Melis Turgunbaev | |
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Мелис Тургунбаев | |
Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic | |
Assumed office 26 June 2024 | |
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Born | 2 May 1982 |
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]
Melis Turgunbaev completed the Sloan Program at the London Business School and earned a Ph.D. in Economics.
Melis Turgunbaev is married and has 4 children.
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