Galimzhan Yessenov
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Almaty, KZ
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Galimzhan Yessenov is a prominent Kazakhstani businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Shakhmardan Yessenov Science & Education Foundation.
Yessenov was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the grandson of the eminent Kazakh scientist and political figure, Shakhmardan Yessenov. In 2013, Galimzhan founded the Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation to advance science and education in Kazakhstan. Under his leadership, the foundation has awarded grants and scholarships to help gifted Kazakhstani students pursue higher education, both domestically and internationally. This initiative has played a vital role in nurturing the next generation of leaders and professionals in Kazakhstan.
Galimzhan’s commitment to the advancement of Kazakhstan extends to the realm of sport, which he believes plays a key role in creating a healthy society. In 2012 he helped establish the Almaty Marathon, now the largest sporting event in Central Asia. He is also closely involved with the Kazakhstan Triathlon Federation, the Almaty Triathlon Federation and the Kazakhstan Chess Federation.
His charitable efforts also include his support of Ana Uyi (Mother’s House), a charity focused on reducing the number of Kazakhstani children being abandoned and placed in orphanages.
In 2018 Galimzhan was awarded the Order of Kurmet for his contributions to the development of the Kazakh economy and society.
Galimzhan Yessenov is involved in various industries, including telecommunications and banking. From August 2023 to September 2024, he served as Chairman of Jusan Bank, one of Kazakhstan's leading financial institutions. Yessenov is a significant shareholder in Kcell JSC, Kazakhstan’s leading mobile operator.
In 2023 and 2024, Forbes Kazakhstan recognised him as one of the 50 most influential businessmen in the country.
The Record
Background
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2023 — 2024
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jusan Bank
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2018 — 2021
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Kazphosphate LLP
Founded in 1999, Kazphosphate LLP is one of the largest producers of phosphate-based fertilizers and feed phosphates in the CIS and Europe.
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2013 — 2020
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Almaty Trade Finance (ATF) Bank
ATF Bank was a financial institution based in Almaty, Kazakhstan that specialised in financing foreign trade. In 2021, ATF Bank merged with Jusan Bank
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2011 — 2013
Director General
KNG Finance LLP
KNG Finance LLP was founded in 2002. In April 2013, KNG Finance received the consent of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan to acquire ATF Bank from the Italian UniCredit Group.
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2007 — 2011
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Delta Bank JSC
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2003 — 2007
Deputy Director General
Seimar JSK
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2023 — 2025
Major Shareholder
Jusan Bank
Jusan Bank is a financial institution headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It provides banking services including loans, deposits, and financial products, with a focus on retail and corporate clients in Kazakhstan's financial market.
In The News
Newsfeed
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27 August 2026 · CEO Today
Galimzhan Yessenov: Creating Opportunities for a New Generation
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3 August 2026
Anniversary Almaty Marathon to Feature New Courses and Welcome 16,000 Participants
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14 July 2026 · AlmaU
The 7th Summer School for Data Analysts Concluded at AlmaU
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4 February 2026 · Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation
Yessenov Foundation Sponsors Kazakhstan’s IESO Team
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13 January 2026
Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation introduces 2026 internship winners
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25 August 2025
Auditorium named after academician Shakhmardan Yessenov opened at Satbayev University
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16 August 2025
One finish, thousands of new starts: main fall competition – Almaty Marathon on 28 September
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14 July 2025 · Almaty Management University
The Sixth Yessenov Data Lab Summer School for Data Analysts Wraps Up at AlmaU
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29 March 2025 · Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation
Annual meeting of the Yessenov Foundation winners
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11 October 2024 · BNE Intellinews
Almaty Marathon moving the community beyond the finish line
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4 September 2024 · Endurance Sportswire
Almaty Marathon: the largest running event in Central Asia
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28 June 2024
Jusan Bank Receives Improved Corporate Sustainability Assessment from S&P
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31 May 2024 · BNE Intellinews
The Almaty Half Marathon is helping to develop inclusive sport in Central Asia
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1 May 2024
A Milestone in Inclusive Sport for Central Asia: The 2024 Almaty Half Marathon
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20 March 2024 · Finextra
The rise of digital banking in Kazakhstan
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18 March 2024
Jusan Bank awarded by Kazakhstan Stock Exchange for sustainability reporting
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29 February 2024
A Race in the Steppe – the 2024 Almaty Winter Run
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22 December 2023
Jusan Bank tops Kazakh financial services sector for ESG reporting
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9 October 2023 · Forbes
Kazakhstan's 50 most influential businessmen in 2023
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11 August 2023
Galimzhan Yessenov elected Chairman of the board of directors of Jusan Bank
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4 August 2023
Galimzhan Yessenov is major shareholder in Kcell
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Formative Years
Education
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration, MBA
2015 — 2019
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KAZGUU (Kazakh Humanitarian Law University)
Bachelor of Laws, LLB
2015 — 2017
Areas Of Focus