulati Taraz State University, Financial Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation (Moscow). Currently completing her studies for an Executive MBA degree at KIMEP, the topic of the thesis being “Peculiarities of the development of female leadership in Kazakhstan.”
She began her professional career in 1996 at Nimir Petroleum; from 1998 to 2001 she worked for the Kazakhstan Petroleum Association, which represented the interests of 35 international oil companies in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2001 she started her activity in Eni, worked for several years at the Moscow representative office of the company for CIS countries and was responsible for interaction with central and local executive authorities of the Russian Federation. Currently engaged in GR, PR, and implementation of social, educational and sponsorship projects of the company.
One of the organizers and participants of the Doctors Online / COVID volunteer project, which provides remote counseling to the people. In addition to that, Aizhan is the administrator of groups for informing the population and businesses about changes in restrictive measures aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus, statistics of diseases, progress of vaccination.
KHAMITOVA
Head of the External Relations of the Italian Energy Company Eni S.p.A. in the RoK
AIZHAN KHAMITOVA
Head of the External Relations of the Italian Energy Company Eni S.p.A. in the RoK
A specialist with 20 years of experience in the oil sector in the field of liaison with government agencies, stakeholders and the media.
Graduate of the Dulati Taraz State University, Financial Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation (Moscow). Currently completing her studies for an Executive MBA degree at KIMEP, the topic of the thesis being “Peculiarities of the development of female leadership in Kazakhstan.”
She began her professional career in 1996 at Nimir Petroleum; from 1998 to 2001 she worked for the Kazakhstan Petroleum Association, which represented the interests of 35 international oil companies in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2001 she started her activity in Eni, worked for several years at the Moscow representative office of the company for CIS countries and was responsible for interaction with central and local executive authorities of the Russian Federation. Currently engaged in GR, PR, and implementation of social, educational and sponsorship projects of the company.
One of the organizers and participants of the Doctors Online / COVID volunteer project, which provides remote counseling to the people. In addition to that, Aizhan is the administrator of groups for informing the population and businesses about changes in restrictive measures aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus, statistics of diseases, progress of vaccination.
ALMAGUL KAZBAYEVA
Country HR Manager Shell Kazakhstan
Almagul Kazbayeva is HR Business Partner (HR BP) with over 20 years of experience in various business sectors: FMCG, Banking, Telecommunication systems and last 16 years in oil & gas industry as Strategic HR BP with working experience in upstream, downstream, marketing and transportation, energy marketing and shipping.
She has international experience in diverse multicultural environments. Excellent leadership skills with human touch, creative approach, delivery focused with a high quality.
Authentic, energetic & inspiring female leader with excellent collaboration skills, high resilience & great sense of humor.
Her background includes participation in working groups on amendments to Kazakhstan’s labor legislation and rules for employment of foreign workforce in the Republic. She is one of the active initiators of changes in labor legislation in the field of secondment for local personnel. As a result, these changes have been introduced into the Kazakhstan’s legislation.
Almagul graduated from the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in Political Economy and Robert Gordon University with a degree in HR Management.
Almagul is happily married and has two children. Her personal motto is “If you are Good, life is Good, be Good”, she always follows it in her personal and professional life.
KAZBAYEVA
Country HR Manager Shell Kazakhstan
ALMAGUL KAZBAYEVA
Country HR Manager Shell Kazakhstan
Almagul Kazbayeva is HR Business Partner (HR BP) with over 20 years of experience in various business sectors: FMCG, Banking, Telecommunication systems and last 16 years in oil & gas industry as Strategic HR BP with working experience in upstream, downstream, marketing and transportation, energy marketing and shipping.
She has international experience in diverse multicultural environments. Excellent leadership skills with human touch, creative approach, delivery focused with a high quality.
Authentic, energetic & inspiring female leader with excellent collaboration skills, high resilience & great sense of humor.
Her background includes participation in working groups on amendments to Kazakhstan’s labor legislation and rules for employment of foreign workforce in the Republic. She is one of the active initiators of changes in labor legislation in the field of secondment for local personnel. As a result, these changes have been introduced into the Kazakhstan’s legislation.
Almagul graduated from the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in Political Economy and Robert Gordon University with a degree in HR Management.
Almagul is happily married and has two children. Her personal motto is “If you are Good, life is Good, be Good”, she always follows it in her personal and professional life.
