Mr Shukhrat Ibragimov graduated from the European Business School London (EBS London) and the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). Mr Ibragimov has spent ten years practicing on ERG operational sites, and has taken part in various areas of the Group’s business. This has given him significant experience with one of the world's largest mining companies, and in-depth knowledge of industrial process control, managing financial flows and strategic development.

While heading ERG's Business Development Department from 2015 to 2021, Mr Ibragimov was responsible for production planning and the development of customer relations. He was instrumental in developing and launching several ERG projects in Kazakhstan and abroad, including collaborations with Russia and China; Metalkol RTR, the world's second largest cobalt producer and a major copper producer; as well as BAMIN, ERG's integrated iron ore mining and logistics project in Brazil.

Since 2021, Mr Ibragimov has been a member of ERG’s Board of Managers and its Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Sustainable Development and M&A Committee.