Mukhtar Nurzhigitov is an accomplished executive with expertise in key industries including agriculture, oil & gas, banking, energy and technology. He also has a successful background in law and has worked in top-tier international law firms, specializing in M&A and capital markets. In this capacity he participated in high-profile IPOs, mergers and acquisitions of banks and industrial companies.

Professional Focus

  • Over 15 years’ experience in leadership, management consulting and law
  • Deep industry expertise in agriculture, banking, oil & gas, energy and technology
  • Broad business expertise including launching new business lines, business development, mergers & acquisitions, finance, IPOs, joint ventures, corporate governance and compliance
  • Skilled in crisis management, paired with background in arbitration
  • Native Kazakh, Russian, fluent in English

Business Expertise

  • Vice President at Olzha Agro LLP, one of the biggest agricultural enterprises in Kazakhstan
  • Partner in top-10 Ukrainian law firm Everlegal
  • Senior Associate at White & Case, a top-tier international law firm; focused on M&A and corporate law; joined firm as an Associate
  • Associate at leading global law firm McGuireWoods
  • Started career as an Associate at GRATA International Law

Additional Expertise

  • Agriculture
  • Banking & Finance
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy
  • Natural Resources

Education & Certifications

  • Master’s degree in securities & financial regulations from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
  • Bachelor's degree in international law from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
  • Certified Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) 
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