Timur Kulibayev

Timur Kulibayev's achievements are measured in boardrooms and balance sheets rather than trophies. As the head of Samruk-Kazyna, he managed a portfolio that included the country's biggest state enterprises, a role that placed him at the center of Kazakhstan's economic transformation. His decade-long tenure on Gazprom's board put him among the most influential figures in Eurasian energy. The ICIJ's investigations have documented how his business interests generated hundreds of millions of dollars, a testament to his ability to navigate the intersection of politics and commerce. While his methods have drawn scrutiny, his impact on Kazakhstan's energy landscape is undeniable.