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      KPMG is pleased to announce the appointment of Assel Urdabayeva as Head of Audit for KPMG Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA), effective 1 October 2026.

      KPMG Caucasus and Central Asia brings together the firm’s offices in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Assel’s appointment reflects KPMG’s continued commitment to development of an integrated regional Audit practice, strengthening collaboration between teams, promoting consistent approaches to audit quality and bringing together sector expertise from across the region.

      Assel has more than 20 years of experience in auditing financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Throughout her career at KPMG, she has led complex audit engagements across the Caucasus and Central Asia, primarily within the financial services sector. Her experience includes audits of major domestic and international banks, investment and pension funds, insurance and leasing companies, credit institutions, as well as financial organisations and holding companies in the quasi-public sector.

      Assel’s deep sector expertise, experience in leading complex regional engagements, business development and long-term client relationship management, together with her ability to bring teams together, will provide a strong foundation for the continued development of KPMG’s Audit practice across the Caucasus and Central Asia.

      Taking on the leadership of KPMG’s Audit practice across the Caucasus and Central Asia is both a privilege and a significant responsibility. Audit plays a vital role in building confidence in the corporate information on which businesses, investors and other market participants base important decisions. This is why audit quality will remain our core priority. In my new role, I will focus on the continued development of an integrated regional practice, closer collaboration between our teams and greater knowledge sharing across the region. We will continue investing in and applying technology that enhances audit quality and efficiency, while professional judgement, independence and accountability will remain at the heart of everything we do. It is equally important to me to create an environment in which strong teams across the region work as one team, develop the next generation of professionals and help our clients navigate changes in business and regulation with confidence.
      Assel Urdabayeva

      Partner, Head of Audit

      KPMG Caucasus and Central Asia