Ismet Utebayev

Ismet Utebayev is a seasoned financial planning professional with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as the Financial Planning Coordinator at Azule Energy since August 2022. Utebayev has held various strategic roles within Eni since October 2010, including Planning Section Head, where responsibilities included financial planning, budgeting, management reporting, and investment project valuation for the Karachaganak field. Previous positions include Financial Planning Coordinator at Eni Angola SPA, Economic Evaluation and Business Support Manager at Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V., Senior Strategic Planning Analyst at the National Agency for Technological Development, and Planning Consultant at the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies. Utebayev's early career featured roles in international media and nonprofit financial analysis. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration in Accounting and Finance from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from Eurasian National University.