Alexandra Bekisheva is a professional with a unique synergy of expertise in major project management, strategic vision, and an in-depth understanding of processes in the oil and gas industry. Starting her career at KGNT, she advanced from specialist to Chief Executive Officer in the shortest possible time, overseeing the development of financial and commercial areas. It was during this time that she introduced state-of-the-art business processes that became the foundation for the company’s long-term success.

Her efforts in building partnerships with international leaders such as Worley Parsons, Fluor, Aker, and Fugro have taken the interaction between local and foreign companies to a new level. Alexandra pioneered an approach where Kazakhstan companies act not only as contractors, but also as co-founders of key projects. In 2009, Alexandra led the Kazakhstan share in the international joint venture KPJV, and, since 2014, the company’s Board of Directors, where she oversaw Future Growth Project/Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP/WPMP), the key project for Tengizchevroil. This project was a significant milestone in developing local content and positioning Kazakhstan specialists in the global market. In 2019, ENGINEERING COMPANY KAZGIPRONEFTETRANS LLP through her efforts became the first and only certified organization in the world that has the Competence Class 4 according to the new IPMA Delta® V 4.0 Standard, and the first and only certified organization in the world that has the Competence Class 5 according to the new IPMA Delta® V 5.0 Standard in November 2024.

For her contribution to the industry, Alexandra was awarded the Honored Professional of Oil and Gas Industry Award Pin by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; the Certificate of Appreciation and the Recognition Letter by the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; KAZSERVIСE Kazakhstan Oil Service Companies Association Medal; KAZENERGY Association Medal and the Certificate of Appreciation.

Over the years, Alexandra was ranked among the 50 Most Influential Women in the Oil and Gas Industry of Kazakhstan and the Top 30 Women Leaders in the Oil and Gas Industry of Kazakhstan by PETROCOUNCIL, Oil & Gas Strategic Partnership Development Council.

Alexandra has earned her degree from the Modern Humanitarian Academy, KIMEP University, and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where she presented her academic paper – Development of Local Content in Kazakhstan. This academic background serves her in establishing a strategic vision and innovating in the workplace.

In addition to her core work activities, Alexandra actively participates as a speaker at key oil and gas industry forums and conferences, sharing her experience in managing world-class projects. Since 2022, she has been a member of the KIMEP President’s Club and a guest speaker at leading universities in Kazakhstan.

Alexandra Bekisheva sets an example of a leader whose vision combines strategic courage with delivering results performance. Her work aims to strengthen the position of Kazakhstan’s engineering and develop sustainable solutions that address the challenges of the global market.