We are a team of experienced policy and public affairs professionals, bringing deep regional knowledge and hands-on sectoral expertise combined with a passion for delivering desirable outcomes for our clients.
Nazim is a seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience in leading communications, public affairs, and policy at Apple, Philips, United Nations across 16 Eurasian markets including Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Experienced in crisis communication and stakeholder management, Nazim translates critical business issues into winning public outreach tactics. Managed teams 30+ across regional markets both in-house and out-of-agency. Domain knowledge of consumer electronics, new media, digital marketplaces & ecosystems, healthcare, lighting, and real estate. M.A. in Corporate Communications, Duquesne University, USA.
Oleg is a Policy and Public Affairs Consultant with 15+ years of diverse international experience in the Tech Industry working with Google, Mastercard, IBM, J&J, and Kaspersky in EMEA and APAC. He contributed to policy and research papers of the leading international think tanks, including UNIDIR (Switzerland), RSIS (Singapore), and ITSS Verona (Italy). As a member of the INTERPOL Global Cybercrime Experts Group and Europol Advisory Group on Internet Security, Oleg took part in high-profile cybercrime investigations. M. A. in International Affairs, King's College London, UK. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E).
Erqanat is an established communication and advocacy practitioner with diverse government, private, non-profit and media management background in Kazakhstan. As a Chairman at Kazakh Association of Minority Shareholders, he proved instrumental to drive national regulation in the field of investment protection. Earlier he directed government affairs for Freedom Broker, a part of the Freedom Holding Corp., headed the Center of Social Partnership, and led corporate communications at Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakstan’s sovereign wealth fund. Editor-in-chief and a founder at www.lsm.kz and www.finmarket.kz. Law degree, KAZGUU, Kazakhstan.
Arman is a senior expert with progressive government relations and business development career in engineering, oil and gas, and FMCG. A policy advisor at ExxonMobil Kazakhstan he is tasked with boosting the company’s footprint in the nation’s largest refining enterprises - Tengiz, Kashagan, and Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Prior, he led regional external and government affairs at Philip Morris, General Electric, and British American Tobacco in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. He also has 20 years of public service experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later in the Presidential Administration. Degree in Sociology, Kazan State University, Russia.
Rustam is an experienced legal professional with a 22-year track record in Kazakhstan’s corporate business. For 12 years he headed the legal team at USKO International helping clients like Procter Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, L’Oreal, Nestle, JTI, and Adidas. Since 2014, he led legal & corporate affairs at CNPC Kazakhstan and was involved in major investment projects, including Mangistaumunaigaz, CNPC-Aktobemunaigaz, PetroKazakhstan, and others. Earlier he served as a Legal Adviser to President of KIMEP University. He currently teaches ESG, corporate law, and management at Almaty Management University. PhD in Law, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Grigor is a dedicated legal professional with a strong educational background and extensive experience in international law, admitted to practice before the International Criminal Court. Throughout his career, Grigor has gained valuable insights into the political, social, and legal dynamics of the region. He has actively engaged in addressing systemic challenges related to the relationships between international and national bodies, including navigating the complexities of sanctions legislation. LLM from the University of Durham, UK.
Teona Bagdavadze is a highly experienced strategic communications professional specializing in business and technology. With over 15 years of expertise in public and government relations for international tech companies in Georgia and other emerging markets, Teona has worked with renowned brands such as Mastercard, Glovo, Viber, and USID. She actively serves on the board of Women for Tomorrow, Georgia's leading business association, advocating for women's advancement in entrepreneurship and technology. Teona holds an MA in Digital Sociology from the University of Edinburgh and is pursuing a PhD at the Business and Technology University of Georgia.
Nurlan is an accomplished senior IT & Telecom professional with over 20 years of successful track record both in the government and private business. Currently, a C-level executive in Kyrgyzstan’s largest Internet provider, he is renowned for introducing innovative digital solutions to drive infrastructural improvements nationwide. As a former deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, he pioneered the set-up and launch of the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, which is currently hosting around 90% of the nation's IT talent and business. M.A. in Public Administration, University of Birmingham, UK.
