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, Italy02.2023
Associate of Science - Sustainability and Leadership
UNESCO Women@Dior
Paris, France04.2023
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