ANASTASIA KARNAUKH
Career coach, HR Consultant, Expert in self-branding for career
Anastasia has been 15 years with Shell. As HR Business Partner she supported both global businesses and key projects around the globe. As part of dual career Anastasia and her husband Danila have had assignments in 4 countries including The Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Oman. They raise two sons Ivan and Fedor who are 12 and 2. Today Anastasia helps individuals enhance their career, cooperates with such companies as Gazprom Neft and Tinkoff, and write a blog about career.
KARNAUKH
Career coach, HR Consultant, Expert in self-branding for career
ANASTASIA KARNAUKH
Career coach, HR Consultant, Expert in self-branding for career
Anastasia has been 15 years with Shell. As HR Business Partner she supported both global businesses and key projects around the globe. As part of dual career Anastasia and her husband Danila have had assignments in 4 countries including The Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Oman. They raise two sons Ivan and Fedor who are 12 and 2. Today Anastasia helps individuals enhance their career, cooperates with such companies as Gazprom Neft and Tinkoff, and write a blog about career.
DZHUMAGULOVA NADEZHDA GENNADIEVNA
Scientific Secretary of the Republican Scientific Research Institute for Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan
She is an engineer-technologist by education, has a Master of Science degree in the specialty “Social Work”. She has been working in the field of science since 2002.
Since 2008, she has been an employee of the Republican Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, currently holds the position of Academic Secretary of the organization.
As a researcher and supervisor, she took part in the implementation of scientific projects in various areas of ensuring workers’ labor protection, including: providing special clothing, shoes and personal protective equipment, developing a labor protection management system and assessing occupational risks, studying gender aspects of labor safety, establishing work and rest regimes, developing a professional pension system, etc.
As part of the working groups, she took part in the activities aimed at improving the state policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the regulatory control of issues of ensuring the labor rights of citizens.
In her professional activity, she pays special attention to issues of gender equality in the sphere of labor. She participated in projects concerning restrictions on the employment of women in harmful and dangerous working conditions, was a member of the working group on the development of the Concept of Family and gender policy in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030.
She was a member of the authors of the practical commentary to the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Review on Occupational Health and Safety of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has a number of scientific publications in leading peer-reviewed publications.
For her services in the field of occupational health and safety, she was awarded with commendations and industry awards of the MLSP of the RK.
Currently, she is a member of the project office for the development of the Concept of Safe Work in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030 and the research group for the implementation of the UN-Women project “Justification of the legal basis for ensuring equal labor rights of women in the event of lifting restrictions on the use of their labor in the Republic of Kazakhstan”.
GENNADIEVNA
Scientific Secretary of the Republican Scientific Research Institute for Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan
DZHUMAGULOVA NADEZHDA GENNADIEVNA
Scientific Secretary of the Republican Scientific Research Institute for Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan
She is an engineer-technologist by education, has a Master of Science degree in the specialty “Social Work”. She has been working in the field of science since 2002.
Since 2008, she has been an employee of the Republican Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, currently holds the position of Academic Secretary of the organization.
As a researcher and supervisor, she took part in the implementation of scientific projects in various areas of ensuring workers’ labor protection, including: providing special clothing, shoes and personal protective equipment, developing a labor protection management system and assessing occupational risks, studying gender aspects of labor safety, establishing work and rest regimes, developing a professional pension system, etc.
As part of the working groups, she took part in the activities aimed at improving the state policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the regulatory control of issues of ensuring the labor rights of citizens.
In her professional activity, she pays special attention to issues of gender equality in the sphere of labor. She participated in projects concerning restrictions on the employment of women in harmful and dangerous working conditions, was a member of the working group on the development of the Concept of Family and gender policy in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030.
She was a member of the authors of the practical commentary to the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Review on Occupational Health and Safety of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has a number of scientific publications in leading peer-reviewed publications.
For her services in the field of occupational health and safety, she was awarded with commendations and industry awards of the MLSP of the RK.
Currently, she is a member of the project office for the development of the Concept of Safe Work in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030 and the research group for the implementation of the UN-Women project “Justification of the legal basis for ensuring equal labor rights of women in the event of lifting restrictions on the use of their labor in the Republic of Kazakhstan”.
