Bang College of Business

Nejat Çapar, Ph.D.

Dean
Associate Professor of Management

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PhD, Florida State University

Dr. Nejat Çapar is the Dean of the Bang College of Business. He has previously taught at the Florida State University, American University of Sharjah, and Bilkent University among others and has been a guest lecturer at various universities. Dr. Çapar’s work has been published in the Journal of International Business Studies, Academy of Management Proceedings, and Journal of Business Ethics among others. He served as an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of International Management during 2010-2018, and as an ad-hoc reviewer for various other academic journals. Dr. Çapar has been active in reviewing and presenting papers at the Academy of Management and Academy of International Business Conferences. His research interests include international diversification and performance relationships, the interrelationships between diversification, firm resources and performance, as well as cross-cultural differences in management.

Teaching interests: Strategy and Business Policy, International Business, Principles of Management

Email address: ncapar@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2255

Dennis Orlenn Olson, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Research Chair / Professor of Finance

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PhD, University of Wyoming

Dr. Dennis Olson is the Research Chair in Finance and the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the Bang School of Business. Prior to coming to KIMEP, Dennis Olson was a visiting scholar at Oregon State University-Cascades in the USA. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Wyoming (USA) and a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation as well as the American professional designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter CLU). He has taught economics, finance, and accounting classes in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, Colombia, Oman, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He has published in journals, such as the Journal of Banking and Finance, International Journal of Accounting, Journal of Corporate Finance, European Economic Review, International Journal of Forecasting, Economic Inquiry, Energy Economics, Emerging Markets Review, and Financial Review. Hobbies include traveling, fishing, golf, chess, and learning languages.

Teaching interests: Financial Institutions Management, Fixed Income, Financial Econometrics

Email address: d.olson@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2339

Yuliya Frolova, DBA

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Associate Professor of Management

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DBA, KIMEP University

Dr. Yuliya Frolova is an Associate Professor of Management and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at the Bang College of Business, KIMEP University. A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and holder of a Doctor of Business Administration from KIMEP, she possesses extensive experience in teaching courses such as Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Human Resources Management. Dr. Frolova is an active researcher with publications in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals, focusing on proactive decision-making, career psychology, and ethics. She regularly contributes to international conferences and has participated in Erasmus+ teaching mobilities at universities in France, Austria, and Sweden. Her leadership as Associate Dean is complemented by a strong commitment to enhancing student learning and fostering international academic collaboration

Teaching interests: Human Resources Management, Leadership and Motivation, Organizational Behavior and Leadership Ethics

Email address: frolova@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2060

Mira Nurmakhanova, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance
Chair of the Finance Department

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PhD, Iowa State University

Dr. Mira Nurmakhanova holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Economics and Mathematics, as well as an M.A. in Economics. With over twenty years of university-level teaching experience, she specializes in Financial Economics and Bayesian Econometrics. She has served as a Fulbright Scholar at Indiana University (Bloomington) and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Dublin Institute of Technology. Dr. Nurmakhanova has also been a Visiting Professor at several international universities, including Universidade do Algarve, EADA Business School, University of Liechtenstein, Uppsala University, and University of Lille.

Teaching interests: Business Microeconomics, Business Macroeconomics, Corporate Finance

Email address: miranur@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2287

Nurlan Orazalin, Ph.D., DBA, CMA

Associate Professor of Accounting
Chair of the Accounting Department

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PhD, University of Southampton

Dr. Nurlan Orazalin is an Associate Professor of Accounting. He earned his PhD in Accounting from the University of Southampton (UK), DBA from KIMEP University, and MS in Accounting from Texas A&M University (USA). Dr. Orazalin is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (USA). He also holds a Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) and has extensive practical and consulting experience in various industries. His research interests include environmental accounting, corporate governance, business ethics, sustainability, financial reporting, and corporate finance. Consistently ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists by a Stanford University study, Dr. Orazalin has received national and international awards for research excellence and has published in leading ABS 4*/3* journals. He also serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for prestigious journals, including the British Journal of Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, and Journal of Accounting Literature.

