Таджикско-Британский Горнодобывающий Форум

Sherali Kabir

Minister of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan

Mr Sherali Kabir is the Minister of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan. He was born on November 22, 1971 in Tajikistan. He received his education at the Novosibirsk Institute of Soviet-Cooperative Trade of the Russian Federation, as well as at the Tajik State University of Trade, where he became an economist- manager. In 2012 he defended his doctorate in economic sciences. Throughout his career, he has held various key positions in the private and public sectors of the country's economy. From 2005 to 2015, he served as first deputy director of the State Unitary Enterprise "Tajik Aluminum Company" in Tursunzade, and from 2015 to 2020 he was chairman of the board of directors of this enterprise. In November 2020, Mr. Kabir was appointed Minister of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan, where he continues to implement strategic initiatives to develop the industrial sector and introduce new technologies in the country.

Ilhomjon Oimuhammadzoda

Head of the Main Department of Geology under the Government of Tajikistan

Tom Attenborough

Head of International Business Development for Primary Markets at LSEG

As the Head of International Business Development for Primary Markets at LSEG – London Stock Exchange Group, I work with issuers and potential issuers who want to list and raise capital on the London markets. I have been in this role since 2017, after joining LSEG in 2013 from a 15-year career in investment banking and equity capital markets at Citi and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson. My core competencies include developing and executing strategies to attract and retain international issuers, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and promoting LSEG's products and services across different regions and sectors. I have a Certificate of Investor Relations (CIR) and a strong knowledge of the capital markets landscape, especially in the emerging markets. I am passionate about supporting the growth and innovation of companies that contribute to the global economy and society.

Andrew Prelea

CEO of Vast Resources

Abubakr Pirov

Head of Mining Industry and Precious Metals Department of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan

Ayuna Nechaeva (LSE)

Ayuna is Head of Europe, Primary Markets and Co-Chair of LSEG's Women Inspired Network UK Chapter (WIN UK). She was appointed to the role in 2018 having previously held a number of positions in Primary Markets.‚ ‚ Ayuna has brought many international IPOs and listings to the London Stock Exchange from a broad range of sectors.‚ ‚ As part of her focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ayuna advocates for greater access to capital for female entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.‚ ‚ Outside LSEG, Ayuna serves as Chair of TheCityUK's EMEA Market Advisory Group and Member of TheCityUK's International Trade & Investment Group. She also serves as Advisor to the Impact Boards EM non-profit.‚ ‚ Ayuna was featured in Management Today's 35 under 35 Women in Management in 2017.‚ In 2018, she was shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Award in the Business category.‚ ‚ Ayuna holds a Master in International Business degree from Grenoble Graduate School of Business.

James McFarlane

Vast Resources

James McFarlane is a globally experienced technical mining professional, with a strong background in UK Mining Operations. James has held senior roles in active mining operations in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Australia, and has worked as a principal mining consultant across a range of commodities worldwide. He was until recently the General Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region for Mining Plus Ltd, a global mining consultancy. James holds a MSc from the Camborne School of Mines in Mining Geology, is a Chartered Geologist, Chartered Engineer and Registered Professional Geoscientist in the fields of Mining and Mineral Exploration. James is a Fellow of the IOM3, Geological Society of London, the Institute of Quarrying and also a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

Vlad Negru

General Manager Formin (Exploration and Drilling Company)

Vlad Negru, General Manager and former Cheif Geologist of Formin ,is accredited at the National Agency of Mineral Resources – and Member of the Romanian Geological Society. He has spent the past year digitising and modelling geological assets in Tajikistan for Vast Resources and accumulated an understanding of the mining potential in country.