CAROLIN KROLIK
Senior Expert for International Communications at the German Energy Agency (dena)
Carolin Krolik has been working at the German Energy Agency (dena) since the beginning of 2018, initially as a personal assistant to the Head of Communications and now as a senior expert for international communications. At dena, she is responsible for the international energy transition communication project, cooperations and women empowerment, among other things. Previously, she was responsible for project management at the commercial agency McCann Erickson.
She has been involved in the women’s network Hypatia – Erneuerbare Energien & Cleantech e.V. for equal opportunities for women in the workplace for years. She holds the office of the first chairperson of the board and moderates network events. She has long been involved as a neighbourhood councillor in her neighbourhood and was active as a volunteer swimming coach for children. She studied economics with a social science orientation at the University of Potsdam. Her diploma thesis sheds light on the causes and development of piracy in the Horn of Africa. She is particularly interested in social, economic and ecological cross-cutting issues, such as environment and resources, sustainability, climate and energy.
KROLIK
Senior Expert for International Communications at the German Energy Agency (dena)
CAROLIN KROLIK
Senior Expert for International Communications at the German Energy Agency (dena)
Carolin Krolik has been working at the German Energy Agency (dena) since the beginning of 2018, initially as a personal assistant to the Head of Communications and now as a senior expert for international communications. At dena, she is responsible for the international energy transition communication project, cooperations and women empowerment, among other things. Previously, she was responsible for project management at the commercial agency McCann Erickson.
She has been involved in the women’s network Hypatia – Erneuerbare Energien & Cleantech e.V. for equal opportunities for women in the workplace for years. She holds the office of the first chairperson of the board and moderates network events. She has long been involved as a neighbourhood councillor in her neighbourhood and was active as a volunteer swimming coach for children. She studied economics with a social science orientation at the University of Potsdam. Her diploma thesis sheds light on the causes and development of piracy in the Horn of Africa. She is particularly interested in social, economic and ecological cross-cutting issues, such as environment and resources, sustainability, climate and energy.
DR. JENIFER LEWIS
Associate Professor and Director of Degree Programs at the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB)
Dr. Jenifer Lewis is an Associate Professor and Director of Degree Programs at the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB). She joined Nazarbayev University over a decade ago as one of the first professors to help establish the university. At NUGSB she is primarily responsible for the Academic administration and oversight of all degree programs: MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Finance, Master of Human Resource Management. She teaches classes in Leadership and Business Communication, and has won several Excellence in Teaching Awards. She is a Senior Fellow with the Higher Education Academy (UK).
Dr. Lewis’ current research examines issues of leadership in Kazakhstan and views related to gendered expectations of leaders. Additionally, Dr. Lewis co-established and co-directs the Consortium of Gender Scholars. She has been a featured speaker and guest at numerous roundtables and conferences on topics related to women in leadership and business school education in general. Jenifer Lewis earned her Ph.D. (2006) and M.A. (2003) in Communication Studies from The University of Kansas in Political Communication and Leadership. She is originally from the USA and has lived in Kazakhstan since 2011 with her husband and two children.
LEWIS
Associate Professor and Director of Degree Programs at the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB)
DR. JENIFER LEWIS
Associate Professor and Director of Degree Programs at the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB)
Dr. Jenifer Lewis is an Associate Professor and Director of Degree Programs at the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB). She joined Nazarbayev University over a decade ago as one of the first professors to help establish the university. At NUGSB she is primarily responsible for the Academic administration and oversight of all degree programs: MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Finance, Master of Human Resource Management. She teaches classes in Leadership and Business Communication, and has won several Excellence in Teaching Awards. She is a Senior Fellow with the Higher Education Academy (UK).
Dr. Lewis’ current research examines issues of leadership in Kazakhstan and views related to gendered expectations of leaders. Additionally, Dr. Lewis co-established and co-directs the Consortium of Gender Scholars. She has been a featured speaker and guest at numerous roundtables and conferences on topics related to women in leadership and business school education in general. Jenifer Lewis earned her Ph.D. (2006) and M.A. (2003) in Communication Studies from The University of Kansas in Political Communication and Leadership. She is originally from the USA and has lived in Kazakhstan since 2011 with her husband and two children.
IRINA GAYDA
Director, Energy Center Moscow School of business SKOLKOVO
Irina was born in Saint-Petersburg and graduated from Economics Department of St. Petersburg State University in 1996, specializing in mathematical modelling in economics.
