BORIS CHERDABAYEV - Corporate Board Profile

Freedom Holding Corp.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2004-09-20	Boris Cherdabayev 50 Chairman of the Board of November 2003 Directors Co-CEO ... Boris Cherdabayev 2004 10,000 105,000 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Co-CEO, Chairman of the Board
2005-10-06	Boris Cherdabayev. Mr. Cherdabayev joined BMB Holding, Inc., and assumed his current positions in May 2003. From May 2000 to May 2003, Mr. Cherdabayev served as Director at LLP TengizChevroil, a multination oil and gas company owned by Chevron, ExxonMobil, KazMunayGas and LukOil. From 1998 to May 2000, Mr. Cherdabayev served as a member of the Board of Directors, Vice-President of Exploration and Production and Executive Director on Services Projects Development for at NOC "Kazakhoil", an oil and gas exploration and production company. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a people representative at Novouzen City Council (Kazakhstan) and from 1994 to 1998; he served as a people's representative at Mangistau Oblast Maslikhat (regional level legislative structure) and a Chairman of the Committee on Law and Order. For his achievements Mr. Cherdabayev has been awarded with a national "Kurmet" order. Mr. Cherdabayev earned an engineering degree from the Ufa Oil & Gas Institute, with a specialization in "machinery and equipment of oil and gas fields" in 1976. Mr. Cherdabayev also earned an engineering degree from Kazakh Polytechnic Institute, with a specialization in "mining engineer on oil and gas fields' development." During his career he also completed an English language program in the US, NIAI-D Program (Chevron Advanced Management Program) at Chevron Corporation offices in San-Francisco, CA, USA, and CSEP Program (Columbia Senior Executive Program) at Columbia University, New York, NY USA.
2006-03-23	March 22, 2006 /s/ Boris Cherdabayev ----------------------------------- Boris Cherdabayev, CEO
2006-09-11	Boris Cherdabayev. Mr. Cherdabayev joined BMB Holding, Inc., and assumed his current positions in May 2003. From May 2000 to May 2003, Mr. Cherdabayev served as Director at TengizChevroil LLP, a multinational oil and gas company owned by Chevron, ExxonMobil, KazMunayGas and LukOil. From 1998 to May 2000, Mr. Cherdabayev served as a member of the Board of Directors, Vice-President of Exploration and Production and Executive Director on Services Projects Development for at NOC “Kazakhoil”, an oil and gas exploration and production company. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a people’s representative at Novouzen City Council (Kazakhstan) and from 1994 to 1998; he served as a people’s representative at Mangistau Oblast Maslikhat (regional level legislative structure) and a Chairman of the Committee on Law and Order. For his achievements Mr. Cherdabayev has been awarded with a national “Kurmet” order. Mr. Cherdabayev earned an engineering degree from the Ufa Oil & Gas Institute, with a specialization in “machinery and equipment of oil and gas fields” in 1976. Mr. Cherdabayev also earned an engineering degree from Kazakh Polytechnic Institute, with a specialization in “mining engineer on oil and gas fields’ development.” During his career he also completed an English language program in the US, CHAMP Program (Chevron Advanced Management Program) at Chevron Corporation offices in San-Francisco, CA, USA, and CSEP Program (Columbia Senior Executive Program) at Columbia University, New York, NY USA. Mr. Cherdabayev is not a director or nominee of any other reporting issuer. Annual Compensation Table shows CEO and Director Boris Cherdabayev's 2006 salary as $310,502.
2007-06-25	Mr. Cherdabayev is the Chairman of our board of directors and our Chief Executive Officer. We do not compensate directors who are also our employees for their service on our board of directors. Therefore, Mr. Cherdabayev did not receive any compensation for his service on our board of directors.
2008-06-20	The board of directors has determined that Boris Cherdabayev the Chairman of our board of directors and Askar Tashtitov, our Company president would not be considered “independent directors” as that term is defined in the listing standards of the American Stock Exchange.
