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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
Areas of Expertise
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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