In 1999 she obtained ACCA certification and Russian auditing license certificate
In 2003 she received MBA from Harvard Business School, Boston
After joining SKOLKOVO in 2020, Irina is in charge of business development, research and educational activities of the Energy Center and leads research on “Decarbonisation in oil and gas industry”, “Modelling of climate and climate policy impacts on social-economic development on regional and national level”
Prior to SKOLKOVO, for over 15 years Irina worked in strategy consulting in oil and gas, leading energy practice of The Boston Consulting Group and PwC Strategy& in Russia. Irina focused on strategy, innovations and corporate venture funds, operational efficiency, organizational and digital transformation and worked with CEO level counterparts in largest Russian and international oil and gas companies. Moreover, Irina was actively involved in research agenda of BCG and was in charge of recruitment for Moscow office
Prior to Harvard MBA, Irina progressed from junior auditor to project manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers and United Technologies Corporation, working with industrial companies in over 15 countries.
GAYDA
Director, Energy Center Moscow School of business SKOLKOVO
IRINA GAYDA
Director, Energy Center Moscow School of business SKOLKOVO
Irina was born in Saint-Petersburg and graduated from Economics Department of St. Petersburg State University in 1996, specializing in mathematical modelling in economics.
In 1999 she obtained ACCA certification and Russian auditing license certificate
In 2003 she received MBA from Harvard Business School, Boston
After joining SKOLKOVO in 2020, Irina is in charge of business development, research and educational activities of the Energy Center and leads research on “Decarbonisation in oil and gas industry”, “Modelling of climate and climate policy impacts on social-economic development on regional and national level”
Prior to SKOLKOVO, for over 15 years Irina worked in strategy consulting in oil and gas, leading energy practice of The Boston Consulting Group and PwC Strategy& in Russia. Irina focused on strategy, innovations and corporate venture funds, operational efficiency, organizational and digital transformation and worked with CEO level counterparts in largest Russian and international oil and gas companies. Moreover, Irina was actively involved in research agenda of BCG and was in charge of recruitment for Moscow office
Prior to Harvard MBA, Irina progressed from junior auditor to project manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers and United Technologies Corporation, working with industrial companies in over 15 countries.
ALIYA ILYASSOVA
International gender and labour market specialist
Aliya Ilyassova is an international gender and labour market specialist with more than 20 years’ professional experience in the field of social and economic development, poverty reduction and labour migration. She has worked with a range of UN agencies, including FAO, UNDP, ILO and UN Women in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The breadth of her professional career has given her a deep understanding of human rights and gender issues in both rural and urban environments and extensive experience of stakeholder engagement with respect to national and local government, private sector and civil society. She holds a PhD in Statistics and has coordinated and conducted several expert studies across a range of human development subjects, involving detailed analysis of statistical data and the development of technical reports. In 2013-2021, Aliya has acted as the national expert advisor on Ergon Associates’ work in Kazakhstan for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on projects to strengthen equal opportunity with companies in the transport and energy sectors, including with Samruk-Energy in 2018-19 and Programme for Supporting Renewable Energy and Promoting Gender Equality in Kazakhstan from 2020 to 2022.
ILYASSOVA
International gender and labour market specialist
ALIYA ILYASSOVA
International gender and labour market specialist
Aliya Ilyassova is an international gender and labour market specialist with more than 20 years’ professional experience in the field of social and economic development, poverty reduction and labour migration. She has worked with a range of UN agencies, including FAO, UNDP, ILO and UN Women in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The breadth of her professional career has given her a deep understanding of human rights and gender issues in both rural and urban environments and extensive experience of stakeholder engagement with respect to national and local government, private sector and civil society. She holds a PhD in Statistics and has coordinated and conducted several expert studies across a range of human development subjects, involving detailed analysis of statistical data and the development of technical reports. In 2013-2021, Aliya has acted as the national expert advisor on Ergon Associates’ work in Kazakhstan for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on projects to strengthen equal opportunity with companies in the transport and energy sectors, including with Samruk-Energy in 2018-19 and Programme for Supporting Renewable Energy and Promoting Gender Equality in Kazakhstan from 2020 to 2022.
MARAT YELIBAYEV
Principal Banker with Energy Eurasia MEA team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Marat Yelibayev is a Principal Banker with Energy Eurasia MEA team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Marat has over 15 years of experience in banking, private equity, capital markets, corporate finance, and accounting across the different industries in Central Asia. Before joining EBRD, Marat was an Investment Director with CITIC Kazyna Investment Fund I. Prior to that, Marat worked at PwC and Deloitte accounting firms where he gained extensive experience in accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
Mr. Yelibayev holds a Masters in Finance degree with a concentration in Corporate Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor degree with honors from Kazakh Economic University.