Teaching interests: Financial Accounting I and II, Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II, Management Accounting I and II

Email address: orazalin@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2183

Mohd Zain Bin Mohamed, Ph.D.

Professor of Management,
Chair of the Management Department

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PhD, Manchester Business School

Dr. Zain was a Professor of Management at the University Putra Malaysia; Qatar University; King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, University of Dubai, UAE, and Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He was a Visiting Professor at the Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan, Shantou University, China, and the University of Mauritius. His research interests are in innovation management, competitiveness of firms, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy. His publications have appeared, among others, in Creativity and Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy, Information & Management, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, International Journal of Innovation Management, International Journal of Project Management, Scandinavian Journal of Management, Tech novation, and Thunderbird International Business Review.

Teaching interests: International Business, Principles of Management, Strategic Management

Email address: mmzain@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 1220

Norizan Binti Mohd Kassim, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing
Chair of the Marketing Department

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PhD, Southern Cross University

Dr. Norizan Mohd Kassim earned her Ph.D. in Marketing from Southern Cross University, Australia. Her research focuses on cross-cultural studies, consumer behavior, service quality, customer satisfaction and loyalty, service innovation, organizational competitiveness, and entrepreneurship.

Teaching interests: Principles of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications

Email address: n.mkassim@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2283

Alimshan Faizulayev, Ph.D.

Director Research
Associate Professor of Finance

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PhD, Eastern Mediterranean University

Dr. Alimshan Faizulayev has published over 30 research papers in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, ranked by ABDC and ABS. He is also the co-author of the book Fintech Robotics Advancement for Green Finance and Investment (with Muhammed Arslan), indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. At KIMEP, Dr. Faizulayev received the Teaching Excellence Award (2022–2023) and the Research Excellence Award (2023–2024). His professional background includes roles as Financial Analyst, Investment Advisor, and Project Manager in UK, Cyprus and Turkiye. Since 2021, he has also served as Research Director and Project Manager at the London Center for Development (UK), focusing on investment, research, and fintech innovation. Internationally, he has taught twice on the Erasmus Exchange Program at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management (Croatia), enriching his global academic perspective. His publications:

Teaching interests: Financial Derivatives, Financial Management, Risk Management

Email address: a.faizulayev@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2059

David Brent Sutton, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting

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PhD, Victoria University

Dr. David Sutton has previously taught in universities in Qatar, China, Vietnam, and New Zealand. His teaching has spanned a wide range of subjects including financial and management accounting, accounting information systems, taxation, commercial law and finance. His research largely focuses on tax policy, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and tax administration, but it also extends to development studies and business ethics.

Teaching interests: Financial Accounting I, Principles of Fraud Examination, Advanced Taxation

Email address: d.sutton@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2260

Saule Dyussembina, Ph.D. CMA, MBA, MPhil

Assistant Professor of Accounting

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PhD, KIMEP University

Dr. Saule Dyussembina is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Saule brings over 15 years of professional experience. She worked as a financial director in a leading retail chain in Kazakhstan, alongside more than 10 years of teaching and research experience. Her research has been published in Scopus-indexed journals, and her academic interests focus on accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate governance. At KIMEP University, she teaches a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional development programs (BSc, MBA, MACTA, and mini-MBA courses)

Teaching interests: Financial Accounting I, Financial Reporting and Management Control, Principles of Taxation

E-mail address: s.dyussembina@kimep.kz

Tel. extension: 2057

Zhanat Syzdykov, MPA

Assistant Professor of Accounting on Special Appointment

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MPA, KIMEP University

Assistant Professor Zhanat Syzdykov has been with KIMEP University for over 18 years. His research interests include financial accounting, financial statement analysis, corporate governance, earnings management, and intellectual capital. A trilingual educator fluent in English, Russian, and Kazakh, he integrates experiential learning and action-based methods into his teaching. Before joining KIMEP, he held leadership and consulting positions at KPMG, PwC Kazakhstan, and Logycom JSC, among others. He has also served on the European Advisory Board of the Institute of Management Accountants (Europe) and as a member of the National Team of Higher Education Reform Experts under Erasmus+ Kazakhstan.