2009-07-01	Mr. Cherdabayev joined the Company’s board of directors and was appointed Chairman of the board of directors in November 2003. ... Mr. Cherdabayev is not a director or nominee of any other SEC registrant. Mr. Cherdabayev is 55 years old. ... Mr. Cherdabayev resigned as CEO of the Company in August 2007. Mr. Cherdabayev continues to serve as the Chairman of the board of directors.
2011-04-19	Boris Cherdabayev. Mr. Cherdabayev joined the Company’s board of directors and was appointed Chairman of the board of directors in November 2003. From May 2000 to May 2003, Mr. Cherdabayev served as Director at TengizChevroil LLP multi-national oil and gas company owned by Chevron, ExxonMobil, KazMunayGas and LukOil. From 1998 to May 2000, Mr. Cherdabayev served as a member of the Board of Directors, Vice-President of Exploration and Production and Executive Director on Services Projects Development for NOC “Kazakhoil”, an oil and gas exploration and production company. From 1983 to 1988 and from 1994 to 1998 he served as a people’s representative at Novouzen City Council (Kazakhstan); he served as a people’s representative at Mangistau Oblast Maslikhat (regional level legislative structure) and a Chairman of the Committee on Law and Order. For his achievements Mr. Cherdabayev has been awarded with a national “Kurmet” order. Mr. Cherdabayev earned an engineering degree from the Ufa Oil & Gas Institute, with a specialization in “machinery and equipment of oil and gas fields” in 1976. Mr. Cherdabayev also earned an engineering degree from Kazakh Polytechnic Institute, with a specialization in “mining engineer on oil and gas fields’ development.” During his career he also completed an English language program in the USA, the СНАМР Program (Chevron Advanced Management Program) at Chevron Corporation offices in San-Francisco, CA, USA, and the CSEP Program (Columbia Senior Executive Program) at Columbia University, New York, NY USA. Mr. Cherdabayev is not currently, nor has he in the past five years been, a director or nominee of any other SEC registrant.
2019-07-26	Boris Cherdabayev Age: 65 Class I Director Since: February 2019 Continuing in office until the 2020 Annual Meeting Independent Committee Memberships: Audit Compensation Since 2012 Mr. Cherdabayev has served as Counsellor to the Chairman of the management board of Weatherford-CER, a privately owned joint venture company between Weatherford International and Caspian Energy Research LLP. Mr. Cherdabayev served as the Chairman of the board of BMB Munai Inc., the predecessor of the Company, from November 2003 to November 2015 and also as Chief Executive Officer from November 2003 through August 2007. From May 2000 to May 2003, Mr. Cherdabayev served as Director at TengizChevroil LLP multi-national oil and gas company owned by Chevron, ExxonMobil, KazMunayGas and LukOil. From 1998 to May 2000, Mr. Cherdabayev served as a member of the Board of Directors, Vice-President of Exploration and Production and Executive Director on Services Projects Development for NOC “Kazakhoil”, an oil and gas exploration and production company. From 1983 to 1988 and from 1994 to 1998 he served as a people’s representative at Novouzen City Council (Kazakhstan); he served as a people’s representative at Mangistau Oblast Maslikhat (regional level legislative structure) and a Chairman of the Committee on Law and Order. For his achievements Mr. Cherdabayev has been awarded with a national “Kurmet” order. Mr. Cherdabayev earned an engineering degree from the Ufa Oil & Gas Institute, with a specialization in “machinery and equipment of oil and gas fields” in 1976. Mr. Cherdabayev also earned an engineering degree from Kazakh Polytechnic Institute, with a specialization in “mining engineer on oil and gas fields’ development.” During his career he also completed an English language program in the United States, the СНАМР Program (Chevron Advanced Management Program) at Chevron Corporation offices in San Francisco, California, and the CSEP Program (Columbia Senior Executive Program) at Columbia University. Skills and Qualifications: Mr. Cherdabayev was selected as a director because of his extensive executive management and board experience with both private and U.S. public companies. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION The following table provides information concerning the compensation of each director who served in fiscal 2019 other than Mr. Turlov whose compensation is described under the heading “Executive Compensation” elsewhere in this proxy statement and who did not receive any compensation for his services on the Board: Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) Stock Awards($) All Other Compensation($) Total($) Boris Cherdabayev 4,666 -- -- 4,666
2020-07-29	Boris Cherdabayev Age: 66 Class I Director Since: February 2019 Independent Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation The following table provides information concerning the compensation of each of our independent directors who served in fiscal 2020. Boris Cherdabayev: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $30,000.