YELIBAYEV
Principal Banker with Energy Eurasia MEA team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
MARAT YELIBAYEV
Principal Banker with Energy Eurasia MEA team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Marat Yelibayev is a Principal Banker with Energy Eurasia MEA team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Marat has over 15 years of experience in banking, private equity, capital markets, corporate finance, and accounting across the different industries in Central Asia. Before joining EBRD, Marat was an Investment Director with CITIC Kazyna Investment Fund I. Prior to that, Marat worked at PwC and Deloitte accounting firms where he gained extensive experience in accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
Mr. Yelibayev holds a Masters in Finance degree with a concentration in Corporate Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor degree with honors from Kazakh Economic University.
DR. SAM KELLY
Senior Consultant at London-based Ergon Associates
Dr Sam Kelly is a Senior Consultant at London-based Ergon Associates, where he provides specialist research and advisory support on employment and economic development issues to a range of private and public sector clients. He has particular expertise in policy and private sector approaches to promote inclusive labour market development and gender equality, including recent projects focused specifically on women’s employment in Kazakhstan’s energy sector. With Ergon colleagues, he is part of team delivering the EBRD’s Programme for Supporting Renewable Energy and Promoting Gender Equality in Kazakhstan.
KELLY
Senior Consultant at London-based Ergon Associates
DR. SAM KELLY
Senior Consultant at London-based Ergon Associates
Dr Sam Kelly is a Senior Consultant at London-based Ergon Associates, where he provides specialist research and advisory support on employment and economic development issues to a range of private and public sector clients. He has particular expertise in policy and private sector approaches to promote inclusive labour market development and gender equality, including recent projects focused specifically on women’s employment in Kazakhstan’s energy sector. With Ergon colleagues, he is part of team delivering the EBRD’s Programme for Supporting Renewable Energy and Promoting Gender Equality in Kazakhstan.
АСЕЛЬ ИСИНА
Основатель организации WE@KBTU, Глава отдела маркетинга и коммуникаций RESMAN (Осло / Норвегия)
«Расширение прав и возможностей женщин в КБТУ (WE@KBTU) направлено на создание активной и стабильной женской сети и объединение студентов, выпускников, преподавателей и администраторов КБТУ. Наша цель – предоставить арену для нетворкинга и платформу для решения проблем женщин в КБТУ и за его пределами! Давайте присоединимся и вместе построим это сильное сообщество! »
Жена, мать двоих детей
Член Международной конфедерации практической стрельбы в Норвегии.
Мастер боевых искусств (черный пояс по кунг-фу)
Тренер и наставник в различных международных женских сетях.
ISSINA
Founder of WE@KBTU organization, Global Head of Marketing and Communication in RESMAN (Oslo/Norway)
ASSEL ISSINA
Founder of WE@KBTU organization, Global Head of Marketing and Communication in RESMAN (Oslo/Norway)
“Woman Empowerment at KBTU (WE@KBTU) aims building an active and stable female network and connecting students, alumnae, faculty and administrators from KBTU. Our goal is to provide an arena for networking and a platform to address issues of particular concern to women in KBTU and beyond! Let’s join and build this strong community together!”
Wife, Mother of 2 kids
Member of International Practical shooting confederation in Norway
Master of Martial Arts (Black belt in Kung Fu)
Coach and Mentor across various international female networks.
SAFI AIGUL TAKHTAROVNA
Head of the “D-doctor” Medical Center
Gynecologist-endocrinologist
Head of the “D-doctor” Medical Center
Member of KARM (Kazakhstan Association of Reproductologists)
Member of EAHRE (European Association of Human Reproduction and Embryology)
Member of the Business Women of Kazakhstan Association
Education
2004, Omsk State Medical Academy, General Medicine
2005, Omsk State Medical Academy, Internship in obstetrics and gynecology
2017 –2020 postgraduate study in the specialty “Obstetrics and Gynecology”, RUDN University (Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia)
From January 2018 to the present, she is the head of the medical center “D doctor Astana” and holds the position of a gynecologist-endocrinologist. She has a long work experience. Until that time, she carried out her work in the Corporate Fund “University Medical Center”, MC “Astana Ecolife”, MC “Ayagoz”, as well as in Kazakh and Russian state medical institutions.