Teaching interests: Management Accounting, Management Control Systems, Financial Statements Analysis

Email address: syzdykov@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2099

Bibigul Zhakupova, MA

Senior Lecturer of Accounting

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Senior Lecturer, KIMEP University

Mrs. Bibigul Zhakupova is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting at the Bang College of Business, KIMEP University. She completed a bachelor of Finance degree from Karaganda state University and MA from KIMEP University. Bibigul has nine years of industrial experience in the State Committee of Financial control and as a Chief Accountant in the Oil and Gas industry. She has more than twenty years of teaching and administrative experience at KIMEP University, including four years as a Chair of the Accounting and Finance Department. She has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses with excellent feedback from students.

Teaching interests: Financial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Management Accounting

Email address: zbibigul@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2061

Ruslan Safarov, MSc

Senior Lecturer of Accounting

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MSc, Bayes Business School

Ruslan Safarov is an ACCA-qualified audit professional and Senior Lecturer with over nine years of teaching experience in auditing, financial accounting, and assurance. He holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from Bayes Business School (City, University of London) and brings more than a decade of practical experience with IFRS, US GAAP, and UK GAAP. Ruslan has mentored hundreds of students pursuing professional certifications and careers in accounting. His research interests focus on behavioral finance, accounting judgment, and audit regulation, as he prepares to advance into doctoral research.

Teaching interests: Professional Auditing, Financial Accounting II, Management Accounting I

Email address: r.safarov@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2251

Emilios Galariotis, Ph.D. (on leave)

Research Chair / Professor of Finance

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PhD, Durham University Business School

Dr. Emilios sits on the Management Board of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of the Hellenic Republic since 2022 and also a member of the boards of directors of academic associations such as the Financial Engineering and Banking Society, Assistant General Secretary; the Hellenic Association for Energy Economics, where i am a founding member, and the leading global francophone association, the French Finance Association (Affi), where Professor also served in the past as VP and President. Dr. Galariotis served in various positions in the Academia. As an administrator Professor had the following key responsibilities: Associate Dean for Research, Director of Research Laboratory; Institute Director; Research Centre Director; Research Axis Head; Masters’ Programmes Director, and Head of Department. In terms of broader service, he has experience as Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member for several Journals and have acted as a rapporteur and reviewer for funding applications, organizations, journals, conferences etc.

Teaching interests: Investments, Portfolio Management and Behavioral Finance

Email address: egalariotis@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2079

Halil Kiymaz, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance

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PhD, University of New Orleans

Dr. Halil Kiymaz is a Visiting Professor of Finance at the Bang College of Business. He earned his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from the University of New Orleans, USA, and is the Bank of America Professor of Finance at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. He previously taught at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, Bilkent University, and the University of New Orleans. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Dr. Kiymaz has actively contributed to the CFA Institute in various professional roles. His academic and professional expertise bridges corporate finance, investments, and financial markets.

Teaching interests: Corporate Finance, Internship Program in Finance II, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Control

Email address: hkiymaz@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2056

Hammad Ul Haq, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management

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PhD, Uppsala University

Dr. Hammad ul Haq is an Associate Professor of Management at the Bang College of Business, KIMEP University. Before joining KIMEP, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands (2018–2025). He holds a Ph.D. in International Management from Uppsala University, an M.Sc. in International Management from Hanken School of Economics, and a B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Dr. Haq’s research explores managerial decision-making through the attention-based view and investigates how politics shapes organizational actions, with a focus on populism and corporate socio-political activism. His work has been published in top-tier journals, including the Journal of World Business, Journal of Business Research, and International Business Review.

