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Askar Zhambakin

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Chief Executive Officer at Kcell JSC
📍 Astana, Kazakhstan

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.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Personality Overview

How Askar shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Askar cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
1-2023 - 1-2024
Postgraduate Degree
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2008 - 2009
MSc
The University of Manchester
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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