TAKHTAROVNA
Head of the “D-doctor” Medical Center
SAFI AIGUL TAKHTAROVNA
Head of the “D-doctor” Medical Center
Gynecologist-endocrinologist
Head of the “D-doctor” Medical Center
Member of KARM (Kazakhstan Association of Reproductologists)
Member of EAHRE (European Association of Human Reproduction and Embryology)
Member of the Business Women of Kazakhstan Association
Education
2004, Omsk State Medical Academy, General Medicine
2005, Omsk State Medical Academy, Internship in obstetrics and gynecology
2017 –2020 postgraduate study in the specialty “Obstetrics and Gynecology”, RUDN University (Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia)
From January 2018 to the present, she is the head of the medical center “D doctor Astana” and holds the position of a gynecologist-endocrinologist. She has a long work experience. Until that time, she carried out her work in the Corporate Fund “University Medical Center”, MC “Astana Ecolife”, MC “Ayagoz”, as well as in Kazakh and Russian state medical institutions.
DAIRBAYEVA LEILA ORALGAZYEVNA
Founder of the neurological clinic, MD, MBA, neurologist, neurobiologist
- Neurologist, neurobiologist
- MD, MBA
- Founder of the Neurological Clinic (since 2012)
- Consultant of the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- UNICEF Consultant
- EBRD Mentor 2019, 2021
- Certified Coach (since 2006)
- Professional Independent Director, Member of the Board of Directors of “Semey Medical University” NJSC
- Organizer and teacher for educational projects in the neurology field
Highest qualification category neurologist, medical adviser of the Center.
Work experience as an epileptologist – more than 20 years, has certificates in epileptology of the European Academy of Epilepsy, the International League Against Epilepsy.
Repeated participant of the epileptological school of the European Academy of Epilepsy, various international educational courses (EFNS, ILAE, EUREPA).
Many years of experience in teaching and lecturing. Conducts a comprehensive research of epilepsy in adults and the elderly.
She is a manager and participant of the volunteer project “Doctors online /COVID”, which is aimed at remote counseling of the population.
In 2020, she participated in the Experts Hub Kazakhstan project and completed a series of trainings for healthcare experts on effective interaction with the mass media, the fundamentals of PR and work in social media.
ORALGAZYEVNA
Founder of the neurological clinic, MD, MBA, neurologist, neurobiologist
DAIRBAYEVA LEILA ORALGAZYEVNA
Founder of the neurological clinic, MD, MBA, neurologist, neurobiologist
- Neurologist, neurobiologist
- MD, MBA
- Founder of the Neurological Clinic (since 2012)
- Consultant of the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- UNICEF Consultant
- EBRD Mentor 2019, 2021
- Certified Coach (since 2006)
- Professional Independent Director, Member of the Board of Directors of “Semey Medical University” NJSC
- Organizer and teacher for educational projects in the neurology field
Highest qualification category neurologist, medical adviser of the Center.
Work experience as an epileptologist – more than 20 years, has certificates in epileptology of the European Academy of Epilepsy, the International League Against Epilepsy.
Repeated participant of the epileptological school of the European Academy of Epilepsy, various international educational courses (EFNS, ILAE, EUREPA).
Many years of experience in teaching and lecturing. Conducts a comprehensive research of epilepsy in adults and the elderly.
She is a manager and participant of the volunteer project “Doctors online /COVID”, which is aimed at remote counseling of the population.
In 2020, she participated in the Experts Hub Kazakhstan project and completed a series of trainings for healthcare experts on effective interaction with the mass media, the fundamentals of PR and work in social media.
ASSYL OKAPOVA
Chief Project Manager of the ALE “Coalition for the” Green Economy “and the Development of G-Global”
Born in the city of Zhezkazgan, Karaganda region. In 2012 graduated from the Abylai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages with a degree in international law. Master of Economics, Specialty: Management.
Position and place of work: chief project manager of the Union of Legal Entities “Coalition for ‘green economy’ and the development of G-Global”.
Since 2014 has been actively involved in the implementation of a number of projects for the development of “green economy” and environmental protection.
Has an extensive experience in organizing and holding International conferences, forums, one of which is the Green Bridge Partnership Program.