Teaching interests: Principles of Management, Research Methods in Business Studies, Fundamentals of Management / Marketing

Email address: h.u.haq@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2268

Jocelyn Grira, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance

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PhD, HEC Montreal

Dr. Jocelyn Grira is a full professor of finance. His research interests include banking, corporate finance, ethical finance, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable finance. His teaching portfolio covers financial management, corporate finance, financial statement analysis, financial markets and institutions, and risk management. His research work has been published in several top international peer-reviewed journals in finance. His academic profile is complemented by more than ten years of professional experience in the financial sector, namely in banking, regulatory agency, and consultancy.

Teaching interests: Advanced Corporate Finance, Islamic Banking and Finance, Corporate Finance

Email address: j.grira@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2053

Marco Realdon, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Finance

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PhD, University of Southampton

Dr. Marco Realdon is an Associate Professor of Finance at the BCB. He obtained his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Southampton, UK. He previously taught finance in the UK at York University, Swansea University and Brunel University London. He holds the Italian Accountancy Qualification and Auditing Qualification. He worked in industry before returning to academia

Teaching interest: Investment Banking, International Financial Management and Cryptocurrencies, Financial Management

Email address: m.realdon@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2061

Hamza Habis To’ma Almustafa, Ph.D. (on leave)

Assistant Professor of Finance

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PhD, University of Salford, Manchester

Dr. Hamza Almustafa is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Department of Accounting and Finance, KIMEP University, Kazakhstan. He received his Ph.D. in Finance from The University of Salford, UK, in 2017. His research interests include, but are not limited to, corporate governance, corporate finance,institutional determinants of corporate-level policy, and corporate risk management. He has already published several research articles in Scopus indexed journals.

Teaching interests: Financial Management, Ethics in Accounting, Risk Management and FinTech

Email Address: h.almustafa@kimep.kz

Tel Extension: 2061

Maya Katenova, DBA

Assistant Professor of Finance

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DBA, KIMEP University

Dr. Maya Katenova holds a Doctoral Degree in Finance and several professional certifications, including PRM (Professional Risk Manager) and CMA (Chartered Management Accountant). She completed her Postdoctoral Research in Switzerland, focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Dr. Katenova has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels, covering a wide range of finance courses. Her research interests include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL). She is an active researcher dedicated to advancing responsible and sustainable business practices.

Teaching internets: Financial Management, Financial Institutions Management, Investments

Email address: mayak@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2018

Uzhegova Olga, DBA

Assistant Professor of Finance

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DBA, KIMEP University

Dr. Olga Uzhegova holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Finance) and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from KIMEP University, a degree in Jurisprudence from Moscow Finance and Law University, and a degree in Processing Engineering from Almaty Technological Institute. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Professional Risk Manager (PRM).Beyond her teaching and research, Dr. Uzhegova has made significant contributions to KIMEP University’s institutional development. Over more than a decade, she held leadership roles as Associate Vice President for Administration and Planning, Deputy to the President for Government Relations and Development, and Corporate Secretary. In these roles, she coordinated relations with the Parliament, Presidential Administration, and ministries of Kazakhstan; provided legal and regulatory support; represented the University in litigation up to the Supreme Court; and led major projects such as privatization, state attestation, and national institutional accreditation. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including “Professor of the Year 2016” from the PIE Student Association. Fluent in English and Russian, Dr. Uzhegova combines academic rigor, professional expertise, and practical insights to prepare students for successful careers in finance and business.

Teaching interests: Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling

Email address: uzhegova@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2016

Jing Ruan, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Finance

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PhD, Henley Business School

Dr. Jing Ruan is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Bang College of Business, KIMEP University. She earned her Ph.D. in Finance from the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK. Her research focuses on empirical corporate finance, particularly CEO and top management team characteristics, cultural heritage, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and corporate governance. She has taught finance and economics courses and previously served as a teaching assistant and associate lecturer at the University of Reading. Dr. Ruan has successfully passed all three levels of the CFA Program and is currently pursuing CFA membership.

