Kenes Rakishev, Kazakhstani entrepreneur: a biography, personal life

Kenes Rakishev, whose biography is described in this article, is well - known Kazakh businessman. At the same time it – the holder of the basic package of shares of the company «Kazkommerzbank” and venture investor. Kenes Khamitovich prefers to make investments in innovations, so always support interesting projects. Despite the fact that the businessman is not yet 40 years old, he already copes with large financial transactions and occupies a high position.

Childhood

14.07.1979 city in Kazakhstan, in Almaty, was born Kenes Rakishev. Who his parents were – in the Republic of Kazakhstan is known to many. Especially the famous father Kenes Khamitovich, Hamit Rakishev. It is a well-known public and political figure. He long time was the head of the chamber of Commerce. Father Kenes Khamitovich held high positions in the government, the consumers Union and the office of the President.

Education

Rakishev Kenes Khamitovich graduated in Kazakhstan, in 2000, state Academy, in 2002 – economic University named after Ryskulov. Received the profession of lawyer and economist. In 2007 he graduated from international business school of Oxford. Got the London certificate. Thanks to higher education has become not only a successful entrepreneur but also one of the richest citizens of Kazakhstan.

Career

His career Kenes Rakishev began with public office. In the period 1998-1999 was the adviser of FBDD MIA RK. Then in 2000 worked as a Manager in “the KazTransGas”. Then to 2002 he headed the marketing Department in one of the joint-stock companies. Simultaneously oversaw the Management of WEC “KazTransGas”. In 2003, he was appointed first Deputy General Director of “KazMunaiGas”. He then worked as Vice President, generalantilles LLP “mercury”.

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In 2005 Kenes Rakishev was appointed Vice-President Trading-industrial chamber of Kazakhstan, and a year later became head of the Board of Directors of the industrial holding. In 2012 the entrepreneur is a member of the Presidium of the Association «Union Atameken” and the head of the Association of young businessmen of Kazakhstan.

In 2013 Kenes Khamitovich received membership in the government Council for youth policy and the presidency "BTA Bank". 2014 Rakishev is an independent Chairman of the company «Kazakhstan Engineering”. In 2015 he joined the Board of Directors «KKB”. Also included in the work of the leading company of gas chemical facility in Kazakhstan. Kenes Khamitovich – member of the Board of Directors of Astrakhan and the Vyborg ship and shipyards.

Great deals

In 2006, the entrepreneur led the organization, which is involved in several sectors: engineering, construction and metallurgy. In 2013 Kenes Rakishev has made a bargain with Central Asian Metals plc. The entrepreneur has received 20 percent of its shares, giving twice the securities “the Kounrad”. As a result, the businessman has become the first in Kazakhstan who have been involved in two world stock exchanges: American London. In 2015 Rakishev were designed the deal with "the Seventh channel”. The contract amount was not disclosed, but we know that the entrepreneur has bought 100 percent of the shares of the channel.

Finance and venture capital business

In 2010 Rakishev worked in the Fund “party”. Two years later, became a shareholder of another – “Republic”. Then in the possession of the Kenes of Hamitovich was securities of an insurance organization Standard, and in 2013 Rakishev became a shareholder of the Bank «Astana-Finance”. At the same time a businessman – investor of Magnum Cash & Carry.

Kenes Khamitovich helped to leave the American holding company Net Element international exchange. At the same time Rakishev became a member of the Presidium of one of the largest Russian venture funds. A year later, Kenes Khamitovich helped to establish a new international organization similar Genesis Angels. At the same time in 2013 Rakishev became a major investor in the Russian project IQcard, in which the businessman has invested $ 3.7 million.

Support activities

Rakishev Kenes Khamitovich actively supports the development of sport in Kazakhstan. A holding company, which is headed by the entrepreneur, became the official sponsor of football Federation of Boxing in Kazakhstan. At the same time the organization supports many of the sections and clubs of Almaty. For example, thanks to the initiative of the Kenes Khamitovich, in 2012, the holding was the General sponsor of the world championship on fast chess and blitz. The competition was held in Kazakhstan, in Astana.

In 2004 Rakishev became Vice-President of the Association of national sports of Kazakhstan. Kenes Khamitovich – co-author of the book “Casanet”. The book describes the history and development of horse breeding in the Republic. In another book, “eagle”, tells of the traditions of falconry. Rakishev is the Vice-President of Kazakhstani Boxing Federation and the Asian Confederation for the same sport and President of Federation of judo of Kazakhstan.

At the world Cup, held in Astana, Eldos Smetov, Kazakh, took first place and received a gold medal. Rakishev have completed the award by giving the winner a prize of 15 million tenge. The silver prize-winner received 10 million, and handsome prizes were awarded to coaches, doctor and therapists.

Public and charitable activity

Kenes Rakishev – influential figure not only in the field of business. Its business activities are helping to create a number of innovative projects to continually invest millions in charity. Kenes Khamitovich is one of the most wealthy Kazakh businessmen. Rakishev is friends with Ramzan Kadyrov, who respects and appreciates the activities of the young businessman, working for the good of the Republic.

Kenes Khamitovich actively supports not only sports, but also many innovative projects. For example, a businessman – one of the founders of the Fund for single mothers. The first house was opened in 2013 in Astana. Just a couple of years in Kazakhstan was opened for 18 of these buildings. According to the draft, specially designed homes for the girls, remaining with a newborn without male support, or for women who are in the last stages of pregnancy.

In 2015, Kenes Rakishev has helped many families affected by the mudslide. Renovated home, the children gathered into a school, purchased the necessary appliances etc. Support for the disabled and senior citizens. In Nauryzbay district Rakishev has helped open a new Playground in development of Almaty provides an attachment 300 billion over 5 years.

Kenes Khamitovich support young entrepreneurs by organizing the competition entrepreneurs. The money allocated to the most creative projects. Eight young businesses have received grants totaling $ 20,000. Recently Kenes Khamitovich made a presentation of a new cutting edge phone. It is a benchmark for many global companies in terms of quality and security. The smartphone is designed for entrepreneurs who need high privacy.

Rakishev invested project three-dimensional virtual television. Together with another businessman Vyacheslav Kim, has created additional scholarships to the most talented students. Of the 837 people money was allocated to 205 students. 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 Kazakh entrepreneurs – Kenes Rakishev. The personal life of a businessman is not a mystery, but contains the sources only the most brief information. It is known that the entrepreneur is married Asel, daughter of ex-Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Imangali Tasmagambetov. Kenes Rakishev and his wife have a son, Dinmukhamed. Asel is working in the charity Fund "Sabi”, as its President. Kenes Khamitovich actively finances of the organization.