Melis Turgunbaev

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Melis Turgunbaev
Мелис Тургунбаев
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Turgunbaev in 2023
Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Assumed office
26 June 2024
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Born (1982-05-02) 2 May 1982 (age 42)
Alma mater London Business School

Melis Turgunbaev is a Kyrgyz politician and government official. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic since June 2024. [1]

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Biography

Melis Turgunbaev completed the Sloan Program at the London Business School and earned a Ph.D. in Economics.

Career

Personal life

Melis Turgunbaev is married and has 4 children.

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References

  1. "Parliament Committee approves Melis Turgunbaev for National Bank Chairman for 20 minutes". 2024.
  2. "Melis Turgunbaev appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology". 2024.
  3. "Parliament okays nominee for Minister of natural Resources and Ecology". 2024.
  4. "AUCA Graduate Heads the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision". 2024.
  5. "Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan dismissed". 2024.