Board of Directors

		Arman Dunayev Chairman, Board of Directors Graduated from Kazakh State University named after Kirov and majored in Political Economy in 1988. Holds a degree of Candidate of Economic Science at Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov in 1991. Mr. Dunayev’s professional experience started at educational institution and at industrial enterprises. During the period from 1992 to 1993 Mr. Dunayev worked within local state executive bodies in management positions. Next seven years of his professional experience were with head offices of holdings and a commercial bank in the positions of increased responsibility. Mr. Dunayev returned to state service in 2000 when he was appointed as Director of the Department of State Borrowing, Finance Ministry of the Republic of Kazakhstan that he held until May 2001. From May 2001 until September 2002 Mr. Dunayev held a post of Vice-Minister Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. On September 4, 2002 Mr. Dunayev was appointed Vice-Minister Economics and Budget Planning. In June 2003 he was appointed Chairman of the “National Innovation Fund” CSC and from March to April 2004 – 1st Vice-Minister Finance. As of January 2006 Mr. Dunayev was holding a post of Chairman at the Agency of Financial Services Organizations’ Regulation. Since January 2008 Mr. Dunayev was heading SC “Sustained Development Fund Kazyna” as Chairman and since October 2008 as Vice-Chairman of SC “National Well-being Fund Samruk-Kazyna”. On February 3, 2009 Mr. Dunayev was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of “BTA Bank” JSC by the decision of the Board of Directors.
		Anvar Saidenov Member of the Board of Directors Graduated magna cum laude from Economic Faculty of Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov and received a qualification of Economist and Lecturer of Political Economy. Graduated from London University in 1994 with a degree of Master of Science in Financial Economics as well as holds a degree of Candidate of Economic Science from Moscow University. Mr. Saidenov’s professional experience started with a position of Lecturer and Head of Sector at Social and Economic Disciplines at Dzhambul Irrigation and Construction Institute. In 1994 Mr. Saidenov joined European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in the position of Consultant and Banker in London. In 1996 he was appointed Deputy Governor of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and in 1998 was appointed Executive Director of the State Investment Committee. During the period from January to August 1999 Mr. Saidenov held a post of Chairman at the Investment Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan that was followed by his appointment as Vice-Minister Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan until August 2000 when he was appointed Chairman of the Executive Board at “National Savings Bank” JSC. In June 2002 Mr. Saidenov joined National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan first as Deputy Governor and then as of January 2004 as Governor. On February 2, 2009 Mr. Saidenov was appointed Advisor to the Executive Board Chairman. On February 17, 2009 he was appointed Chairman of the Executive Board of “BTA Bank” JSC by the decision of the Board of Directors.
Yerlan Tatishev Member of the Board of Directors Graduated from Almaty Institute of National Economy in 1991, majoring in "Planning of National Economy" with appropriate qualification of "economist". In 1993-1994 he worked as Vice-Chairman of Executive Board of JSC "Astana Holding". Since 1994 he began his career in banking in the position of Saving Department Head of OJSC "Kazcommercbank". He worked there until 2000, holding management positions, as Director of Branches Management and Development Department, Director Strategic Development of OJSC "Kazcommercbank". During the period of 2000-2005 he occupied the post of Vice-Chairman of Executive Board at JSC "Temirbank". From 2005 he began working at JSC Bank TuranAlem as Adviser to the Chairman. Since June 2005 up to the present day he has been the Member of the Board of Directors of JSC " Bank TuranAlem" JSC (currently JSC "BTA Bank")..
		Yurki Talvite Member of the Board of Directors, Independent Director In 1991 he graduated from University of Helsinki, majoring in "International finance", holds a Masters degree in Juridical science. In 2002 he graduated from London Business School, Executive MBA, Management Report on CRM, of New-York Bank, Europe. 1990-1992 worked as Manager in SCORP field in Helsinki. In 1992-1993 occupied a post of Vice-President of Union Bank of Finland, Helsinki. From 1993 to 1995 he headed Representative office in Moscow and was Vice-President of "Scandinavian Bank Partners" (Merita Bank, Den Norske Bank, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Unibank). From 1995 to 1997 he occupied the position of Head of Representative office in Moscow, Vice-President of New-York Bank. During 1997-2000 he was Vice-president heading the Department of Eastern Europe of New-York Bank, in London, simultaneously being a member of Executive Board of Registrar Company, Moscow. In 200-2003 he was Vice-President, manager of New-York Group Bank, London. After that in 2003 he was appointed Senior Vice-President of BNP – Paribas Securities Services, Paris. In 2003-2005 he became the Head of International Trade and General Manager of Financial Corporation URALSIB, Moscow. From 2005 and up to the present he has been Head of Representative office of EAST CAPITAL, Moscow, simultaneously being a member of Board of Directors of JSC " Bank TuranAlem" JSC (currently JSC "BTA Bank").
