Asqarbek Ertaev
Profile
Asqarbek Ertaev is a Kazakh politician currently serving as the Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population, a position he assumed in January 2026. Born in 1977 in Aktobe, he began his career in local government before spending over a decade in the banking sector. He later transitioned into public service, holding significant roles within the Ministry of National Economy, the Security Council of Kazakhstan, and the Government Office. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he served as the chairman of the Migration Committee and as First Vice Minister of Labour and Social Protection.
Details
- Born
- 1977 · 49 years old
- Birth place
- Aktobe, Kazakhstan
- Education
- Aktobe Institute of Management, Business and Law "NUR"; Aktobe State University named after Kudaibergen Zhubanov
- Career
- Specialist at the Office of the Akim of Mugalzhar District; Banking sector professional at Halyk Bank, Komirbank, Nauryz Bank, BankTuranAlem, and Temirbank; Chief expert and department director at the Ministry of National Economy; Head of Sector at the Security Council of Kazakhstan; Head of Economic Department of the Government Office; Chairman of the Migration Committee; Vice Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population
