Mr. Kulumbetov graduated from the Kazakh National Technical University, Department of Oil and Gas Geology located in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 1997 where he was awarded a Bachelors degree in Geology. Mr. Kulumbetov is now in the process of completing a Ph.D. from the same university. Since graduating in 1997 Mr. Kulumbetov has completed various oil and gas and geological trainings from Japan National Oil Corporation, MI Drilling Fluids LLC of Germany, Chevron Texaco of Houston, Petroleum Industry Training Center of Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Ernst & Young Company of Almaty, Kazakhstan. In 2000 Mr. Kulumbetov was employed by Halliburton as a Surface Data Logging Engineer. From 2001 through April 2005 Mr. Kulumbetov was employed by Tengizchevroil ("TCO") as the Deputy Manager of the TCO Fields Development Project. From April 2005 to December 2005 Mr. Kulumbetov was employed at Big Sky Energy Corporation as Chief Geologist. Mr. Kulumbetov joined BMB Munai, Inc. as a Vice President of Operations in December of 2005. Mr. Kulumbetov is not a director of any SEC reporting company.
Anuarbek Baimoldin has been with the Company since October 2007. Prior to being appointed COO, Mr. Baimoldin served as the Company's Facilities Manager. Prior to joining the Company, from March 2006 to November 2007, Mr. Baimoldin was the Managing Director of JSC National Innovation Fund where his responsibilities included researching potential innovation projects and performing project feasibility studies. From June 2005 through March 2006 Mr. Baimoldin served as the President of Caspiy Corporation LLP where he was responsible for general company management, financial and operational planning and coordination of the company's departments. From August 2002 through June 2005 Mr. Baimoldin was employed by TengizChevroil LLP. From January 2003 to June 2005 he served as the Coordinator for the Field Development Project and his responsibilities included preparation and obtaining approval for the Second Generation Project, Gas Reinjection Project, Exploration and Development Program and compliance of operations and licensing with Kazakhstani authorities. From August 2002 through January 2003 Mr. Baimoldin served as Senior Specialist for Kazakhstani Companies Development Department and worked to replace foreign contractors with local contractors and assisted local contractors to enhance product and service quality. In 1999 Mr. Baimoldin received an Associate of Science in Management from Mount Ida College of Business located in Mount Ida, Massachusetts and in 2002 was awarded a Bachelors of Arts in International Economics from Boston University located in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2005 Mr. Baimoldin was awarded a Bachelors of Science in Exploration of Oil and Gas Fields from Atyrau Oil and Gas Institute located in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Mr. Baimoldin has also received extensive trainings from the Ernst & Young Business Academy located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Mr. Baimoldin is not a director or nominee of any SEC registrant. Mr. Baimoldin is 31 years old.
Evgeny Ler
Chief Financial Officer
Evgeny Ler has been with the Company since 2006. Prior to being appointed as CFO Mr. Ler served in other capacities for the Company including Finance Manager and Reporting Manager. Prior to joining the Company, from 2002 to 2006, Mr. Ler was employed by Deloitte & Touche where he held the position of Senior Auditor in Financial Services & Industries Group, Audit. In that position he lead large engagements for banks, financial institutions and oil and gas companies. In 2003 Mr. Ler was awarded a Bachelors degree in Financial Management from the Kazakh-American University located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In 2008 Mr. Ler passed the AICPA Uniform CPA Examination. Mr. Ler has also completed trainings in London on oil and gas financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP and internal Deloitte trainings on audit, financial reporting and due diligence. Mr. Ler is not a director or nominee of any SEC registrant. Mr. Ler is 26 years old.
Askar Tashtitov
President
Mr. Tashtitov has been with the Company since 2004, serving in the capacity of financial analyst. Prior to joining the Company, from 2002 to 2004, Mr. Tashtitov was employed by PA Government Services, Inc. Mr. Tashtitov worked as a management consultant specializing in oil and gas projects. In 2006, Mr. Tashtitov passed the AICPA Uniform CPA Examination. In May 2002, Mr. Tashtitov earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University majoring in Economics and History. Mr. Tashtitov is a director of BMB Munai (a SEC reporting company).
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