Zhanna Akzhanova
 

Managing Director for Digitalization (IT Officer) of JSC "NC "KTZ"

Date of birth: September 30, 1977
Citizenship: Republic of Kazakhstan


Education, including basic and additional:
   

1996 - Karaganda Banking College of the Kazakh State Academy of Management, Major: Banking;

1999 -  Karaganda State University named after E.A. Buketov, Major: Finance and Credit;

2010 - International Academy of Business, MBA degree, Major: Management.

Professional Experience:

• 2026 – Present -  JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy",  Managing Director for Digitalization. Leading the digital transformation of the KZT Group, including the development of IT strategy and enterprise architecture, data management, AI-based solutions, digital logistics, IT resource management, and coordination of digital functions across subsidiaries.
   
• 2022–2026 - Global Aeon Group of Companies, CEO. Led a group of technology companies, driving digital product development, business process digitalization for large enterprises, and engagement with international funds.
   
• 2022 - JSC "National Information Technologies",  Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Managed budgeting, financial planning and cash flows, financial strategy, reporting, internal controls, and financial risk management.
   
• 2019–2022 - Samruk-Kazyna Invest LLP / Fund of the First President, Advisor / Consultant. Provided expertise on investment projects, analyzed markets and the competitive landscape, and participated in the development of the fund's strategy.
   
• 2019–2020 - Astana LRT LLP,  Acting Chairman of the Management Board. Provided overall leadership, strategic and operational planning, engaged with government authorities, and managed the transport project portfolio.
   
• 2014–2017-  JSC "Kazpost",  Managing Director / Chief Financial Services Officer / Advisor to the Chairman of the Management Board. Led the financial services division, participated in the automation of the branch network, and oversaw financial operations, risk management, internal controls, information security, compliance, and corporate governance.
   
• 1996–2015 - Banking Sector,  Held various executive and managerial positions at JSC "AsiaCredit Bank", JSC "KazInvestBank", JSC "Eximbank", and JSC "Kazkommertsbank".

Concurrent Positions Held: None.

Number and Share of Owned Shares in Affiliated Companies: None.

Shareholdings in the Company's Suppliers and Competitors: None.