This year, the event welcomed leading operators, HR professionals, business and government representatives, as well as companies supporting major projects in the region and HR platforms shaping new approaches to people management.

The discussions focused on some of the industry’s most pressing people priorities such as attracting and retaining skilled professionals, developing the next generation of specialists, building a strong talent pool, strengthening corporate culture, and preparing future leaders.

For Bolashak Group, PetroHR is an important platform to exchange insights with industry peers, better understand evolving workforce needs and discuss the challenges facing today’s labor market. As a workforce solutions provider, we remain committed to developing local capabilities and strengthening Kazakhstan’s human capital.

A special highlight for our team was the recognition of Malika Kemelkhanova, HR Director at Bolashak Group, who was named among the Top 20 HR Leaders in Kazakhstan’s Oil & Gas Industry - a well-deserved acknowledgement of her professional contribution to the sector.