Jaslan Hasenūly Mädiev (Kazakh: Жаслан Хасенұлы Мәдиев, [ʐɑsˈɫɑn xɑsʲeno̙ˈɫɯ mæˈdɘjəf]; born 13 June 1983) is a Kazakh politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry since 2024.[2]

Jaslan Mädiev
Жаслан Мәдиев
Mädiev in 2024
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry
Assumed office
6 May 2024
PresidentKassym-Jomart Tokayev
Prime MinisterOljas Bektenov
Preceded byBağdat Musin
Personal details
Born (1983-06-13) 13 June 1983 (age 41)
Almaty, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union[1]
NationalityKazakh
SpouseMayra Turğanova
Alma materAl-Farabi Kazakh National University
Columbia University (SIPA)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)

Colloquially known as "the main guy on crypto", Mädiev may be most recognisable for his former position as General Manager of Binance Kazakhstan. His management started in October 2022 and ended with his appointment as Minister.[3]

Early life and education

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Jaslan Mädiev was born on 13 June 1983, in Almaty.[4][1] After pursuing his education at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for the specialty "World Economy and International Finance" in 2004, Mädiev studied at the School of International and Public Affairs of the Columbia University as part of his Bolashak scholarship programme. From there, he earned a degree in "Economic Policy Management" in 2007.[5]

In 2016, Mädiev graduated from the MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston, Massachusetts, earning a master's degree in Business Administration.[5]

Career

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Mädiev began his career in 2004, as a specialist at the JSC "Alliance Bank", afterwards, he worked for a short time at the Morgan Stanley investment bank in London. Subsequently, from 2007 to 2008 he was the chief manager of the corporate finance department of the Kazyna Sustainable Development Fund, an expert at the Center for Strategic Development and Analysis of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan, and director of the treasury department of the Samruk-Kazyna fund in 2008.[4][6]

From 2009 to 2010, Mädiev served as deputy chairman of the Board of the "KAZYNA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT" JSC, and in the years 2010 to 2014, he worked as the Managing Director-Member and deputy chairman of the Board of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan [kk].[4][6]

Starting from 2014 and ending with 2015, he held various managing position in the National Bank of Kazakhstan. Afterwards, from 2017 to 2018, Mädiev was acting vice president, vice president for finance of Kazakhstan Temir Joly. In 2018 he became President of the department.[5][6]

On 9 April 2019, Mädiev appointed as the Vice Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan.[7] From 1 October 2020 to 13 January 2022, he served as the deputy chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan.[8][9][10]

On 14 January 2022, it was announced that Mädiev was appointed as First Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry,[4] becoming the Vice Minister to controversial Bağdat Musin. In October 2022, he also became the General Manager of Binance Kazakhstan.[11][12]

Following Bağdat Musin's "willing" resignation in April 2024, the ministerial post was briefly left vacant. On 6 May 2024, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev then appointed Mädiev as the new Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry.[13]

Personal life

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Jaslan Mädiev is married to Mayra Turğanova, second daughter of Kazakh politician and deputy of Mäjilis Düisenbai Turğanov [ru].[3]

Awards and decorations

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Mädiev's awards and decorations include:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Жаслан Мадиев назначен первым вице-министром цифрового развития, инноваций и аэрокосмической промышленности". gov.kz (in Russian). Official website of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. ^ Azimzhanova, Ayturgan (2024-05-06). "Digital Ministry of Kazakhstan welcomes new minister". Kursiv Media Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  3. ^ a b Дробны, Никита (6 May 2024). ""Главный по криптовалюте" Жаслан Мадиев cтал новым министром цифровизации". orda.kz (in Russian). Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Жаслан Мәдиев ҚР цифрлық даму, инновациялар және аэроғарыш өнеркәсібі бірінші вице-министрі болып тағайындалды". primeminister.kz (in Kazakh). Official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Мәдиев Жаслан Хасенұлы". inbusiness.kz (in Kazakh). 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  6. ^ a b c Beksultan, Nurbike (2024-05-06). "Жаңа министр тағайындалды". zhasalash.kz (in Kazakh). Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  7. ^ "Жаслан Мадиев назначен вице-министром нацэкономики - Аналитический интернет-журнал Власть". Vlast (in Russian). 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  8. ^ "Стратегиялық жоспарлау және реформалар агенттігі төрағасының орынбасарлары тағайындалды". Tengrinews.kz (in Kazakh). 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  9. ^ Қапаш, Гауһар (2022-01-13). "Жаслан Мәдиев қызметінен босатылды". Egemen Qazaqstan (in Kazakh). Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  10. ^ Шарипханова, Дина (2022-01-13). "Стратегиялық жоспарлау және реформалар агенттігі төрағасының орынбасары қызметінен босатылды". Tengrinews.kz (in Kazakh). Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  11. ^ "Жаслан Мадиев назначен директором Binance Казахстан". inbusiness.kz (in Russian). 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  12. ^ "Жаслан Мадиев возглавил Binance Kazakhstan". Kapital.kz (in Russian). 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  13. ^ Радиосы, Азаттық (6 May 2024). "Жаслан Мәдиев цифрлық даму министрі болып тағайындалды". Азаттық Радиосы (in Kazakh). Radio Free Europe. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
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