2021-07-29	Boris Cherdabayev Age: 67 Class I Director Since: February 2019 Independent Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation Boris Cherdabayev received $37,500 in total compensation in fiscal 2021.
2022-07-29	Mr. Cherdabayev graduated from Ufa Oil Institute (Russia) in 1976. In 2011, he completed the Advanced Management Program offered by Harvard Business School. In 2002 he completed the Columbia Senior Executive Program at Columbia University and in 2000 he completed the Chevron Advanced Management Program at Chevron Corporation in San Francisco, California. From 1994 to 1997 Mr. Cherdabayev was employed with JSC MangistauMunaiGaz, as a Member of the Managing Board and Vice President. From June 1998 to March 2000 he was employed with KazakhOil National Oil and Gas Company where he was a Member of the Managing Board and Vice President for Exploration and Production. During the same period, he also served as the Chairman of the Board for KazakhOil subsidiaries UzenMunaiGaz, KazakhOil-Emba, and KazakhstanCaspiShelf, as chairman of the Joint Operating Committee for the Karachaganak Project, and as a member of the JV TengizChevroil LLP Partnership Council. From March 2000 to March 2003, Mr. Cherdabayev was the General Manager of JV TengizChevroil LLP. From November 2003 to November 2015 he served as the chairman of the board of directors of BMB Munai, Inc. He also served as chief executive officer of BMB Munai from November 2003 through August 2007. In 2006 BMB Munai became the first Kazakh and CIS company listed on the NYSE American Stock Exchange. From October 2012 to the present time he has served as a Counsellor to the Chairman of the management board of Weatherford-CER JV. From May 2022 to the present time he has also served as an independent member of the board of directors of Kazakhstan Qazaq Gas JSC.
2023-09-11	Mr. Cherdabayev graduated from Ufa Oil Institute (Russia) in 1976... Mr. Cherdabayev was selected as a director because of his extensive executive management and board experience with both private companies and U.S. public companies.
2024-07-29	From 1994 to 1997 Mr. Cherdabayev was employed with JSC MangistauMunaiGaz, as a Member of the Managing Board and Vice President. From June 1998 to March 2000 he was employed with KazakhOil National Oil and Gas Company where he was a Member of the Managing Board and Vice President for Exploration and Production. During the same period, he also served as the Chairman of the Board for KazakhOil subsidiaries UzenMunaiGaz, KazakhOil-Emba, and KazakhstanCaspiShelf, as chairman of the Joint Operating Committee for the Karachaganak Project, and as a member of the JV TengizChevroil LLP Partnership Council. From March 2000 to March 2003, Mr. Cherdabayev was the General Manager of JV TengizChevroil LLP. From November 2003 to November 2015 he served as the chairman of the board of directors of BMB Munai, Inc., the predecessor to the Company. He also served as chief executive officer of BMB Munai from November 2003 through August 2007. In 2006 BMB Munai became the first CIS region company to be listed on the NYSE American Stock Exchange (formerly known as AMEX). From October 2012 to the present he has served as a Counsellor to the Chairman of the management board of Weatherford-CER JV. From May 2022 to the present he has also served as an independent member of the board of directors of Kazakhstan Qazaq Gas JSC. Mr. Cherdabayev graduated from Ufa Oil Institute (Russia) in 1976. In 2011, he completed the Advanced Management Program offered by Harvard Business School. In 2002 he completed the Columbia Senior Executive Program at Columbia University and in 2000 he completed the Chevron Advanced Management Program at Chevron Corporation in San Francisco, California.