Alibek Junisbayev

Alibek Junisbayev has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Alibek is currently serving as the Head Of Technology at PayGears Corporation, a position they started in May 2022. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2022, they worked as the Chief Technology Officer at AWSM Bank.

In 2016, Alibek held the role of Digital Evangelist at Temenos, where they were responsible for pre-sales of digital transformation and channel banking products in the Middle East and Africa region. Before that, they served as the Regional Head of Pre Sales at CR2, a leading multi-channel banking software provider, from 2009 to 2016. At CR2, they played an instrumental role in driving innovation and implementing self-service solutions for numerous banking institutions globally.

Alibek's experience also includes a position as AVP and Business Development Head at Royal Bank of Scotland from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, they held the position of Managing Director of Retail Banking at Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, the second-largest commercial bank in the country. Alibek spearheaded the strategic initiatives for retail banking and played a key role in expanding the bank's presence across multiple countries.

At Kazkommertsbank, Alibek held various roles, including Innovations Department Head from 2002 to 2005, Head of Business Development from 1998 to 2002, and Head of Marketing in the Credit Card Department in 1998.

Alibek began their career in 1997 at Halyk Bank Kazakhstan, where they worked as the Head of Marketing in the Credit Card Department.

Throughout their career, Alibek has demonstrated a strong focus on technology innovation and digital transformation within the banking industry.

From 2000 to 2001, Alibek Junisbayev attended Saginaw Valley State University, where they pursued a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance.