Askar Baitassov

Mr. Askar Baitassov (born 25 September 1984) is a Kazakh entrepreneur and restaurateur.[1]

Mr. Askar Baitassov
Born
Askar Baitassov

(1984-09-25) 25 September 1984
Almaty, Kazakhstan
OccupationFounder of AB Restaurants
Years active2003–present

Baitassov owns the largest Kazakh restaurant company, AB Restaurants, which comprises more than 20 establishments. The group specializes in international cuisine.[2]

In the past three years, the company's headcount has doubled to 1,000 employees, while revenue has multiplied by two and half times.[3]

On 1 August 2012 Cafeteria deli cafe was named by The New York Times "a favorite with Almaty’s arty crowd".[4]

In June 2013 Askar Baitassov has become an Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 entrant. He represented Kazakhstan during the Award Ceremony in June 2013 in Monte-Carlo.[5]

Among projects initiated by him is Weekender Almaty Summer Music Festival[6] that takes place in Almaty twice a year. It is designed to introduce indie music to local audiences.[7]

References
  1. World Entrepreneur Of The Year Country winners June 2013 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2013
  2. The Kazakh restaurateur with global ambitions 8 September 2013 by Rayhan Demytrie BBC News
  3. Everopeyskaya Propiska Askara Baitassova 13 July 2013 by Alexander Vorotilov Forbes Kazakhstan
  4. A Cultural Hub in Central Asia 1 August 2012 by Gabriela Maj The New York Times
  5. World Entrepreneur Of The Year Country winners June 2013 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2013
  6. Weekender Almaty Summer Festival Archived 2013-10-23 at the Wayback Machine August 2013 MyDestination
  7. Bolee 1 500 chelovek sobralis' poslushat' zhivuyu muzyku v gorah 11 August 2013 Tengrinews
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