The Samruk-Kazyna, officially known as the Sovereign Wealth Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" Joint Stock Company , is a sovereign wealth fund and joint stock company in Kazakhstan. It owns, either wholly or partially, major national companies, including rail, postal services, oil and gas, uranium, and the flag carrier Air Astana. The Government of Kazakhstan is its sole shareholder.[2]
History
Samruk-Kazyna was established in October 2008 through the merger of two state-owned funds, "Samruk" and "Kazyna", by decree of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The fund aims to enhance corporate governance and increase the value of national assets.[2]
The current chairman of the board of directors is Olzhas Bektenov.[3]