Kenes Rakishev, Kazakhstan businessman: biography, personal life

Kenes Rakishev, whose biography is described in this article, is a well-known Kazakhstan businessman. At the same time, he is the holder of the main shareholding in Kazkommerzbank and a venture investor. Kenes Khamitovich prefers to invest in innovation, so he always supports interesting projects. Despite the fact that the businessman is not yet 40 years old, he already successfully copes with large financial operations and holds high positions.

Childhood

14.07.1979 in Kazakhstan, in Almaty, Kenes Rakishev was born. Many parents know his parents. Particularly famous is the father of Kenes Hamitovich, Rakishev Hamit. This is a famous statesman and politician. For a long time he was the head of the chamber of commerce and industry. Kenes Khamitovich's father held high posts in the government, the Consumers Union and the presidential apparatus.

Education

Rakishev Kenes Khamitovich graduated in Kazakhstan, in 2000, the State Academy, in 2002 - the Ryskulov Economic University. Has received a specialty of lawyer and economist. In 2007 he graduated from the Oxford International Business School. I got a London certificate. Thanks to higher education, he became not only a successful entrepreneur, but also one of the richest citizens of Kazakhstan.

Career

Kenes Rakishev started his career with public positions. In the period from 1998 to 1999, Was an adviser to the FBDD of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Then in 2000 he worked as a manager in KazTransGas. Then until 2002 he headed the marketing department in one of the joint-stock companies. At the same time, he managed the Department of the WEC "KazTransGas". In 2003, he was appointed first deputy general director of KazMunaiGaz. Then he worked as a vice-president, general manager of Mercury LLP.

In 2005 Kenes Rakishev was appointed vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kazakhstan, and a year later became the head of the Board of Directors in an industrial holding. Since 2012, the entrepreneur is a member of the Presidium of the Association "Atameken Union" and the head of the Association of Young Businessmen of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Since 2013, Kenes Khamitovich has been a member of the government council on youth policy and chairmanship of BTA Bank. Since 2014 Rakishev is an independent head of Joint Stock Company "Kazakhstan Engineering". In 2015, he joined the Board of Directors of Kazkommertsbank. Also included in the work of the leading company of a gas chemical facility in Kazakhstan. Kenes Khamitovich is a member of the board of directors of the Astrakhan and Vyborg shipbuilding and shipbuilding plants.

Advantageous transactions

In 2006, the entrepreneur led the organization, which is involved in several industries: mechanical engineering, construction and metallurgy. In 2013, Kenes Rakishev made a bargain with Central Asian Metals plc. The businessman received 20 percent of the holding's shares, giving twice as much Kounrad's securities. As a result, the businessman became the first in Kazakhstan, who was involved in two world stock exchanges: American and London. In 2015, Rakishev made a deal with the "Seventh Channel". The amount of the contract was not disclosed, but it is known that the entrepreneur bought 100 percent of the shares of the TV channel.

Finance and Venture Business

In 2010, Rakishev worked in the Otan fund. Two years later he became a shareholder of another - "Republic". Then in the possession of Kenes Hamitovich were securities of the insurance organization Standard, and in 2013 Rakishev became a shareholder of the bank Astana-Finance. At the same time, the businessman is an investor Magnum Cash & Carry.

Kenes Hamitovich helped to get the American holding company Net Element on the international stock exchange. At the same time, Rakishev became a member of the presidium of one of the largest Russian venture funds. A year later, Kenes Hamitovich helped found a new similar international organization Genesis Angels. At the same time in 2013, Rakishev became a major investor in the Russian project IQcard, in which the businessman invested 3.7 million dollars.

Support of sports

Rakishev Kenes Khamitovich actively supports the development of sports in Kazakhstan. The holding, which is headed by an entrepreneur, became the official sponsor of the Football and Boxing Federation in Kazakhstan. At the same time, the organization supports many sections and clubs in Almaty. For example, thanks to the initiative of Kenes Hamitovich, in 2012 the holding became the general sponsor of the World Cup in rapid chess and blitz. Competitions were held in Kazakhstan, in the city of Astana.

In 2004, Rakishev became vice-president of the National Sports Association of Kazakhstan. Kenes Khamitovich is the co-author of the book "Kazanat". The publication describes the history and development of horse breeding in the republic. In another book, "Berkut", it tells about the traditions of falconry. Rakishev is vice-president of the Boxing Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Asian Confederation for the same sport and head of the Judo Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

At the World Cup, held in Astana, Eldos Smetov, Kazakh, won first place and received a gold medal. Rakishev added the award, giving the winner a premium of 15 million tenge. The silver medalist received 10 million, and solid prizes were awarded to coaches, a doctor and masseurs.

Public and charitable activities

Kenes Rakishev is an influential figure not only in business. His entrepreneurial activity helps to carry out many innovative projects, constantly investing millions in charity. Kenes Khamitovich is one of the richest Kazakh businessmen. Rakishev is friends with Ramzan Kadyrov, who respects and values the activity of a young businessman working for the benefit of his republic.

Kenes Hamitovich actively supports not only sports, but also many innovative projects. For example, a businessman is one of the founders of a fund for single mothers. The first house for them was opened in 2013, in Astana. In just a couple of years, 18 such buildings were opened in Kazakhstan. According to the project, specially created houses for the residence of girls who have remained with newborns without male support, or for women who are on the last stages of pregnancy.

In 2015, Kenes Rakishev helped many families affected by the village. The houses were renovated, the children were brought to school, the necessary equipment was purchased, etc. Disabled persons and elderly citizens also received support. In the Nauryzbaysky district, Rakishev helped open a new playground, in the development of Almaty, an investment of 300 billion is provided for 5 years.

Kenes Khamitovich supports young businessmen by organizing entrepreneurs' competition. Allocate money for the most creative projects. Eight young businessmen have already received grants totaling $ 20,000. Recently, Kenes Hamitovich made a presentation of a new ultramodern phone. It is the benchmark for many world companies in terms of quality and safety. The smartphone is designed for entrepreneurs who need high confidentiality.

Rakishev is investing in a three-dimensional virtual television project. Together with another businessman, Vyacheslav Kim, he created additional scholarships for the most talented students. Of the 837 people, the money was allocated to 205 students. As a result, they received a scholarship of 30,000 tenge, which will be paid within five months.

Personal life

One of the most famous Kazakhstani businessmen is Kenes Rakishev. The personal life of a businessman is not a secret, but contains only the most concise information in the sources. It is known that the businessman married Assel, the daughter of ex-Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Imangali Tasmagambetov. Kenes Rakishev and his wife raise a son, Dinmukhamed. Asel works in the charitable foundation "Sabi", as its president. Kenes Khamitovich is actively financing the organization.