Bekzhan Mukatov holds a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences, specializing in power system control and reliability. Before joining ADB in 2022 he served as Managing Director for National Electric Grid Development and System Services at the Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC). He was responsible for strategic planning of grid development, international coordination on electricity exports/imports, provision of system services, and transit operations. Since joining ADB, he has been engaged in energy sector projects, focusing on renewable energy projects and flexibility solutions such as battery energy storage systems.