KIMEP University
BA. business administration and finance
Past experience
3M Kazakhstan
Finance director
Sun Drilling
Head of economic and budget-planning department
P&G Central Asia
Financial-analysis manager
About Dulatbek
Dulatbek is our Central Asian office manager. Since joining the firm, Dulatbek has supported public institutions and private-sector clients in the oil and gas, banking, and telecommunications sectors in different geographies on a wide range of issues.
With public-sector clients in central Asian and Middle East regions, Dulatbek has worked on a number of issues, including economic development of industrial, agricultural, and other sectors; supporting a tax-policy review; developing a fiscal consolidation program; helping to identify government medium-term priorities; and launching a delivery unit focused on improved implementation efficiency.
Dulatbek has served many private-sector clients in the banking, telecommunications, construction, and oil and gas sectors on a wide range of issues, including international expansion-strategy development, merger management, the full-scale transformation of a collections function, trading and risk-management strategy development, and investment-strategy development.
Before joining McKinsey, Dulatbek worked for 10 years in finance roles in several companies in the oil and gas and fast-moving-consumer-goods sectors.
A native Kazakh, Dulatbek is fluent in English and Russian.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
General information, education
Born in Atyrau city on November 14, 1983
Education
2000 – 2006, Tomsk State University, Finance and Credit, Linguistics and Intercultural Communication
2008 – 2010, University of Michigan, Master in Applied Economics
Holder of the Presidential Bolashak International Scholarship
A member of the Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve 1.0.
Language proficiency
Kazakh, English, Spanish, German and Russian
Acquired certificates and awards
DipIFR (IFRS) by ACCA, Professional Accountant
“Eren enbegi ushin” (for outstanding service) and several jubilee medals
Career
CAREER BACKGROUND
September 2005 – February 2006, Leading Specialist of the Department of Internal Administration Department, and the Department of International Relations, Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning, Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2007 completed an internship at the Ministry of Finance, Japan.
February 2006 – October 2010, Expert, chief expert of the Investment Policy and Planning Department, Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Republic of Kazakhstan.
November 2010 - Head of the Strategic Development Division of the Strategic Planning and Analysis Department, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Republic of Kazakhstan.
November 2010 – February 2013, Deputy Director of the Department of Budget Policy and Planning, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Kazakhstan.
February – June 2013, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Geology and Subsoil Use, Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, Republic of Kazakhstan.
June 2013 – April 2019, Deputy Head of the Center for Strategic Research and Analysis and Deputy Head of the Department of Socio-Economic Monitoring, Executive Office of the President, Republic of Kazakhstan.
April 2019 – February 2021, Deputy Head of the Division, Office of the First President – Elbasy, Republic of Kazakhstan.
In February 2021, he became Vice-Minister of National Economy, and from January 2022 to February 2024 - Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Other positions:
- Member of the Board of Directors of JSC National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna (11.01.2022 - 06.02.2024).
- Member of the Board of Directors of JSC National Management Holding Baiterek (04.02.2022 - 06.02.2024).
- Member of the Management Council of the International Financial Center Astana (11.01.2022 - 06.02.2024);
- Member of the Board of Directors of JSC National Company KAZAKH INVEST (11.01.2022 - 06.02.2024).
– Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Economic Research Institute (ERI) (11.01.2022 – 06.02.2024).
Before his appointment as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, from April 2024 he was the General Director of the KAZENERGY Association.
PANEL SESSION: "DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AS A KEY FACTOR IN ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS"
Chairman of the Management Board of "NC "KAZAKH INVEST" JSC
Yerzhan Elekeev was born in 1986 and is a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He graduated from the Kazakh-British Technical University with a degree in Management and the University of Glasgow with a Master of Arts in Financial Economics.
He started his career 2007 as an analyst at the Investor Relations Department at “KazMunaiGas Exploration Production” JSC.
From 2012 to 2019, he held various positions at “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC.
From 2019 to 2020, he worked as the head of the project management department at the international company “Boston Consulting Group” in Azerbaijan.
From 2020 to 2021, Mr. Yelekeyev worked as Deputy Head of the analytical group of the Center for Socio-Economic Reforms under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2021, he joined “Alfa-Bank Kazakhstan” JSC as the Director of the Project Office.
Since November 2022, he has been Managing Director for Asset Management and Project Management at JSC “NUH “Baiterek”.
On March 7, 2024, he was appointed Chairman of the Management Board of "NC "KAZAKH INVEST" JSC
He graduated from the Kazakh State Law University in 2002, the Kazakhstan-Russia University in 2007, and the University of Birmingham.
He began his career in 1999 as a legal assistant at Eurasia Consulting LLP. From 2002 to 2010, he held various positions in the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and in the Office of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Parliament. From 2010 to 2019, he served as Deputy Akim (Mayor) of the city of Ekibastuz and the West Kazakhstan region, as well as holding leadership positions in the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2019, he was the secretary of the “NurOtan” party. From 2019 to 2020, he worked as Vice Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and from 2021 to 2024, he held positions as State Inspector, Deputy Head, and Head of the Department of State Control and Organizational-Territorial Work in the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From 2023 to 2024, he served as the First Deputy Head of the Government Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Before being appointed Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, he served as Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2010, she graduated from the University of Cambrigde with a degree in Computer Science (bachelor's degree).
In 2014, she received a master's degree in Computer Science, University of Cambrigde.
