Bakhtiyar Tleubekov Appointed Chairman of the Management Board of the AIFC Authority
Bakhtiyar Tleubekov has been appointed Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Authority. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Administration within the organisation. The decision was approved by the Authority’s Board of Directors on 28 June 2025.
Renat Bekturov, Governor of the AIFC, stated: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bakhtiyar Tleubekov as Chairman of the Management Board of the AIFC Authority. Supporting and promoting internal talent that has demonstrated a high level of efficiency and responsibility is a cornerstone of AIFC’s HR policy. I am confident that Mr Tleubekov’s experience and skill set will contribute to the continued progress of the financial centre across all strategic areas.”
The AIFC Governor also expressed his gratitude to Yernar Zhanadil, the outgoing Chairman of the Management Board, for his valuable contributions to the development of the financial centre and his role in advancing its strategic objectives.
Mr Tleubekov joined the AIFC team in 2018, beginning as a Senior Specialist, then Director of the Investment Solutions Department. He later held the position of Deputy CEO of the AIFC subsidiary – AIFC Business Connect Ltd., where he oversaw the promotion of the financial centre’s potential, the structuring of investment deals, and the support of companies operating within the AIFC ecosystem.
From February 2023 until his current appointment, Bakhtiyar Tleubekov served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Administration at the AIFC Authority.
He has over 20 years of professional experience in project management, risk management, business development, and strategic planning. Previously, he held key positions at ForteBank, HSBC Bank Kazakhstan, ABN Amro Bank Kazakhstan (later RBS Kazakhstan), and other financial institutions in the country, demonstrating strong performance in driving organizational transformation and managing projects and risks within the financial sector.
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The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is a leading financial hub in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, designed to connect global capital with the vast opportunities of emerging markets. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the AIFC combines international best practices with innovative approaches to create a world-class platform for investment, business, and financial services. Since its establishment in 2018, the AIFC has attracted over USD 15,9 bln in investments into Kazakhstan’s economy. Over 4,000 companies from 80+ countries, including the USA, the UK, China, Turkiye, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and others, are registered within the AIFC’s jurisdiction. www.aifc.kz
