Richard Mulcahy has 30 years’ experience in the manpower industry. After extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, Richard managed Swift Technical for many years, growing the company to become one of the leading international providers of manpower services to the Oil and Gas industry. Bolashak is privileged to be able to draw upon Richard’s knowledge of the international Oil and Gas industry. His success and experience as a high-profile executive in the service sector are great assets in developing and implementing Bolashak’s strategy for growth.

Chris Weldon is an Electrical and Instrumentation engineer, with 30 years’ experience in the international construction and petrochemical industries. Chris spent over ten years working on construction projects in Africa, before moving to the CIS in the mid-1990s, gaining extensive experience of business in the former Soviet Union and becoming a Russian speaker. Chris has been an integral part of Bolashak since the company was first established and was Managing Director from 2001 to 2007. With his knowledge and passion for the business, Chris has continued to play an active role in Bolashak as Strategic Development and Communications Director, and, in particular, in our diversification into new technical service areas.

Tim Bentham is a graduate with 25 years’ experience working for service providers to the Oil and Gas industry in Kazakhstan. Tim is a fluent Russian speaker, and has gained wide knowledge of doing business in the former Soviet Union, specializing in particular in Kazakhstan.

Having spent seven years managing commercial and administration activities for an Oil and Gas support services provider in Kazakhstan, Tim entered the Oil and Gas recruitment industry in 2000.

Tim was appointed as Commercial Director of Bolashak in 2001, and since then, has been responsible for the management of all commercial operations and contract administration of the business from its establishment to its current position as market leader in Kazakhstan. Now based in the UK, Tim’s focus has moved to corporate affairs, UK and international business and providing commercial support and advice for the group as a whole.

Alma joined the Bolashak Group in 2012, with 12 years of experience in personnel management in various industries and multinational companies, and has made a significant contribution to the company. People are the most important resource of any organization, so Alma successfully fulfills a highly important role for Bolashak. Under her leadership, much progress has been made in the development and implementation of new approaches to human resources management. With her skills in planning and organization, she was able to successfully implement effective programs in training and personnel development. Educated in various fields including law, economics, management, and holding an MBA and with extensive career experience, she is proficient in all aspects of managing labour relations and interpersonal conflicts. With her leadership and strong organizational qualities and professionalism, Alma has brought momentum and positive changes to the company’s HR management and development.

Marat Turakbayev‘s experience has contributed significantly to the strengthening and development of the Group’s financial systems. He has twelve years’ experience in finance and he is fluent in English, Kazakh, Russian and Turkish. Marat’s career included eight years with a major international oil and gas service company where he progressed to the role of Finance Manager for the Caspian region. Marat is experienced in financial management, ERP system implementation, audit and internal controls and management of outsourced functions. Marat’s responsibilities in Bolashak cover all aspects of financial operations and accounting, including maintaining all financial records of the Company in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as preparing all financial reports and data for Management and the Board. He is responsible for overseeing all of our financial and accounting functions.