Amyrkhan Chikanayev

Amyrkhan Chikanayev is an accomplished banking and finance professional with extensive experience in retail banking, digital transformation, and FinTech consulting. Currently serving as a Member of the Management Board and Deputy CEO of Retail Banking at ForteBank since August 2022, Chikanayev has previously held key positions such as Chief Retail Officer and Managing Director at Sberbank Kazakhstan, where significant digital transformation initiatives were successfully implemented. Other notable roles include Advisory Consultant at the Astana International Financial Centre, CEO of Admin Group Consulting, and various leadership positions at Capital Bank Kazakhstan, KazInvestBank, and HSBC. Chikanayev's academic background includes an MA in Development Management from the University of Westminster and a PostGraduate Diploma in Development Studies from the University of Auckland, complemented by a BA in International Affairs from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.