Bulat Utemuratov
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Founder & Member of the Board of Trustees
Astana, KZ
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Bulat Utemuratov is a distinguished entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. He is President of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation, and Vice President of the International Tennis Federation.
Bulat has pursued a successful business career. His assets can be split into two groups – those personally owned by him, and those under the professional management of Verny Capital. Today, his focus is on developing Kazakh culture, sport, healthcare, education, and tackling social issues.
In 2014 Bulat established The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation and has allocated $15 million to its flagship project "Autism. One World for All". Because it manages such an extensive and diverse range of projects across the country, the Foundation can drive improvement in the country’s standard of living while also being able to respond quickly to emergencies. As well as providing emergency aid at a local level, the Foundation donated $5 million to provide relief in Türkiye following the devastating earthquake in 2023. The total cost of the projects implemented by the Foundation is more than $150 million.
To address the regional social development gap, the Foundation has initiated several projects worth over $90 million. The Foundation actively promotes positive youth development and has introduced a unique leadership program into the school curriculum of 234 schools, helping students develop critical thinking, public speaking, and negotiation skills. Within the Green School project children learn how to live healthily and sustainably, and how to cultivate plants. Through the program, students gain self-confidence from achieving their goals and enjoying the food they have grown. To date, 40,000 students have participated in the two projects.
Bulat has invested over $150 million into the development of tennis in Kazakhstan and was honoured by the ITF and the ATF for his work in promoting the sport.
Bulat holds a degree in Economics from Narxoz University.
The Record
Background
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2007 — Present
President
Kazakhstan Tennis Federation
The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation is the official tennis governing body of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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2014 — Present
Founder & Member of the Board of Trustees
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation supports numerous charitable organisations across Kazakhstan. Its flagship project "Autism. One World for All" provides early intervention programs for autistic children and support for their families. Since 2014 the Foundation has been steadfast in bringing together people, ideas, and resources to create valuable and sustainable solutions that move society forward.
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1993 — 1994
Deputy Minister
Ministry of External Economic Affairs, Republic of Kazakhstan
The Ministry of External Economic Affairs attended to the foreign interests of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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1986 — 1990
Deputy Chairman
Executive Committee of People’s Deputies of the Soviet District Council
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1990 — 1992
Head of Department
State Committee for Foreign Economic Relations of the Kazakh Soviet Republic
The function of the State Committee for Foreign Economic Relations was to act on an inter-agency level.
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1992 — 1993
CEO
Kazakh Trading House
The Kazakh Trading House established a base in Austria after Kazakhstan gained independence.
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1994 — 1995
First Deputy Minister
Ministry of Industry and Trade, Republic of Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Industry and Trade was formed in 1994, attending the industry and trade needs of The Republic of Kazakhstan.
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1996 — 1999
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kazakhstan
Bulat was called upon to serve in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Switzerland.
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1999 — 2013
Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan
From February 1999 to May 2013 Bulat held various positions with the Security Council and the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. His final position in the service of the Republic of Kazakhstan was as a Special Advisor to the President.
In The News
Newsfeed
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8 September 2026 · Yahoo! Finance
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation Allocates 460 Million Tenge to Support Almaty Gasification Project
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30 August 2026 · Forbes
Inside The World’s Most Expensive Neighborhood: $550 Million Apartments, F1 Stars And Billionaires
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24 August 2025 · The Astana Times
Kazakhstan’s Match Point: Raising Tennis Champions at Home
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1 August 2025 · Kazakhstan Tennis Federation
Legendary Roland-Garros Comes to Kazakhstan
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17 July 2025 · PR Newswire
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation's Jas Leader Program Empowers Over 40,000 Kazakh Students
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15 July 2025 · The Times of Central Asia
Tennis Revolution in Kazakhstan: How Systemic Investment Is Creating Champions
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22 May 2025 · PR Newswire
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation Donates 500 Apartments to Families in Need in Astana
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19 January 2024 · Tennis World
ITF VP and Kazakh tennis President, Bulat Utemuratov, discusses Kazakh tennis growth
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8 December 2023 · Tennis World
Bulat Utemuratov has turned Kazakhstan tennis into a model of success
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25 September 2023 · PR Newswire
President of Kazakhstan Tennis Federation Bulat Utemuratov Re-elected to ITF Board
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18 April 2023 · World Tennis Magazine
Kazakhstan’s Women’s Tennis Team Reaches Billie Jean King Cup Finals For Second Straight Year
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14 April 2023
Türkiye’s Embassy Extends Gratitude to Kazakh People for Support in Aftermath of Earthquake
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31 March 2023
The largest Autism Center in the country starts its work in Astana
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28 January 2023 · Reuters
Rybakina to enter top 10 but says career boost won't change her
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22 December 2022 · PR Newswire
Bulat Utemuratov Allocated Over $80 Million for Social Infrastructure Projects in Kazakhstan in 2022
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7 October 2022
"Only the best of the best have had the level of Alcaraz"
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4 October 2022
Djokovic, Alcaraz, Medvedev and Auger-Aliassime visited the autism center in Astana
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13 September 2022
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation provided assistance to 100 families who lost their houses in Kostana
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12 July 2022 · Reuters
Wimbledon title down to Kazakh support, says Rybakina
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20 May 2022
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation Provides Aid to Flood Victims to the Amount of 400 million Tenge
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16 May 2022
The Bulat Utemuratov's Foundation will finance a new passenger terminal at Kyzylorda airport
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11 May 2022
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation will build a new school in Kosshy town
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In Frame
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Formative Years
Education
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Narxoz University
Economics
1981 — 1986
Areas Of Focus