In 2016, she graduated with an MBA in Executive Management, Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Information on the completion of seminars and advanced training courses over the past three years:
MIT Sloan School of Management - Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy, 2020. Fintech Development Course, University of Oxford, Said Business School, 20І8.
Work experience:
From 2010 to 2014 - Head of Information Technology Security of the ENRC PLC Group, London;
From 2014 to 2015 – Deputy Director of the Information Technology Department of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
From 2016 to 2017 – Chairman of the Board of the National Infocommunication Holding "Zerde";
From 2017 to 2020 – Managing Director for Digital Technologies (CDO) of the Astana International Financial Center;
From 2020 to 2022 – Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
From October 3, 2022 to the present – Chairman of the Board of Kazpost JSC and member of the Board of Directors of “Kazpost” JSC.
COMPLETION OF THE PANEL SESSIONS
ARRIVAL OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF RK O. BEKTENOV
EXHIBITION TOUR
START OF THE PLENARY SESSION
WELCOME SPEECH OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF RK O. BEKTENOV
PLENARY SESSION: «ENSURING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH, CHALLENGES AND GLOBAL TRENDS»
Ryan Chilcote – Renowned Journalist, Moderator, and Host
Recipient of the 2023 DuPont Award and an Emmy Award nominee.
Ryan Chilcote has over 25 years of experience as an independent global commentator on international affairs and economics, as well as an international correspondent and host for Bloomberg TV, CNN, CBS, and PBS NewsHour. He is an expert in international financial markets, business, economics, trade, industry, energy, and natural resources.
Ryan Chilcote has interviewed numerous world leaders, from Vladimir Putin to the current UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
In addition to his reporting, Ryan has moderated at the most prestigious global conferences, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, and others.
Vice President of Biopharmaceuticals for International and Border Markets & Chairman of AstraZeneca Vietnam
On his position at AstraZeneca, Mr. Kapoor serves as:
Vice President of Biopharmaceuticals for International and Border Markets, overseeing an extensive and dynamic portfolio of products and initiatives.
Chairman of AstraZeneca in Vietnam, managing the strategic direction and facilitating the growth of the company's activities.
A key participant in various international business forums and chambers, contributing to the development and protection of international trade relations.
Mr. Kapoor's leadership has played a vital role in fostering strategic alliances and overseeing the distribution of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccines throughout the international region, ensuring equitable access to essential treatments. This key role has earned him international recognition and prestigious awards for his contributions to public health and strengthening international ties. In total, AstraZeneca has distributed 3 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine worldwide, with 86% (equivalent to 2.5 billion doses) delivered to 105 countries in the company’s international region, where Mr. Kapoor serves as Vice President overseeing the vaccine initiative.
As a proponent of public-private partnerships, Mr. Kapoor advocates for collaboration that significantly impacts public health, particularly in combating non-communicable diseases and advancing sustainable development initiatives. His forward-thinking approach continues to position AstraZeneca as a leader in global health and innovation.
Business leader with extensive international FMCG experience and strong track record from a variety of business challenges including partnerships and JV’s. Aggressively growing ‘sleepy’ businesses and making successful turnarounds. Ability to understand new and complex matters fast and moving quickly from strategy to execution.
Visionary with flair for innovative solutions. Good at creating clear direction with simple and impactful communication, building strong teams and an eye for talent. Strong and seasoned negotiator with core strength in sales and marketing.
EDUCATION
2015 London Business School, Corporate course CEO Development
2004 IMD Corporate course
1993-1994 Int. Advertising Association Diploma (IAA)
1990-1992 Copenhagen Business School, Master of Business Adm Int. Marketing (cand.merc.)
1991 London Business School, Int. Exchange Programme/MBA
1987-1990 Copenhagen Business School, Bachelor Business Adm. (HA)
WORK EXPERIENCE
2003- Carlsberg Group
EVP Central & Eastern Europe (Jan 2021-)
Member of Carlsberg Group’s Executive Committee (ExCom)
EVP Eastern Europe & President Baltika Breweries, Russia (May 2019-Dec 2020)
CEO Export, License & Duty Free (ExLiD, May 2008-Sep 2012)
Commercial VP Eastern Europe & BBH (April 2005-April 2008)
President, Africa, Middle East & Central Asia, Alstom
Date of birth: 25/07/1982 (New Jersey, USA)
Education: Master’s degree in Industrial Relations (Cornell University, USA)
Work experience:
January 2021 – now
(President, Africa, Middle East & Central Asia (AMECA) region at Alstom).
August 2019 – January 2021
(President Europe, Middle East Africa & India region at Bombardier Transportation).
May 2005 – July 2019
(Managing Director General Electric Power India, Other managing positions)
Andrew DeLeone is President, Africa, Middle East & Central Asia (AMECA) region at Alstom, appointed in January 2021.
Prior to joining Alstom, Andy was President Europe, Middle East Africa & India region at Bombardier Transportation, joining the company in August 2019. His regional responsibilities included Customer Relationship Management, Sales, Services and Project Management for Europe (Switzerland, Italy, Iberia and Nordic countries), Middle East, Africa and India.
Before Bombardier, Andy worked for General Electric’s Power business, where he gained an impressive track record of generating business growth in complex project environments and boosting financial performance in different international leadership roles. With customer satisfaction as his priority, he also has rich experience in expanding a profitable Services business. Furthermore, Andy has led large-scale transformations, optimizing organizational structures and strengthening employee engagement and accountability.
