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Our Team
A dedicated team of leaders, advisors, and professionals shaping EU–Kazakhstan cooperation.
Brief description highlighting their leadership, expertise, and goal to build EU-Kazakhstan partnerships.
- Leadership
Our Leadership
Valikhan Bakhretdinov
President
A visionary professional with deep experience in international affairs and cross-border cooperation. Valikhan oversees the strategic direction and development of the organization, ensuring alignment with our mission and expanding our presence in the EU and Kazakhstan.
Zhanybek Yessimseitov
Vice-President
A forward-looking professional with strong expertise in international relations and partnership building. As Vice-President, Zhanybek supports the strategic leadership of the organization, driving initiatives that strengthen cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan and fostering sustainable growth of our activities across both regions.
- Team
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board includes experienced professionals and thought leaders who provide strategic guidance and support to the organization. Their insights strengthen our programs and long-term vision.
Marat
Terterov
Founder of the Brussels Energy Club
Expert in global energy investment processes, international energy security and Eurasian geopolitics
Stefania Benaglia
EU Foreign Policy Advisor
Expertise in EU-Asia relations and the Global Gateway
Henri Vantieghem
Senior Diplomat and Legal Expert
Ambassador of Belgium to Central Asia, based in Astana, Kazakhstan (2021-2025), with extensive expertise in international commercial law as an honorary barrister at the Bar of Brussels.
Alberto Turkstra
Project Director, Diplomatic World
Extensive expertise in Central Asia and EU–Central Asia relations, developed both at Diplomatic World, a Brussels-based quarterly magazine. Had experienced career at the European Commission and the think-tank world.