Teaching interests: Investments, Risk Management and Fintech

Email address: j.ruan@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2336

Akhliddin Ismailov, MBA

Senior Lecturer of Finance

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MBA, Ankara University

Akhliddin Ismailov graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University (AYKTU) in 1998, specializing in International Economic Relations. Master’s degree in Business Administration at Ankara University, Turkey. During the same year, he began academic career as a lecturer at AYKTU, before joining KIMEP University. His specialization focuses on business finance, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. I have enhanced my expertise through international academic experiences, including serving as a JFDP Visiting Scholar at Iowa State University, USA, from January to May 2007, under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State.Akhliddin’ s professional development includes specialized certifications: a Training of Trainers (TOT) Certificate from IREX, supported by the U.S. Department of State in 2007, and a Total Quality Management Certificate from Başkent University, Ankara, obtained in 2002. These qualifications complement my ongoing commitment to excellence in higher education and research in business finance.

Teaching interest: Fixed-Income Securities, Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis

Email address: ismailov@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2134

Monowar Mahmood, Ph.D.

Professor of Management

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PhD, University of Manchester

Dr. Monowar Mahmood earned his Ph.D. in Management Science from Manchester Business School, University of Manchester (UK), and holds an MA in Human Resource Management from the University of Leeds (UK) and an MBA from Saint Mary’s University (Canada) — all AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accredited institutions.

Teaching interests: Strategic Management, International Business, Human Resources Management

Email addess: monowar@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2162

Stephane Bignoux, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management

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PhD, Macquarie University

Dr. Bignoux is Associate Professor in Management at KIMEP University. He has a PhD in Business from Macquarie University, Sydney; MA in Knowledge Management from University of Technology, Sydney; and MBA in Marketing Management from Western Sydney University. Dr. Bignoux has two main streams of research, one in teaching and learning and the other in the management of inter-firm relationships. More specifically he studies the management of cooperative buyer-supplier partnerships and the formulation and implementation of supplier strategies. He has been published in a number of journals on the topic of teaching and learning and supplier strategies and he regularly presents his work at academic conferences around the world.

Teaching interests: International Business, Organizational Behavior, International Business

Email address: s.bignoux@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2072

Jeremy Brown, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management

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PhD, University of Sunderland

Dr. Jeremy Brown holds a Doctorate in Information Systems (Faculty of Applied Technology), an M.Sc. in Computer-Based Information Systems (Faculty of Computing), and a B.Ed. in Business Studies (Faculty of Education) — all from the University of Sunderland, UK. With over 30 years of international academic experience, he has taught and conducted research in Information Systems, e-Learning, IT Governance, and Community Informatics across the UK, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Brunei Darussalam, and Kazakhstan. His research has appeared in Information Technology for Development and Information Research (Scopus-ranked journals).A specialist in MIS and digital transformation in education, Dr. Brown previously played a key role in developing national e-learning initiatives for higher education at University Brunei Darussalam. His recent work focuses on bridging the digital skills gap among female microentrepreneurs in Oman.

Teaching interests: Management Information Systems, Database Management Systems in Business, Project Management

Email address: jp.brown@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2052

Alma Alpeissova, DBA

Assistant Professor of Management

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DBA, KIMEP University

Dr. Alma is a former Chair of the Management and Marketing Department, Bang College of Business and HR Director at a major Kazakhstan holding company. Research Consultant for a UNDP project and over 23 years of teaching and research experience. Teaching and Program Development: Teaches undergraduate, graduate (BSc, MBA, MMGT, EMBA), and professional development courses (mini-MBA, professional certificate seminars) Co-developer of the KIMEP University Leadership Development Program (LDP), launched in 2010 Completed the Emerging Leaders Program at Darden Business School, University of Virginia (USA). Taught in the Leadership Development Program for 10 years

Teaching interests: Leadership and Motivation, Innovation Management, Organizational

E-mail address: alpeis@kimep.kz

Tel. extension: 2143

Ali Alipour, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management

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PhD, Sabancı Business School

Dr. Alipour’s research lies at the intersection of international management, strategic management, and corporate finance, with a particular focus on how institutional environments influence firm behaviors and routines. His work integrates the Behavioral Theory of the Firm with corporate finance perspectives, exploring topics such as firms’ cash holdings, performance feedback, and the internationalization of emerging-market multinationals. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Business Research, Journal of International Management, and Cross Cultural & Strategic Management.

