Askar Zhambakin

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Chief Executive Officer at Kcell JSC

Astana, Kazakhstan

Overview

Askar Zhambakin is the CEO of Kcell JSC, specializing in digital transformation, strategy, and customer experience. He previously served as Kazakhstans Deputy Minister of Digital Development. Described as having strong strategic vision, he holds a postgraduate diploma from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

He began his career in government, serving as Deputy Minister for Digital Development before transitioning to become a telecom CEO.

Personality Overview

Self-Assured

Pragmatic

Trusting

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Public Sector Digitalization
As former Deputy Minister of Digital Development, he has direct experience transforming public services and implementing e-government initiatives in Kazakhstan.
Corporate Strategy
Colleagues praise his strategic vision, and he holds a postgraduate diploma in Strategy and Innovation from the University of Oxford, making this a core expertise.
CX in Telecom
His expertise in customer experience is central to his role as CEO of Kcell, a major telecommunications operator.

Media Appearances

Askar has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Kcell JSC
eGov, Customer experience, fintech, strategy advisory at Freelance
11-2020 - 7-2024
Deputy Minister at Ministry of Digital development, Innovations and Aerospace industry
5-2018 - 6-2019
Head of Strategy, Business analysis and Products development at BeInTech
4-2017 - 8-2018
Head of programs, acting Deputy CEO, Adviser to CEO at Zerde National Infocommunication Holding

Education

1-2023 - 1-2024
Postgraduate Degree from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2008 - 2009
MSc from The University of Manchester

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Insights For Selling To Askar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing how others made similar decisions

DONT's

  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Askar is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Askar

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Askar move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Askar take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Askar

Personality Compatibility


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