COMPANY
ABOUT
Markets Mentor is built on the successful collective experience and know-how of senior policymakers, policy experts, and business developers. We rely on our experience, competencies, local influences, and vast international network.
We are a boutique consultancy renowned for our expertise in navigating regional (Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and Caucasus) business and regulatory environments and trusted by foreign and local clients for providing insightful, actionable strategic advice.
We envision a future where our clients benefit from our extensive experience, networks, and in-depth understanding of the regional culture, politics, and business environment. By helping our clients, we aim to catalyze positive change for the clients and regional markets. We advocate policy reforms, business development, and investments that enable capital growth and empower businesses & society.
SERVICES
SERVICES
TEAM
TEAM
Kairat Kelimbetov
Senior Mentor
Expert with 25+ years in leadership, has reformed macroeconomics, investment policies, and strategic institutions. He is a professional in state deals, asset management, and national investment strategies, and authored Strategy of Economic Growth.
Baur Bektemirov
Founding Partner & CEO
A Harvard and UChicago-trained economist and policy expert with a stong quantitative background, excels in developing analytical models, strategic frameworks and narratives that deliver impactful business and economic outcomes.
Kairat Kaliyev
Founding Partner
A seasoned senior executive partner with expertise in business development, fintech, relations and product growth, driving strategic insights and identifying market opportunities to accelerate business expansion.
Natalya Malyarchuk
GR Practice Supervisor
Public Affairs expert and GR Consultant in public administration in Central Asia. Specialises in developing strategies for business-government interaction, negotiation processes, and advisory bodies. Former head of the Kazakhstan branch of the international anti-corruption organisation Transparency International.
Nurlan Dutbayev
Founding Partner
A Highly Qualified Expert (HQE) in international relations with a focus on China, leveraging his deep understanding ofglobal dynamics and cross-cultural communication to leadsuccessful international initiatives and build strong relationshipswith key stakeholders.
Aisultan Nematov
Founding Partner
Experienced and detail-oriented financial professional with deep knowledge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and experience in multinational corporations. Demonstrates strongperformance, builds trust through integrity and providesstrategic support for successful investment decisions