and the cities of Astana and Almaty
Akim (Mayor) of Astana city
Imangali N. Tasmagambetov
Born December 9, 1956 in Novobogat village of Makhambet region of Guriev Oblast.
Graduated from the Pushkin Ural Education Institute, Doctor of political sciences. In 1989 was elected first secretary of Leninist Young Communist League of Kazakhstan. In 1991 became Chairman of State Committee for Youth Issues of Kazakhstan, in 1993 – Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan. Later was appointed Akim (Governor) of Atyrau Oblast, occupied the post of Deputy Prim-Minister of Kazakhstan. From 2002 till June 2003 was Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan. Since June 2003 held the position of State Secretary of Kazakhstan. By Presidential Decree was appointed Head of Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in March 2004.
Since December 2004 – Akim (Mayor) of Almaty city.
In April 2008 appointed Mayor of Astana City.
Akim (Mayor) of Almaty City
Akhmetzhan S. YEsimov
Born in 1950. Graduated from Kazakh Agricultural Institute, Academy of Social Sciences under the aegis Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Doctor of Economic Sciences.
Worked as engineer, director of sovkhoz and manager at public administration of Almaty Oblast. In 1990-1994 served as first deputy chairman of GosAgroProm, first deputy Minister of Agriculture, Head of Almaty Oblast Administration. Between 1994 and 1998 – deputy Prime-Minister, State Secretary, First Deputy Prime-Minister – Chairman of State Committee for Investments, Head of Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For several years he represented Kazakhstan’s interests as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in the Kingdom of Belgium, Kingdom of Netherlands and Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. He headed the mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to EU and NATO.
From May 2001 till January 2006 he worked as Minister of Agriculture, Deputy Prime-Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since January 2006 he once again was appointed to head the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In April 2008 appointed Mayor of Almaty City
Akim (Governor) of Akmola Oblast
Albert P. Rau
Born in 1960; graduated from Rudensk Industrial Institute in 1982 as mining electircian-engineer; in 2004 he graduated from Russian Academy of State Service under the President of the Russian Federation as state and local municipal government manager. Ph.D. in Economics, Active Member of the International Economic Academy of Eurasia.
He started his career in 1982 as an electrician at KazShakhtOrudStroy trust of Rudniy town of Kostanai Oblast. After his services in the Soviet Army, during 1984-1991 he worked as an electrician and chaired the Trade Union of Kurzhunkul Mine Group of Kostanay Oblast. In 1991-1992 he headed the self-support commercial department of the Executive Committee of Lisokov City Council of People’s Deputies of Kostanay Oblast. In 1992-1993 he chaired the Lisokov City Council of People’s Deputies of Kostanay Oblast. In 1993-1994 he served as Deputy Head of Lisokov City Administration of Kostanay Oblast. In 1994-1995 he headed the Lisokov City Administration of Kostanay Oblast. In 1995-2004 he served as a Governor of Lisokov City of Kostanay Oblast. In 2004-2007 he worked as Deputy Governor of Lisokov City of Kostanay Oblast. In 2007-2008 he chaired the Board of Saryarka Socio-Entrepreneurial Corporation JSC.
Since 2008 – Governor of Akmola Oblast.
In 2004 he was awarded the Dostyk Order of the 2nd degree.
Akim (Governor) of Aktubinsk Oblast
Yeleusin N. Sagindikov
Born in 1947. Graduated from Aktubinsk Education Institute, Western-Kazakhstan Agricultural Institute. Doctor of economics.
After graduation started as industrial trainer and went all the way through to Vice-Minister of Education. Was appointed Deputy Akim (Governor) of Aktubinsk Oblast, Akim (Mayor) of Aktobe city. In recent years – Deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Awarded two medals, plaque “For merit in development of professional technical education of USSR”, “Astana” commemorative medal, “Kurmet” order.
Akim (Governor) of Almaty Oblast
Serik A. Umbetov
Born in 1950. Graduated from Almaty Zoological Veterinarian Institute.
Worked as zootechnician, director of sovkhoz, chairman of Kegen regional agroindustrial facility. Was appointed head of Kurty regional administration, deputy, first deputy, Akim (Governor) of Almaty Oblast.
