Kanat Sakhariyanov

Kanat Sakhariyanov

Public figure, entrepreneur, media manager
Date of Birth: 13.01.1975
Country: Kazakhstan

Content:
  1. Life and Education
  2. Early Career and Legal Expertise
  3. 2006: International Executive Master of Business Administration
  4. RISE TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
  5. 2014-2016: General Director of Commercial Television Channel
  6. 2012-2016: Doctorate in Business Administration
  7. LEADERSHIP AND RECOGNITION
  8. PRESENT-DAY INVOLVEMENTS
  9. 2019: Head of the "Kazakhstan Media Alliance" Representative Office
  10. DISTINGUISHED FAMILY LINEAGE
  11. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
  12. - 20 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan Medal (2011)

Life and Education

Born on October 13, 1975, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, he pursued his education at the Kazakh State Medical University, graduating with a degree in Dentistry in 1997. Subsequently, he obtained a distinction in Law from the Kazakh National Law Academy in 2001.

Early Career and Legal Expertise

2001-2006: Legal Counsel at "Khabar" Agency

He embarked on his legal career at "Khabar" Agency as a legal counsel in 2001. His exceptional contributions earned him promotions, culminating in the position of First Deputy Chairman of the Board (Board Member).

2006: International Executive Master of Business Administration

While holding the position of First Deputy Chairperson at "Khabar" Agency (2006-2012), he simultaneously pursued an International Executive Master of Business Administration (IE MBA) from HEC Paris.

RISE TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

2012-2014: General Director of "Kazmedia Ortalygy"

After completing his MBA, he served as the General Director of "Kazmedia Ortalygy," a management company.

2014-2016: General Director of Commercial Television Channel

In November 2014, he was appointed General Director of the commercial television channel, "Atameken Business Channel."

2012-2016: Doctorate in Business Administration

During this period, he pursued a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.

LEADERSHIP AND RECOGNITION

2007: Asia-Pacific Corporate Counsel

His legal acumen was recognized internationally when he was included in the Asia Law & Practice (Legal Media Group) Registry of Asia-Pacific Corporate Counsel.

2017-2018: Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Atameken Business Channel

He presided over the Supervisory Board of Atameken Business Channel during this tenure.

PRESENT-DAY INVOLVEMENTS

2018: General Director of Atameken Business TV Channel and "ATAMEKEN BUSINESS" Media Holding

Since February 2018, he has helmed the Atameken Business TV Channel as General Director and simultaneously leads the "ATAMEKEN BUSINESS" Media Holding.

2019: Head of the "Kazakhstan Media Alliance" Representative Office

He became the Head of the "Kazakhstan Media Alliance" representative office in Nur-Sultan in January 2019.

2020: Member of the National Council of Public Trust under the President of Kazakhstan

He was appointed to the prestigious National Council of Public Trust in August 2020.

DISTINGUISHED FAMILY LINEAGE

His illustrious family lineage includes Жумат Тургунбаевич Шанин, the founder of the Kazakh national professional theatrical art.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards for his contributions:

- Commendation from Nursultan Nazarbayev for supporting the 2005 Presidential Elections

- 20 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan Medal (2011)

- Commendation from Nursultan Nazarbayev for supporting the 2011 Presidential Elections

- Commendation from Nursultan Nazarbayev for his involvement in the 2012 parliamentary elections

- Commendation from the Minister of Culture, Information, and Sports for promoting state information policy and contributing to the development of Kazakh media

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