In 2017, took part in the weekly school of Leaders for organizing and conducting the World Clean Up Day campaign.
Since 2019, has been the coordinator of the nationwide competition “Green Office” to promote a healthy lifestyle, “green” technologies. To date, more than 120 organizations have taken part in the Competition, and 40 winners have been identified.
OKAPOVA
Chief Project Manager of the ALE ``Coalition for the`` Green Economy ``and the Development of G-Global``
ASSYL OKAPOVA
Chief Project Manager of the ALE “Coalition for the” Green Economy “and the Development of G-Global”
Born in the city of Zhezkazgan, Karaganda region. In 2012 graduated from the Abylai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages with a degree in international law. Master of Economics, Specialty: Management.
Position and place of work: chief project manager of the Union of Legal Entities “Coalition for ‘green economy’ and the development of G-Global”.
Since 2014 has been actively involved in the implementation of a number of projects for the development of “green economy” and environmental protection.
Has an extensive experience in organizing and holding International conferences, forums, one of which is the Green Bridge Partnership Program.
In 2017, took part in the weekly school of Leaders for organizing and conducting the World Clean Up Day campaign.
Since 2019, has been the coordinator of the nationwide competition “Green Office” to promote a healthy lifestyle, “green” technologies. To date, more than 120 organizations have taken part in the Competition, and 40 winners have been identified.
ALINA ABDRAKHMANOVA
Director of Narikbaev KazGUU Business School, she is also the co-founder and CEO of IN-VR Ltd startup
Alina Abdrakhmanova is the founder and Director of Geneva Business School Kazakhstan. The creator of 2 Geneva Business School campuses in the cities of Almaty and Nur-Sultan. Creator of MBA, EMBA, DBA programs taking into account the needs of the local market, strategic and operational management, marketing, branding and PR, financial management, HR, crisis management and change management. Master of Finance from Geneva Business School (2014), Bachelor of The American Graduate School of Business.
Currently, Alina holds the position of director of Narikbaev KazGUU Business School, she is also the co-founder and CEO of IN-VR Ltd. startup. She has international experience, was a Student Relations Manager at Geneva Business School and a Marketing Consultant at SICHH (Swiss Integrated Center for Human Health) in Geneva.
She was a candidate for the deputies of the Majilis of the Republic of Kazakhstan from ADAL party 2020-2021. Alina is also the author of courses on financial literacy, public speaking and productivity, the Youtube channel “Assel and Alina” (issues of gender awareness, education, financial inclusion), the creator of telegram bot 65 (search for marathons and courses for self-development).
ABDRAKHMANOVA
Director of Narikbaev KazGUU Business School, she is also the co-founder and CEO of IN-VR Ltd startup
ALINA ABDRAKHMANOVA
Director of Narikbaev KazGUU Business School, she is also the co-founder and CEO of IN-VR Ltd startup
Alina Abdrakhmanova is the founder and Director of Geneva Business School Kazakhstan. The creator of 2 Geneva Business School campuses in the cities of Almaty and Nur-Sultan. Creator of MBA, EMBA, DBA programs taking into account the needs of the local market, strategic and operational management, marketing, branding and PR, financial management, HR, crisis management and change management. Master of Finance from Geneva Business School (2014), Bachelor of The American Graduate School of Business.
Currently, Alina holds the position of director of Narikbaev KazGUU Business School, she is also the co-founder and CEO of IN-VR Ltd. startup. She has international experience, was a Student Relations Manager at Geneva Business School and a Marketing Consultant at SICHH (Swiss Integrated Center for Human Health) in Geneva.
She was a candidate for the deputies of the Majilis of the Republic of Kazakhstan from ADAL party 2020-2021. Alina is also the author of courses on financial literacy, public speaking and productivity, the Youtube channel “Assel and Alina” (issues of gender awareness, education, financial inclusion), the creator of telegram bot 65 (search for marathons and courses for self-development).
ASSEM ZHAKIPOVA
Senior financial manager at Wabtec Corporation
Asem Zhakipova is a practicing financier with 16 years of experience in large, international companies. She currently works as a senior financial manager at Wabtec Corporation, an international company based in Kazakhstan. Prior to that, Assem worked for seven years at PwC, in the Capital Markets Department and in the Audit Department, focusing on the oil and gas and mining sectors. While working at PwC, Assem also worked in London and Hong Kong offices. From 2011 until nowadays, Assem has been a practicing lecturer on Executive MBA and MBA programs in various business schools in Kazakhstan.