Since February 1999 – Akim (Governor) of Zhambyl Oblast. Since May 2004 – Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since August 2005 – Akim (Governor) of Almaty Oblast.
Akim (Governor) of Atyrau Oblast
Bergei S. Ryskaliev
Born in 1967. Graduated from Alma-Aty Architectural and Construction Institute and Kazakh State Academy of Law.
After graduation occupied executive positions in business structures.
In 2002-2004 – Secretary of Atyrau Oblast Maslikhat (Executive Commission). In 2005-2006 – Deputy Akim (Governor) of Atyrau Oblast.
Since February 2006 – Akim (Mayor) of Atyrau City. Since October 2006 – Akim (Governor) of Atyrau Oblast.
Akim (Governor) of Eastern-Kazakhstan Oblast
Berdibek Saparbayev
Born in 1953. Graduated from Alma-Ata Institute of National Economy (1977) with major in economics. Doctor of Economy (1999), professor.
Started as an economist in state administration of national savings banks, continued in the Ministry of Finance (1977-1988) where he worked his professional pass from economist to Head of Planning and Economics Department; then served as Deputy Minister of Public Education (1988-1993); head of the Finance, Labor and Social Protection of the Population Department in the Presidential Service and in the Cabinet (1993-1994); head of the Cabinet Service (March 1995 – September 1995); Governor of Kyzylorda Oblast (September 1995 – July 1999); Governor of South Kazakhstan Oblast (July 1999 – August 2002); Chairman of the Customs Control Agency, Vice-Minister of Finance – Chairman of the Customs Control Agency of the Ministry of Finance (August 2002 – January 2006); Deputy Head of Prime-Minister’s Office – Government Representative in the Majilis (January 2006 – February 2007), Vice-Minister of Economy and Budget Planning (February 2007 – August 2007).
In 2005-2007 – Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since March 2009 - Akim (Governor) of Eastern-Kazakhstan Oblast
Akim (Governor) of Zhambyl Oblast
Boribay B. Zheksembin
Born in 1952. Graduated from Alma-Ata Zoological Veterinarian Institute, Eurasian Market Institute.
Work as chief zootechnician, Director of sovkhoz, Chairman of Priozersk regional and Jezkazgan Oblast argoindustrial department. Was appointed Deputy, First Deputy of Jezkazgan Oblast Akim (Governor), Government comptroller of Organizational-and-Control Department of presidential administration. Later was appointed Deputy Akim (Governor) of Zhambyl Oblast.
Since May 2004 - Akim (Governor) of Zhambyl Oblast.
Akim (Governor) of Western-Kazakhstan Oblast
Baktykozha S. Izmukhambetov
Born in 1948. Graduated from Ufa Oil Institute. Doctor of Technical Sciences.
Started as a driller with Embaneft association. Occupied a number of positions in Kazakh Exploration R&D Institute. Between 1983 and 1987 was on a mission in the Republic of Yemen. Was chief technologist and head of Atyrau experimental methodological expedition. In 1991-1993 occupied executive positions in the Ministry of Geology and Subsurface Protection. Was appointed General Director of Kazahturkmunay joint venture, Kazmunaiteniz offshore oil company, Managing Director of KazMunaiGaz national oil company, First Vice-Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since January 2006 – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since August 2007 – appointed Akim (Governor) of Western-Kazakhstan Oblast
Akim (Governor) of Karaganda Oblast
Nurlan Z. Nigmatulin
Nurlan Z. Nigmatulin Born in 1962. Graduated from Karaganda Polytechnic Institute. Doctor of political sciences.
Started his work experience in 1984 as an engineer, later worked chief of vehicle transport column of Karagandaoblgaz production association. Occupied executive posts in government bodies of Karaganda Oblast. Held the posts of Chairman of the Committee Youth Organizations of Kazakhstan, President of Tenkri azakh-American joint venture. Was appointed government comptroller, deputy Chief of Department of presidential administration, Deputy Akim (Mayor) of Astana city, Vice-minister of Transport and Communications. In June 2004 – appointed Deputy Head of presidential administration.
Since January 2006 – Akim (Governor) of Karaganda Oblast.
