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Renat Bekturov was born in 1984 in the Almaty region.

In 2007 he graduated from the Al-Farabi Kazakh State National University with a major in International Relations (degree with Honors).

In 2009 he graduated from the University of Leicester, UK («Bolashak» scholarship) and received an MSc degree in Banking and Finance with Distinction.

Since 2015 – CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter holder.

From 2009-2014 he worked as a manager and senior manager at the treasury department at the Development Bank of Kazakhstan.

2014-2016 he worked as the head of the treasury department, Member of the Investment Committee at the National Investment Corporation of the National Bank of

Kazakhstan.

In 2016 he was a project manager at the department of entrepreneurship and innovations at the «Baiterek» National Management Holding.

In 2016 -2017 he joined the Astana International Financial Centre Authority as Head of Asset Management development department.

2017-2021 he was Chief Financial Officer at the Astana International Exchange.

2021-2023 he was the CEO and Director of Astana International Exchange.

On January 06, 2023, by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, he was appointed governor of the Astana International Financial Centre.

Other achievements:

2019 – Member of the Presidential Youth Talent Pool (No1 in the rating)

2001 – Altyn Belgi (gold medal) award