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About Yerbol Orynbayev

Yerbol Orynbayev is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and, at present, an Independent Financial Consultant. Holding several policymaking positions in government, Orynbayev played a key role in driving economic development in the country, increasing its influence as a global trading partner, and reforming its education system.

He has also held a number of senior positions in private financial, research, and technology companies, uniquely blending a 20-year career in banking with experience implementing fiscal policy at a governmental level.

Prior to his consultancy career, Orynbayev held multiple high-ranking positions in the Government of Kazakhstan, establishing himself as a leading voice on economic, employment, and education issues. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister from 2007-2013, Aide to the President on economic policy from 2013-2015, and also worked as the Governor of the World Bank on behalf of Kazakhstan. As Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, he helped steer the nation out of the 2008 Financial Crisis.

Orynbayev is an expert in global economics and geopolitics, often writing about economic trends and issues worldwide. He is a regular, outspoken commentator on these topics across the press, with past appearances in American Banker, City A.M., Schwab Network, and IFLR, among others.

Orynbayev started his career in banking and was Chairman of First Heartland Securities, which executed the turnaround of Jusan Bank. He has also held a number of Board-level roles at the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulations of Financial Markets.

He holds a degree in Law from Moscow State University and an MA in International Policy Development from Duke University. He lives and operates out of Florida, United States.