Abai Iskandirov Member of the Board of Directors Graduated from Kazakh State Law University in 2003 and was qualified as Lawyer. Holds LLM degree from Oxford Brookes University that was received in 2004 and MSc IM, received in 2005. Mr. Iskandirov’s professional experience started in 2005 at the Ministry of Economics and Budget Planning where he held positions of increasing responsibility, from Specialist to Deputy Director. In October 2006 Mr. Iskandirov joined Fund for Sustained Development “Kazyna” JSC as Director Systems Project, was then appointed Director Corporate Development, then Director Investment and Managing Director effective September 2007. In 2008 Mr. Iskandirov was appointed Deputy Leader at the Centre of Strategic Development and Analysis at the President’s Office. In October 2008 he has been appointed Managing Director at the Fund of National Wellbeing “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC. On March 6, 2009 he was appointed Member of the Board of Directors at “BTA Bank” JSC.
		Kairat Aitekenov Member of the Board of Directors Graduated from Almaty Institute of National Economy and was qualified as Economist in 1985. In 1997 graduated from National Higher School of State Management under the auspices of the President’s Office from the faculty of "Public Administration". Mr. Aitekenov’s professional experience includes Kostanay Oblast Committee on price and antimonopoly policy, Agency of Strategic Planning of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the period from August 2003 to February 2006 Mr. Aitekenov held a post of Vice-Minister Economics and Budget Planning of the Republic of Kazakhstan and during one year period until August 2007 Vice-Minister Tourism and Sports. In September 2007 Mr. Iskandirov has been appointed Deputy Chairman on Government Affairs and Operations of the Fund of National Wellbeing "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC. On March 6, 2009 he was appointed Member of the Board of Directors at "BTA Bank" JSC.
		Aidan Karibzhanov Member of the Board of Directors Graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations under the auspices of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation from the faculty of "International Economic Relations". Mr. Karibzhanov’s professional experience in Consultant and top manager roles includes State Privatization Committee of the Russian Federation, Representative Office of Credit Commercial De France in Kazakhstan, 1st Vice-Chairman at Investment Bank Global Kazkommerts CSC, Director at Kazkommerts Securities, Managing Director of Kazmunaygaz CJSC. During the period from August 2005 to February 2007 Mr. Karibzhanov held a post of President at "VISOR Investment Solutions" JSC. In December 2008 has been appointed Managing Director at the Fund of National Wellbeing "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC. On March 6, 2009 he was appointed Member of the Board of Directors at "BTA Bank" JSC.
		Ulf Wokurka Independent Director, Board of Directors Graduated from the University named after Martin Luther in Germany and from Moscow State Institute of International Relations under the auspices of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation from the faculty of International Relations. Mr. Wokurka’s professional experience started in 1990 at "Deutsche Bank AG". During one year period up till 1994 he headed Representative Offices of "Deutsche Bank AG" e "Morgan Grenfell & Co. Limited" in Kazakhstan. In 1996 Mr. Wokurka worked at Deutsche Bank’s Primary Commodities Group. During the two year period up until 2008 he held a post of Vice-Chairman and Member of the Executive Board at State Assets Management Holding company "Samruk". Mr. Wokurka has been a member of the International Council of the Regional Financial Center Almaty since February 2007, Independent Director of the Board of Directors at "Kazakhstan Development Bank" JSC since April 2007 and Independent Director at the Board of Directors of "Kazyna Capital Management" JSC since September 2007. Since March 6, 2009 Mr. Wokurka has been appointed Independent Director at the Board of Directors at "BTA Bank" JSC.
		Konstantin Korishenko Independent Director, Board of Directors Graduated from Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov from the faculty of "Applied Mathematics". Mr. Korishenko holds Ph.D. in Economics. During the period from 1984 until 1988 Mr. Korishenko worked at Scientific Research Institute "Scientific Centre" as Engineer, then joined All State Scientific Research Institute for polygraphic industry. From 1992 to 1995 Mr. Korishenko worked at Securities Department of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation as Secondary Market Department Manager and as Deputy Head of the Exchange Department. Next 5 years Mr. Korishenko continued working at the Securities Department of the Central Bank as Deputy Director, Director Open Market Operations. During one year period up until 2001 Mr. Korishenko held a post of the President at the Non-profit Partnership "RTS Exchange". From 2001 to 2002 he held a post of Managing Director at "Investment Company Troika Dialogue" CJSC. From July 2002 until September 2008 Mr. Korishenko was Vice-Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors at the Central Bank of Russian Federation. Mr. Korishenko has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange CJSC. Since September 2008 Mr. Korishenko has been appointed President of the Russian Exchange "Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange – Information Technologies". Since March 6, 2009 Mr. Korishenko has been appointed Independent Director at the Board of Directors at "BTA Bank" JSC.