Eduard Ogay
Eduard Viktorovich Ogay | |
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| Born | October 10, 1969 Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Business executive |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | CEO and Chairman of Kazakhmys (2001–2022) |
Eduard Viktorovich Ogay is a prominent Kazakhstani entrepreneur and shareholder who held the roles of CEO and Chairman at Kazakhmys from 2001 until 2022.
Recognized repeatedly as one of Kazakhstan's top 50 wealthiest and most influential business figures, Ogay and his family possess ownership interests in Karazhyra, a leading coal mining company in Kazakhstan. He also formerly owned shares in Kazakhaltyn, one of the nation’s longest-established gold mining enterprises.
Biography
Born on October 10, 1969, in Alma-Ata, Eduard Ogay earned his degree in Economics and Management from Kazakh National Agrarian University. He launched his professional journey as an entrepreneur, later becoming President of Kazresurs in 1996, followed by his appointment as CEO of Petrokaz LLC.
Ogay commenced his tenure at Kazakhmys as CEO in 2001 but departed in 2005 to assume the role of Deputy Akim for the Eastern Kazakhstan Region. He returned to the company in 2006 to serve as chairman, maintaining this leadership position until 2022. Additionally, Ogay was a member of the Political Council of Nur Otan.
Awards
- Order of Kurmet (2010)
- Order of the Leopard (Kazakhstan) 3rd Class (2021)