Nurlan Zhakupov
Chairman at AIR ASTANA
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Nurlan Zhakupov currently works at Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC (Invt Mgmt), as Member of the Board of Directors & CEO from 2023, Air Astana JSC, as Chairman from 2023, Zerde National ICT Holding JSC, as Independent Non-Executive Director, and UBS (Kazakhstan), as Executive Director-Investment Banking Department.
Mr. Zhakupov also formerly worked at Astana Spk, as Chief Executive Officer, Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund, as Chief Executive Officer, Social Entrepreneurial Corp.
Astana JSC, as Chief Executive Officer, National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC, as Managing Director-Development & Investment from 2016 to 2017, Central Asia Metals Plc, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2011 to 2023, Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Co. JSC, as Managing Director from 2009 to 2011, and National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC, as Member-Executive Board.
Mr. Zhakupov received his undergraduate degree and graduate degree from Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
Nurlan Zhakupov active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AIR ASTANA | Chairman | 10/12/2023 |
| UBS (Kazakhstan) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Zerde National ICT Holding JSC | Director/Board Member | - |
Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC (Invt Mgmt)
 Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC (Invt Mgmt) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC (Invt Mgmt) (Samruk Kazyna-IM) is the investment management division of State-owned Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC in Kazakhstan. The firm was created in 2008 when Kazakhstan Holding for the Management of State Assets (SAMRUK) and KAZYNA Sustainable Development Fund, which were both established in 2006, merged. Based in Astana, Samruk Kazyna-IM aims to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of the national economy and prevent any potential negative impact of changes in the world markets on economic growth of the country by managing shares of national development institutions, national companies, and other legal entities they own to maximize their long-term value and competitiveness in world markets. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/03/2023 |
Former positions of Nurlan Zhakupov
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL ASIA METALS PLC | Director/Board Member | 02/04/2023 |
| Astana Spk | Chief Executive Officer | 28/02/2019 |
| NATIONAL ATOMIC COMPANY KAZATOMPROM | Chief Investment Officer | 31/12/2016 |
Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Co. JSC
 Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Co. JSC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Co. JSC provides exploration, development, production, processing and distribution of solid minerals. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2010 |
Training of Nurlan Zhakupov
| Moscow State Institute of International Relations | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL ATOMIC COMPANY KAZATOMPROM | Non-Energy Minerals |
| AIR ASTANA | Transportation |
| CENTRAL ASIA METALS PLC | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC (Invt Mgmt)
Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC (Invt Mgmt) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC (Invt Mgmt) (Samruk Kazyna-IM) is the investment management division of State-owned Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund JSC in Kazakhstan. The firm was created in 2008 when Kazakhstan Holding for the Management of State Assets (SAMRUK) and KAZYNA Sustainable Development Fund, which were both established in 2006, merged. Based in Astana, Samruk Kazyna-IM aims to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of the national economy and prevent any potential negative impact of changes in the world markets on economic growth of the country by managing shares of national development institutions, national companies, and other legal entities they own to maximize their long-term value and competitiveness in world markets. | Finance |
| Zerde National ICT Holding JSC | |
| UBS (Kazakhstan) | |
| Astana Spk | |
| Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund | |
Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Co. JSC
Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Co. JSC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Co. JSC provides exploration, development, production, processing and distribution of solid minerals. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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