Entrepreneur Kairat Akhmetov has joined the commission on digitalization issues in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has updated the composition of the Commission on Digitalization Implementation. Kairat Akhmetov, CEO of Freedom Telecom Operations and one of the founders of Sergek Group, has joined the commission.

The commission is headed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, with Vice Premier and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev serving as his deputy.

Kairat Akhmetov works in the field of information technology and telecommunications. He was one of the founders of Sergek Group, which develops technological solutions for video surveillance and road safety. In 2023, Akhmetov joined Freedom Telecom Holding, and since January 2024, he has been leading Freedom Telecom Operations.

Kairat Akhmetov noted that digitalization should address people's everyday tasks: simplifying access to government services, ensuring connectivity, and reducing the need for personal visits to service centers.

Other members of the commission include Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp.; Mikhail Lomtadze, Chairman of the Board of Kaspi Bank; Bagdat Musin, head of Kazakhtelecom; Ramil Mukhoryapov, head of Chocofamily Holding; Dauren Tulebaev, head of Kazdream Holding; and Umut Shayakhmetova, Chairman of the Board of Halyk Bank.

Other participants include representatives of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," the Astana International Financial Centre, and the Samruk-Kazyna Fund.

According to the decree, the commission has the right to request documents, information, and materials from central and local executive bodies. This will enable it to consider digitalization issues at both the national and regional levels.

Source: kayrat_a