Kamran Gulamov

Kamran Gulamov (born 9 September 1990) is an Uzbek businessman and educator.[1] He is known for his leadership in the AKFA Group and as the current rector of Central Asian University (CAU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.​[2][3]

Kamran Gulamov
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Born
Kamran Abdusaidovich Gulamov

(1990-09-09)9 September 1990
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
NationalityUzbek
CitizenshipUzbek
EducationTashkent Financial Institute (BA), London Business School (Executive MBA)
OccupationBusinessman, Educator
Known forCEO of AKFA Group, Rector of Central Asian University

Early Life and Education

Kamran Gulamov was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He graduated from the Tashkent Financial Institute in 2012 with a degree in Financial Accounting. He later earned a Master's degree in International Economics and is pursuing an Executive MBA at the London Business School. [4][5]

Career

Gulamov began his career in 2012 at AKFA Group, a company specializing in aluminum production. In 2015, he led the construction of the BENKAM Alu Extrusions plant in the Navoi Free Economic Zone[6]. After the plant's completion, he became its director. In 2020, he was appointed CEO of AKFA Group, where he focused on digital transformation and corporate governance. Under his leadership, the company planned an initial public offering (IPO)[7] and expanded into European markets.[8]

In February 2023, Gulamov became the rector of Central Asian University, formerly known as AKFA University. The university was renamed to reflect its broader regional focus and commitment to international standards in education.[9][10][11][12]

Achievements and Recognition

Gulamov has been recognized for his contributions to business and education. In 2019, he received the "Friendship" Order from the President of Uzbekistan.[13]

References

  1. "Kamran Gulamov - President at AKFA University". THE ORG. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  2. UzDaily. "AKFA Group is planning an IPO". UzDaily.uz. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  3. [email protected] (2024-11-04). "Obuda University's Uzbek Project Built on Scientific Foundations". OU. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  4. "Leading with Vision: Kamran Gulamov's Impact on Healthcare and Education in Central Asia". 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  5. "Kamran Gulamov - President at Central Asian University". THE ORG. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  6. "Annäherung an europäische Lernstandards". drk-mittelstadt.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  7. UzDaily. "AKFA Group is planning an IPO". UzDaily.uz. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  8. uza.uz (2021-02-16). "AKFA begann mit dem Bau eines Tierheims für Hunde in der Region Pskent". Uza.uz (in oʻzbekcha/ўзбекча). Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  9. Admin, Super (2024-09-15). "OUR PARTNER, CÂU, CENTRAL ASIAN UNIVERSITY, VISIT HTMI SWITZERLAND". HTMi Switzerland. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  10. Boymanova, Oyzodabegim (2023-09-23). "Central Asian University scandal: Students future at risk". Daryo.uz. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  11. "'Westers onderwijs moet weer gebaseerd worden op gezond verstand' - NieuwRechts.nl". nieuwrechts.nl (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  12. [email protected] (2024-11-04). "Obuda University's Uzbek Project Built on Scientific Foundations". OU. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  13. "Камран Гуламов — СЕО AKFA Group. Работа на разных должностях дала ему ценный опыт, который позволил возглавить компанию – Газета «Биржа»" (in русский). Retrieved 2025-04-24.