BRITISH KAZAKH SOCIETY
TECH & INNOVATION BRIDGE COMMITTEE
OBJECTIVES
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We are on a mission to foster collaboration between British and Kazakh business leaders, technology innovators, and investors by sharing best practices, exploring industry trends, and creating opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the tech and innovation sectors.
As a bridge symbolises cross-border collaboration, investment flow, and knowledge exchange, we envision a dynamic cross-border network that drives technological advancement, investment, and knowledge exchange between the UK and Kazakhstan, strengthening economic ties and supporting innovation-led growth.
Our objectives include:
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Organising topic-led discussions on key industry trends, including digitalisation, fintech, AI, clean energy, cybersecurity, and smart cities.
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Sharing best practices in technology scaling, innovation ecosystems, and regulatory frameworks.
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Promoting investment opportunities in both markets and facilitating strategic partnerships between UK and Kazakh tech companies, corporations, startups, investors, and policymakers.
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Encouraging skills development and mentorship through knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Why this group is essential:
Kazakhstan’s rising role in Central Asia’s tech landscape and the UK’s established innovation ecosystem present strong synergies for bilateral collaboration. By creating a structured platform, BKTIB will help bridge knowledge gaps, unlock investment opportunities, and drive sustainable growth in both markets.
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GENERAL COMMENTS ABOUT ACTIVITIES & PLANS
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The committee plans to have a number of events during each year with guest speakers actively involved in this sphere.
Both Society members and non-members are invited to express their interest, in participation/joining our mailing list, to Membership Secretary (email address: secretariat@bksoc.org.uk).
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COMMITTEE MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES
Roger Holland - Roger is the Deputy Chairman of the British-Kazakh Society. He had and early career in internal audit with RCA and Tesco. Started sales in resort timeshare marketing mainly in Spain and Eastern Europe. Mr. Holland later arrived in Kazakhstan in 1994 and built a property business. In 2007 the company became an affiliate office of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) the global number one in property brokerage & consultancy. Roger was a President of The International Business Chamber of Kazakhstan. He was one of the founding members of Amcham the American Chamber of Commerce and became a Board Director for 3 years. Later in 2011 Roger won the American Chamber of Commerce ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. He was also a founder and Board member of Eurobak the European Business Association of Kazakhstan. Roger holds a B.Sc in Accountancy & Statistics from the University of Southampton. LinkedIn page.
Libero Raspa - Libero serves as the Managing Director at Adesso UK, a subsidiary of Adesso SE, the German-based IT consultancy with 12,000 employees worldwide. In this role, he partners with UK & KZ businesses to leverage technology and digital strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes. With a Master's in Software and Computer Engineering and an Executive MBA, Libero brings strong academic credentials to his leadership position. He is also a Member of the British Computer Society, demonstrating his commitment to professional standards in the technology sector.As an engaged thought leader, he regularly contributes insights through industry publications, speaking engagements, and mentoring on topics including growth mindset, resilience, innovation, digital transformation, and fostering a culture of experimentation. LinkedIn page.