Almaz is a distinguished C-suite executive who has successfully led several of the largest corporate enterprises in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. As a CEO, he spearheaded BITEL, at that time the largest mobile operator in Kyrgyzstan, and LABNET, currently the premier private healthcare provider in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. During his tenure as the head of Hyundai Motor Central Asia, he bolstered the company's profitability amidst the crisis of 2008. With a wealth of experience as a high-level executive, Almaz has garnered invaluable expertise in engaging with regulatory bodies and investor community MBA candidate, Fuqua School of Business, US.
Dr. Cornel Coșer, a seasoned Moldavian-Romanian executive, specializes in international trade and strategic business development. Leading as CEO & Partner at Gateway & Partners across Moldova and Romania, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing SMEs' growth and facilitating market access on a global scale. His expertise encompasses comprehensive market analysis, export strategy formulation, research, and impact assessment. He holds a PhD in Business and Economy from the State Agrarian University of Moldova and is a Certified Export & Internationalization Consultant (CEIC) by the Institute of Export and International Trade (UK, London).
Lika is an economic development consultant with extensive experience in policy consulting and project management. She has managed and coordinated economic development initiatives led by international organizations such as World Bank, EBRD, and USAID and serves as a national consultant within UNDP's "EU Innovative Action for Private Sector Competitiveness in Georgia" and ADB's " Reinvigorating Regional Cooperation in South Caucasus and Central Asia Amid External Shocks". M.A. in Economics from the International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University.
Alyor has over 15 years of experience working in a multicultural environment in 10+ countries spanning from Uzbekistan to Mongolia and Southeast Asia. Skilled in education, international development and project management in international organizations, private foreign and Uzbek investment companies, banking sector and the State Service sector of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Alyor also provides services as a private consultant in recruitment, learning and development and career advisory. B. A. in International Relations from Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies.
Daniil is a certified management consultant and quality management auditor. He contributed to national development projects in Turkmenistan advising EBRD, USAID, and UN bodies. A managing partner at MCT, Daniil holds Gabriel Al-Salem Award in management consulting. He is a member of WAPOR, ESOMAR, and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Ashgabat. A head of consulting at the Economists Union, he is also a co-founder of the Ashgabat Business Angels Club and Start-up Club, and an advisor to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Degree in history, Turkmen State University.
Murad Muradov is a co-founder and deputy director of the Topchubashov Center, an independent, non-governmental non-profit international relations think tank in Azerbaijan. He is an expert in the security and geopolitics of the Caucasus, post-Soviet countries, and international political economy and a member of prestigious fellowships worldwide, including the John Smith Trust Fellowship for Wider Europe (2017). M.A. in Diplomacy and International Affairs from the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy and an M.Sc. in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics, UK.
As the Chief Investment Officer at Accelerate Prosperity, Asadbek spearheads an investment team and steers a tech-centric portfolio within Tajikistan's foremost enterprise accelerator. Earlier, Asadbek co-founded and managed a local consulting firm to advise UNDP, Oxfam, CNPC, and others. As a CFO, he played a pivotal role in structural reforms at the flagship national companies including Tcell, Somon Air, TALCO, and Orien Group. Dedicated to community empowerment, Asadbek volunteers as a Financial Advisor and mentor at the National Council and the PEAK Enterprise and Innovation Program. MBA, Kyrgyz-Russian Slavonic University, Kyrgyzstan.
Haliunaa is an Executive Partner at a law firm in Mongolia with over 15 years of professional track in both private and public domains. She served as a Chief Compliance Officer at Ard Financial Group, the largest diversified holding company in the nation where she facilitated major M&A deals and spearheaded the legal team through the company’s IPO. Earlier, she was a Legal Counsel at APU, the country’s largest brewer and beverage manufacturer. As a Legal Counsel at the National Authority for Children, Haliunaa drafted key laws and regulations to safeguard children’s rights. A member of the Mongolian Bar Association. MBA Finance at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
Lola is a banking professional with an impressive career trajectory within the leading Uzbek banks, where she oversaw loan and microcredit departments. More recently, she has transitioned into consulting EBRD, World Bank, FAO (UN), and other multilateral institutions on corporate governance, microcredit, and gender equality. She champions female entrepreneurship, with a focus on volatile groups in rural areas. Fluent in four languages, she bridges cultural divides within Uzbekistan, catering to the diverse market needs of global brands like P&G, Nestle, and PepsiCo, facilitating seamless market access strategies.