Assem is currently studying for a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the Geneva Business School. And in 2010, she graduated from the University of Cambridge in the UK with a Masters in Finance. Also, Assem is a UK Chartered Accountant (ACCA) since 2009 and is licensed as an Auditor of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
ZHAKIPOVA
Senior financial manager at Wabtec Corporation
ASSEM ZHAKIPOVA
Senior financial manager at Wabtec Corporation
Asem Zhakipova is a practicing financier with 16 years of experience in large, international companies. She currently works as a senior financial manager at Wabtec Corporation, an international company based in Kazakhstan. Prior to that, Assem worked for seven years at PwC, in the Capital Markets Department and in the Audit Department, focusing on the oil and gas and mining sectors. While working at PwC, Assem also worked in London and Hong Kong offices. From 2011 until nowadays, Assem has been a practicing lecturer on Executive MBA and MBA programs in various business schools in Kazakhstan.
Assem is currently studying for a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the Geneva Business School. And in 2010, she graduated from the University of Cambridge in the UK with a Masters in Finance. Also, Assem is a UK Chartered Accountant (ACCA) since 2009 and is licensed as an Auditor of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
ASSEL NARYMBETOVA
Scientific advisor at Geneva Business School
Assel Narymbetova has 13 years of experience in the research field. At the moment, she works as a scientific advisor at Geneva Business School, supervises the graduation works of MBA students. She is also a Research Compliance officer at Nazarbayev University. She is engaged in the development and implementation of regulations and policies at the university, research ethics and compliance standards. Previously she held the position of Senior Manager of Research Operations at Nazarbayev University.
In addition, she has experience in national companies such as JSC “National Center for Transport Logistics Development” (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy branch) Head of Analytical Research Department and CJSC “National Analytical Center”, expert-analyst of the Department of Economic Strategies.
Assel is a Doctor of Business Administration of Geneva Business School (April 2021), Master of Applied Economics from Duke University (2011), also graduated from the Kazakh University of Economics, Finance and International Trade, Bachelor of Finance (2008)
NARYMBETOVA
Scientific advisor at Geneva Business School
ASSEL NARYMBETOVA
Scientific advisor at Geneva Business School
Assel Narymbetova has 13 years of experience in the research field. At the moment, she works as a scientific advisor at Geneva Business School, supervises the graduation works of MBA students. She is also a Research Compliance officer at Nazarbayev University. She is engaged in the development and implementation of regulations and policies at the university, research ethics and compliance standards. Previously she held the position of Senior Manager of Research Operations at Nazarbayev University.
In addition, she has experience in national companies such as JSC “National Center for Transport Logistics Development” (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy branch) Head of Analytical Research Department and CJSC “National Analytical Center”, expert-analyst of the Department of Economic Strategies.
Assel is a Doctor of Business Administration of Geneva Business School (April 2021), Master of Applied Economics from Duke University (2011), also graduated from the Kazakh University of Economics, Finance and International Trade, Bachelor of Finance (2008)
SHOLPAN ZHUSSANBAYEVA
Practicing psychologist
Sholpan Zhussanbaeva (Venera Nomad) has several higher educations in the field of psychology from the following universities: Moscow State University named by M. V. Lomonossov, Kainar University, Moscow Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy, National Pedagogical Dragomanov University (Kiev). She is a Master of Psychology. Practicing psychologist.
In addition, Sholpan is an invited expert of projects on “Khabar”, “MuzTV”, “Baige News” TV channels. She also participated in the Salem Social Media and Informburo projects.
Sholpan has successfully trained nearly 5,000 people.
She teaches women to maximize their potential.
VENERA NOMAD
Practicing psychologist
SHOLPAN ZHUSSANBAYEVA
Practicing psychologist
Sholpan Zhussanbaeva (Venera Nomad) has several higher educations in the field of psychology from the following universities: Moscow State University named by M. V. Lomonossov, Kainar University, Moscow Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy, National Pedagogical Dragomanov University (Kiev). She is a Master of Psychology. Practicing psychologist.
In addition, Sholpan is an invited expert of projects on “Khabar”, “MuzTV”, “Baige News” TV channels. She also participated in the Salem Social Media and Informburo projects.
Sholpan has successfully trained nearly 5,000 people.
She teaches women to maximize their potential.