Teaching interests: Principles of Management, International Business, Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

Email Address: a.alipour@kimep.kz

Tel Extension: 2078

Hala Abdelmoneim Abdallah Abdelgaffar, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management

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PhD, Estonian Business School

Dr. Hala Abdelgaffar is an Assistant Professor of Management at BCB and Chair of the Institutional Review Board at KIMEP University. With over 30 years of international academic experience across Egypt, Estonia, Finland, and Kazakhstan, her research focuses on responsible leadership, organizational behavior, sustainability, and international business. She holds a PhD in Management from Estonian Business School and has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in high-ranking journals, including International Migration (ABDC-A), Tourism and Hospitality Research (ABDC-A, ABS***), and Journal of Management Development (ABDC-B, ABS*). Her work is widely cited and addresses pressing issues such as refugee entrepreneurship, responsible management education, and inclusive workplaces. Dr. Abdelgaffar is a recipient of multiple honors, including the 2024/2025 KIMEP Teaching Excellence Award and the 2022 Emerald Literati Award. She is also an experienced curriculum designer, academic editor of PLOS, and executive trainer, with a strong record of collaboration across academia, industry, and NGOs.

Teaching interests: Managerial Ethics, Organizational Behavior, Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability in Management

Email address: H.abdelgaffar@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2059

Muhammad Imran, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management

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PhD, Hanyang University

Dr. Muhammad Imran holds his PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering from Hanyang University, South Korea, specializing in operations and supply chain management. He possesses extensive experience in teaching, research, and consultancy, having collaborated with a diverse range of organizations across manufacturing, hospitality, and logistics sectors. His professional background includes roles as a manager and a consultant. Academically, he has served as a Research Associate at Hanyang University (South Korea) and holds over six years of teaching experience at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan. He has authored several journal publications and has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students in the areas of Operations Management, Operations Research, Modeling and Simulation, Optimization, and Supply Chain Management.

Teaching interests: Business Statistical Analysis, Introduction to Operations Management, Quantitative Methods for Business Data Analysis

Email address: m.imran@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2063

Oleg Vlassov, MBA

Senior Lecturer of Management

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MBA, KIMEP University

Oleg Vlasov is a Senior Lecturer of Information Systems and Accounting at the Bang College of Business, KIMEP University. He joined the faculty after earning his MBA and has professional experience as a Financial Manager and Accountant. At KIMEP, he teaches courses in Information Technology, Accounting, and Management.

Teaching interests: Accounting Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Applications in Business

Email address: olegvl@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2064

Yevgeniya Kim, MBA

Senior Lecturer of Management

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MBA, Chonbuk National University

Graduate Studies in Management and Pedagogy (Chonbuk National University, South Korea) BA in Economics and Education (Kazakhstan) International Research Experience: Guest Researcher, Technical University of Eindhoven, Netherlands.
International Researcher, Chonbuk National University, South Korea.

Teaching interests: Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence Applications, Operations Management

Email address: ydk@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2017

Larry Paul Pleshko, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing

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PhD, Florida State University

Dr. Larry Pleshko is a Professor of Marketing at KIMEP University. He earned his Ph.D. in Marketing from Florida State University in 1993. Over the course of his academic career, Dr. Pleshko has held teaching and research positions at several international institutions, including KIMEP University (Kazakhstan), American University of Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), Kuwait University (Kuwait), United Arab Emirates University (UAE), Curtin University (Australia), the Institute of Public Administration (Saudi Arabia), and Barry University (USA).

Teaching interests: Research Methods in Business Studies, Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior

Email address: l.pleshko@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2130

Jonathan Ross Gilbert, Ph.D.

