Our team – Accelerate prosperity

Regional team

Meet the Team Driving Change

IMRAN SHAMS

Executive Director

Experience at Senior Positions in Central and South Asia Specifically in Banking and Finance, Investment Fund Management and Enterprise Growth Accelerators | Start-up Investing, Oversees Portfolio and Multi-Country Operations | Building Young Teams, Designing and Executing New Initiatives

INDIRA UZBEKOVA

Regional Funds Manager / CFO

Experitise in Strategy, Management, Fundraising, Finance, Investments in Impact Organizations, Managing Portfolios up to $50M | Leadership Roles in Organizations to Launch, Develop, and Achieve Strong Reputation and Impact | Spearheaded Venture Financing in Central Asia

ZUBAIDA AVZALSHOEVA

Regional Talent Manager

Extensive HR and Operations Experience in the International Sector | Holds a Master’s in Development Policies and Practices From the Geneva Institute for International Development | Driving Ap’s Evolution Into a Leading Startup Hub by Cultivating and Attracting Top Regional Talent

Ambareen Baig

Insights, Monitoring and Eva...

Research Project Design and Management | 8+ Years Analyzing South and Central Asia’s Entrepreneurial Scene, Focusing on Pakistan| Data Analysis and Interpretation | Development and Implementation of Research Tools

BIBINUR ALIBAEVA

Regional Lead for Virtual Accelerate

Experienced in the Private Sector, Corporate Banking, and Development | Master’s in Management and Business Certifications From Growth-Focused Schools| Marketing and Sales Trainer at e4impact | Leading Ap’s Innovation Startup to Global Markets

PULOD AMIRBEKOVA

Country Director, Tj

20+ Years in Development and Business Across Central Eurasia | Former Senior Coordinator, Coalition of Employers | Led “Promotion” LLC for 14 Years | Degrees in International Economic Relations, Commercial Law

ROHMA LABEEB

Country Director, Pk

Strategized Data-Driven Platforms & Financing Vehicles for High-Growth Potential Business in Pakistan | Supported 300+ Businesses in Their Growth Journey | MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship From LSE

JYLDYZ SABEKOVA

Country Director, Kg

Senior Business Development Manager With 20 Years of Expertise in Finance | Banking and Project Management in ICT | Skilled in Optimizing Teams’ Dynamics to Deliver Results; Last 4 Years in Venture Finance Sector