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Malika Karajanova

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Member of the Board of Directors/ Independent Director

BI Group
05.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with executives to integrate ESG principles into decision-making, increasing operational efficiency by 20%.

Regional Partner

London Reporting Academy
11.2023 - Current
  • Delivered ESG reporting and disclosure strategies, improving client ratings by an average of 25%.
  • Conducted 15+ corporate workshops on ESG integration, achieving 90% positive feedback on actionable outcomes.
  • Led sustainability transition consulting projects, reducing carbon footprints by up to 18% for key clients.

Business Development Manager, ESG projects

Freedom Telecom
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented corporate ESG policies, securing executive buy-in and ensuring 100% compliance with sustainability standards.
  • Led stakeholder engagement initiatives, increasing collaboration with regulators and industry partners by 30%.
  • Conducted ESG risk assessments, identifying and mitigating key environmental and social risks across operations.

Sustainable Development Specialist

JSC NC "KazMunayGas"
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Authored the 2022 Sustainability Report in alignment with GRI standards, receiving industry recognition.
  • Introduced sustainable development principles into six key operational units, boosting ESG ratings by 20%.
  • Conducted internal workshops for 120+ employees, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate for content relevance.

Sustainable Development Specialist

Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Designed and implemented ESG strategies, achieving 95% compliance with international standards.
  • Structured the organization’s ESG resources, laying a strong foundation for long-term sustainability goals.

Focal Point Specialist ESG

Royal Dutch Shell
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Calculated and implemented carbon disclosure frameworks, reducing errors by 20% and ensuring full compliance.
  • Developed community engagement plans, increasing stakeholder trust and support by 30%.

Public Relations Specialist

Fratelli Contorno
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Built and maintained media relationships, optimizing press coverage and enhancing corporate reputation.
  • Developed and distributed corporate communications, improving internal and external stakeholder engagement.
  • Executed public relations strategies, increasing brand visibility and awareness by 25%.

Executive Assistant to CEO

BI-Group
01.2012 - 09.2013
  • Managed executive-level communication and scheduling, streamlining internal processes.
  • Coordinated high-level meetings and events, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder engagement.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility

Politecnico Di Milano Business School
Milan, Italy
02.2023

Associate of Science - Sustainability and Leadership

UNESCO Women@Dior
Paris, France
04.2023

Skills

  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Decarbonization Strategies
  • Corporate Strategy Integration
  • Climate Risk Analysis
  • Governance Structures Analysis
  • Diversity and Inclusion Policies
  • Stakeholder Communication

Certification

  • Member of the Qazaq Independent Directors Association, 2024
  • GRI standards 2021 Updated, 2021
  • CSRD reporting, 2024
  • ESRS reporting, 2023
  • ESG reporting, 2022
  • Corporate Sustainability and Strategic Opportunity, 2022
  • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management, 2022



Languages

Kazakh
Italian
English
Spanish
Russian

Timeline

Member of the Board of Directors/ Independent Director

BI Group
05.2024 - Current

Regional Partner

London Reporting Academy
11.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager, ESG projects

Freedom Telecom
09.2023 - Current

Sustainable Development Specialist

JSC NC "KazMunayGas"
11.2022 - 09.2023

Sustainable Development Specialist

Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants
07.2022 - 11.2022

Focal Point Specialist ESG

Royal Dutch Shell
08.2019 - 07.2021

Public Relations Specialist

Fratelli Contorno
06.2018 - 06.2019

Executive Assistant to CEO

BI-Group
01.2012 - 09.2013

Master of Science - Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility

Politecnico Di Milano Business School

Associate of Science - Sustainability and Leadership

UNESCO Women@Dior
Malika Karajanova