Yerbol Orynbayev is a former Governor of the World Bank on behalf of Kazakhstan. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan from 2007-2013 and Aide to the President on economic policy from 2013-2015. He is known for having steered the nation out of the 2008 Financial Crisis.

Orynbayev also played a key role in driving economic development in the country, increasing its influence as a global trading partner, and reforming its education system.

He has held a number of senior positions in private financial, research and technology companies, uniquely blending a 20-year career in banking with experience implementing fiscal policy at a governmental level.

Orynbayev is also a fierce advocate for fair, equitable, and firm corporate governance practices. He believes that companies globally have a moral duty to uphold transparency, accountability, and integrity at every possible level – and to create environments where whistleblowing practices are firmly protected.