Eldar Arystanov

Eldar Arystanov is an experienced tax professional currently serving as the Executive Director for Tax Compliance & Planning at Freedom Holding Corp., where responsibilities include global tax compliance, tax planning optimization, and risk minimization across various jurisdictions, including the USA, Kazakhstan, and Cyprus. Previously, Eldar held the position of Head of Tax at Freedom Finance, overseeing similar tax management functions. Early career roles include Senior Associate at PwC Kazakhstan, Tax Accounting Manager at Mubadala Petroleum, and Financial Tax Analyst at Philip Morris Kazakhstan LLP, among others. Eldar's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from The University of Edinburgh, a BSc in Finance from the Graduate School of Business AlmaU, and a Bachelor in International Law from KAZGUU University.