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 stake in Kazkommerrtsbank and a venture investor. Kenes Hamitovich prefers to invest in innovation, so he always supports interesting projects. Despite the fact that the businessman is not yet 40 years old, he is already successfully coping with large financial operations and occupies high positions.
Childhood
07/14/1979 in Kazakhstan, in Almaty, Kenes Rakishev was born. Who his parents are, many people in Kazakhstan know. Especially famous is the father of Kenes Khamitovich, Rakishev Hamit. This is a famous statesman and politician. For a long time he was the head of the chamber of commerce. Kenes Khamitovich’s father held high positions in the government, the Consumers Union and the presidential apparatus.
Education
Rakishev Kenes Khamitovich graduated in Kazakhstan from the State Academy in 2000, and from the Ryskulov University of Economics in 2002. Received the specialty of lawyer and economist. In 2007 he graduated from Oxford International Business School. Received 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 began his career with government posts. Between 1998 and 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 at KazTransGas. Then, until 2002, he headed the marketing department in one of the joint-stock companies. At the same time, he led the Office of the KazTransGas Wind Farm. In 2003, he was appointed First Deputy General Director of KazMunayGas. Then he worked as 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 associations of the Atameken Union and the head of the Association of Young Businessmen of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since 2013, Kenes Khamitovich received membership in the Government Council for Youth Policy and the chairmanship of BTA Bank. Since 2014, Rakishev has been an independent head of the Joint-Stock Company Kazakhstan Engineering. In 2015, he joined the Board of Directors of Kazkommertsbank. Also included in the work of a leading company in a gas chemical facility in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kenes Khamitovich - member of the board of directors of the Astrakhan and Vyborg ship and shipbuilding plants.
Good deals
In 2006, the entrepreneur led the organization, which is involved in several sectors at once: engineering, construction and metallurgy. In 2013, Kenes Rakishev made a bargain with Central Asian Metals plc. The entrepreneur received 20 percent of the holding, giving back twice as much Kounrad's securities. As a result, the businessman became the first in Kazakhstan to be involved in two world stock exchanges at once: American and London. In 2015, Rakishev entered into a deal with Channel 7. The amount of the contract was not disclosed, but it is known that the entrepreneur bought back 100 percent of the channel’s shares.
Finance and venture business
In 2010, Rakishev worked at the Otan Fund. Two years later, became a shareholder of another - "Republic". Then Kenes Khamitovich owned the securities of Standard insurance company, and in 2013 Rakishev became a shareholder of Astana Finance Bank. At the same time, the businessman is an investor in Magnum Cash & Carry.
Kenes Hamitovich helped the American holding company Net Element enter 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 IQcard project, in which the businessman invested $ 3.7 million.
Sports support
Rakishev Kenes Hamitovich actively supports the development of sports in Kazakhstan. The holding, which is headed by an entrepreneur, has become the official sponsor of the Football and Boxing Federation in Kazakhstan. At the same time, the organization supports many sections and clubs of Almaty. For example, thanks to the initiative of Kenes Khamitovich, 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 Hamitovich - co-author of the book "Kazanat". The publication describes the history and development of horse breeding in the republic. In another book, "Golden Eagle", tells of the traditions of falconry. Rakishev is the vice-president of the Boxing Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Asian Confederation for the same sport and the head of the Federation of judo of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
At the World Cup in Astana, Eldos Smetov, Kazakh, won first place and received a gold medal. Rakishev supplemented the award by giving the winner a prize of 15 million tenge. The silver medalist received 10 million, and solid prizes were awarded to coaches, doctors and masseurs.
Social and charitable activities
Kenes Rakishev is an influential figure not only in business. His entrepreneurial activity helps to implement many innovative projects, constantly invest millions in charity. Kenes Khamitovich is one of the richest Kazakh businessmen. Rakishev is friends with Ramzan Kadyrov, who respects and appreciates the activities of a young businessman working for the good 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 the foundation for single mothers. The first house for them was opened in 2013 in Astana. In just a couple of years, 18 such buildings have been opened in Kazakhstan. According to the project, houses were created specifically for girls who were left with newborns without male support, or for women who are in their last stages of pregnancy.
In 2015, Kenes Rakishev helped many families affected by the mudflow. The houses were renovated, the children were brought to school, the necessary equipment was purchased, etc. Disabled and elderly citizens also received support. In the Nauryzbaysky district, Rakishev helped open a new playground, 300 billion investment is planned for 5 years in the development of Almaty.
Kenes Hamitovich supports young businessmen by organizing a business competition. Money is allocated for the most creative projects. Eight young businessmen have already received grants totaling $ 20,000. Recently, Kenes Khamitovich made a presentation of a new cutting-edge phone. It is the standard for many world companies in quality and safety. The smartphone is designed for entrepreneurs who need high privacy.
Rakishev invests in a three-dimensional virtual television project. Together with another businessman, Vyacheslav Kim, he created additional scholarships to the most talented students. Of 837 people, 205 students were allocated money. 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 entrepreneurs 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 entrepreneur married Asel, the daughter of the ex-prime minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Imangali Tasmagambetov. Kenes Rakishev and his wife are raising a son, Dinmuhamed. Asel works at the Sabi charity foundation as its president. Kenes Hamitovich is actively financing the organization.