Unison Groups consists of an international team of open-minded and tolerant individuals, who share a common interest of protecting Kyrgyzstan’s natural resources while enabling social, economic and political development. Our team comprises of local and foreign professionals from diverse academic backgrounds who provide comprehensive services and holistic solutions to a wide range of issues.
Nurzat Abdyrasulova is the founder and chief executive director of Unison Group. She holds a Masters degree in Management of Water and Energy Resources and a Masters in Environmental Management. She has established herself as an eminent public figure and a well-known expert of energy and environmental issues in Kyrgyzstan. She is the author of several analytical reviews, expert reviews, books, pamphlets and articles on environment and energy issues and of the key proponents of the "Energy Efficiency of Buildings" legislation. She is an expert on energy sector management, sustainable energy and the environment. She also has extensive international experience and has contributed to national, regional and local projects in Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Tajikistan. She has also participated in several international conferences, such as the international UN meetings on climate change, where she was part of the official Kyrgyz delegation.
Bakyt Askarbekov has a professional background in accounting. He is the executive director of Unison Group and is responsible for the administrative and financial management. His field of expertise includes consulting services on energy saving, energy-efficient construction and banking products.
E-mail: bakyt.askarbekov@unisongroup.org
Janybek Kulumbetov has a diploma in Physical Sciences and works as a Regional Development Manager, responsible for developing new business directions particularly in the field of youth, education, public campaigns and regional development. He is responsible for the cooperation and communication with local and regional officials. He has extensive experience in coaching and working as a highly qualified trainer and legal advisor to energy consumers in remote and regional areas. He has conducted a series of high-quality trainings, public lectures, and campaigns for the Center for Energy Advocates (CEA/ZPPE).
Aibek Askarbekov has an engineering diploma in Electricity Supply, Finance and Credit products. He is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities of the regional Unison office in Naryn. His tasks include advocacy activities on energy conservation and energy efficiency issues, cooperation with local citizens, negotiations with regional companies and promoting regional development at province level.
E-mail: aibek.askarbekov@unisongroup.org
Represents the interests of the company in the southern regions of the country. He ensures effective implementation of all projects implemented by Unison Group, has coaching and excellent communication skills, which helps to achieve high results of work.
E-mail: osh@unisongroup.org
Salavat Soronbaev has a Degree in Engineering from the Kyrgyz State University on Architecture and Construction and with a specialization in heat and gas supply. He is a certified trainer and consultant of energy saving and energy efficient retrofitting in the housing sector. His areas of expterise include designing and implementing energy saving projects and conducting energy audits of buildings.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy engineer. Performs engineering calculations and design. Provides technical support in the implementation of projects.
E-mail: aidar.kanatbekov@unisongroup.org
Engineer, expert in new technologies and renewable energy sources. Engaged in the analysis of energy efficiency documents. Provides technical support for the implementation of projects in the business and residential sectors.
E-mail: oksana.gudkova@unisongroup.org
Company communications manager. Builds and controls the relationship of the company with the target audience, partners. Studies the target audience, finds channels of communication and selects the style, manner and rules of writing content, creates a plan for PR activities, works with the media: responds to requests from journalists, arranges for publications, sends out press releases, organizes events, participates in them or prepares employees for webinars, conferences, round tables and other events, works with the public in crisis situations.
E-mail: asel.aitbaeva@unisongroup.org
Keep track of all work processes of the company, conducts business negotiations and correspondence, provides the personnel policy of the company. Monitors all office costs and provides office staff with everything necessary for their work.
Taalai Sydykov holds a degree in Accounting and Auditing form the Kyrgyz Economic University. He is responsible for financial accounting, reporting and maintaining accounting principles, practices, procedures and tax documents.
E-mail: taalai.sydykov@unisongroup.org
Begim Zhanuzakova works on the implementation of the Climate Change Programme, responsible for organising and coordinating climate action. She analyses and engages in global climate processes. Begim Zhanuzakova is involved in project development and implementation, educational activities, as well as liaising with governmental and international organisations to promote climate policy. In addition, Begim Zhanuzakova is the country contact point ACE at the UNFCCC and the representative of the Official Representation of Children and Youth to the UNFCCC. She is also one of the regional coordinators of the UN Global and Regional Youth Conference and Movement on Climate Change (COY17 and RCOY Central Asia).