Research Chair / Associate Professor of Marketing

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PhD, University of Rhode Island

Dr. Jonathan Ross Gilbert is Research Chair & Associate Professor of Marketing in the Bang College of Business. His current research examines the role of marketing strategy as a means of enhancing consumer and human well-being, industrial consumerism in global markets, service operation innovation in a digital age, and the promotion of agile learning through innovative pedagogies in higher education. Dr. Gilbert has published peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as Industrial Marketing Management, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, Journal of Consumer Affairs, Journal of Services Marketing, Journal of Advertising, Journal of International Advertising, and other high-quality outlets

Teaching interests: Principles of Marketing, Digital Marketing

Email address: j.gilbert@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2079

Vladimir Garkavenko, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing

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PhD, Auckland University of Technology

Dr. V. Garkavenko is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Bang College of Business, KIMEP University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business and Marketing from Auckland University of Technology and an MBS from Massey University, New Zealand. His teaching spans undergraduate to executive levels, and he is a recipient of KIMEP’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Garkavenko’s research focuses on digital marketing, service and cross-cultural marketing, and the role of ICT in distribution channels, with a particular interest in sustainable tourism and hospitality.

Teaching interests: Strategic Marketing, Hospitality Management, International Marketing

Email address: gvlad@kimep.kz

Tel. extension: 2171

Elmira Bogoviyeva, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing

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PhD, University of Mississippi

Dr. Elmira Bogoviyeva is an Associate Professor of Marketing at KIMEP University, where she has taught since 1998. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration and a specialization in marketing from a U.S. university, she is passionate about integrating sustainability into business education. Elmira’s expertise in brand management is a cornerstone of her teaching. She enjoys teaching using Harvard Business School’s case method in teaching marketing and sustainability classes. Dr. Bogoviyeva has published articles on product innovation, national culture, and nation branding

Teaching interests: Principles of Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management

Email Address: elmb@kimep.kz

Tel Extension: 2318

Samuel Spector, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing

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PhD, University of Otago

Dr. Samuel Spector received his PhD in Tourism from the University of Otago in New Zealand. He was then a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Sustainability at the same university before teaching at Queenstown Resort College in New Zealand, the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, and the University of Montana in the United States. He also holds a MA in Sport Management from Brock University in Canada. He has taught a wide variety of marketing and tourism courses. Dr. Spector’s research focuses on issues related to tourism and sustainability. He has more than 20 publications on topics including pro-environmental marketing in the skiing industry, tourism industry resilience to natural hazards, and sustainability issues in the space tourism sector.

Teaching interests: Principles of Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Cross-Cultural Tourism

Email address: s.spector@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2058

Liza Rybina, DBA

Associate Profesor of Marketing

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DBA, KIMEP University

Dr. Liza Rybina is an Associate Professor in Marketing at KIMEP University, Kazakhstan. Her educational background includes Diploma in physics from Kazakhstan National University, Master of Business Administration, KIMEP University, and Doctor of Business Administration with specialization in marketing, KIMEP University. Her industry experience includes working as an Engineer at the Institute of Hydrometeorology and as a Sales Manager in a logistics company. Her teaching experience at KIMEP was enriched by Faculty Development Fellowship at the University of Northern Colorado, Vising Professorship at the University of Economics, European Study Abroad Centre, Prague, Czech Republic and University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is the member of professional associations and serves at the Editorial board of Eurasia Journal of Business and Management. Her contribution to the development of business education was recognized by the Certificate of Honor from Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Kazakhstan.

Teaching interests: Strategic Marketing, Principles of Marketing, Advertising Management

Email address: liza@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2341

Alexander Ostrovsky, DBA

Associate Professor of Marketing

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DBA, KIMEP University

Alexander has 12 years of industrial experience in multinational FMCG companies, where he worked in marketing and sales departments on position of Supervisor. He has more than 17 years of teaching and research experience. He has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses. He has published 6 peer reviewed articles listed in SSCI and ABS listed journals.

Teaching interests: Principles of Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behavior

Email address: aostrovs@kimep.kz

Tel extension: 2288