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Sandugash Kenzhebayeva specializes in industrial development and strategic economic management. Her extensive experience in financial strategy and program management demonstrates her unwavering commitment to her field. With a solid foundation in economic strategy, she has honed her skills and become a leader in project management and the development of programs to stimulate economic entities.

In the banking sector, Sandugash oversaw financial transactions in local and international capital markets, interacting with counterpart banks in the CIS and Baltic countries. She conducted credit assessments of banks and analyzed country risks, managing a portfolio of interbank loans and other financial liabilities amounting to approximately $USD 350 million. As a member of the Board of Directors at JSC "Industrial Development Fund," Sandugash played a significant role in shaping strategic decisions and directing the organization's activities towards increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Sandugash's international contributions are highlighted by her role as Executive Director at the Eurasian Development Bank, where she financed cross-border infrastructure projects with a portfolio amounting to over $USD 450 million. She holds graduate degree in Major Program Management from the University of Oxford and BS Finance from Kazakh State Academy of Management.

Key Accomplishments:

• Industrial Project Management: Oversaw a loan portfolio exceeding $3.5 billion in the chemical, agrochemical, and petrochemical sectors, demonstrating expertise in managing large-scale industrial projects.

• Due Diligence and Project Structuring: Led comprehensive due diligence processes and project structuring, coordinating joint ventures on projects with loan amounts ranging from $8 million to $1.2 billion.

• Problem Loan Management: Successfully handled and ensured the repayment of problem loans, recovering more than $USD 150 million without write-offs, showcasing robust risk management capabilities.

• Interbank Loan Coordination: Managed a portfolio of interbank loans and other financial liabilities amounting to approximately $USD 350 million, highlighting proficiency in international banking operations.

• Asset Management: Managed total assets of $8.8 billion, including a substantial loan portfolio of $4.5 billion, underlining strategic financial oversight and asset management skills.

• Strategic Leadership at Development Bank of Kazakhstan: As Deputy Chairman, supervised risk management and digital development divisions, maintaining a high-level risk management system with a 97.9% rating by KPMG.

• Syndicated Loans and Export Support: Organized syndicated loans and export support programs, facilitating interbank lending to medium-sized businesses and promoting economic growth.

• Digital Transformation Leadership: Led the digital transformation initiatives at the Development Bank of Kazakhstan, enhancing operational efficiency and modernization.

• Board-Level Strategic Contributions: Played a significant role in shaping strategic decisions as a member of the JSC "Industrial Development Fund" Board of Directors, driving the organization's efficiency and effectiveness.