Empowering Growth,
Ensuring Success.

Our goal is to make a meaningful contribution to the success of your team and your company

The Turan Business Development team
11+ years on the market
35+ successful projects
15 qualified professionals

Trusted by leaders across sectors

Shell Astana International Exchange Kazenergy BYD Intermark Relocation Services KATCO Samruk-Kazyna KPI Astana Motors QazaqGaz
The TBD team at a forum
TBD team at Human Capital Days in Kazakhstan
TBD specialists at the Astana International Forum
TBD team at Geoscience & Exploration Central Asia
TBD team at RES 2026 Regional Ecological Summit
Who we are?

A Global Strategic Communications Partner

An international communications agency with expertise in strategic communications, Government Relations (GR), Public Relations (PR), and reputation management. We create sustainable narratives, build trust, and foster dialogue between business, government, and society.

11+
years on
the market
35+
successful
projects
15
qualified
professionals
Human Capital Days
Selected work

Our cases

Each project delivers measurable results and builds long-term partnerships.

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Why partner with us?

Why leaders choose TBD

Turan Business Development

In-house team of professionals

PR experts, analysts, producers, copywriters, and media trainers with years of experience

Full-service cycle

From concept development to implementation and post-project analysis

Strong project management

Detailed planning, on-time execution, and transparent reporting at every stage

International reach

Headquartered in Kazakhstan, with offices in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and the USA — operating across Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and Europe.

Our team

A multidisciplinary group of experts

Senior strategists, analysts, producers, and media trainers — led from the front.

Meet the team
Founder & CEO

Zhanar Bekbassova

Political scientist and strategic communications expert who has advised at the highest levels of government and built reputations for leading institutions across the region.

  • Former Advisor and Head of Communications in the Prime Minister's Office and ministries of Kazakhstan.
  • Co-author and trainer of two Mini MBA programs in PR and strategic communications.
  • Member of the Organizing Committee of the Astana International Forum (2023 & 2025).
Zhanar Bekbassova, Founder & CEO of Turan Business Development
18 yrs government & private sectors
Aizhan Khamitova
Aizhan Khamitova
Partner
Altynai Ibraeva
Altynai Ibraeva
Executive Director
Yuliana Kim
Yuliana Kim
Project Manager
Our presence

Four offices, one standard

Every city where we operate is marked on the map. Tap a city to see that office's details.

World map of Turan Business Development offices

Tap any city marker to view its office details.

Testimonials

Clients about us

★★★★★

"TBD organized our investor roadshow end to end — flawless logistics, strong media turnout, and a level of discretion our leadership truly valued."

Assel Ybrayeva
Assel Ybrayeva
Shell Kazakhstan
★★★★★

"From the first briefing to the final report, the team was proactive and precise. Our forum gathered twice the audience we planned for."

ZB
Zharkyn Bekzhanov
Uzbekistan Agro Holding
★★★★★

"A rare agency that understands both government protocol and corporate communications. They have become our long-term partner."

ZS
Zukhra Shayakhmetova
QazaqGaz National Company
★★★★★

"Across three countries and two languages, TBD kept every press event on message and on schedule. Coverage exceeded our targets every time."

RA
Rustam Aliyev
Caspian Energy Forum
★★★★★

"Their GR insight opened doors we had struggled with for years. Measured, discreet, and genuinely strategic — exactly the partner we needed."

DK
Dana Kassymova
EU Delegation to Kazakhstan

Professionals
for professionals

We are open to discuss the project that works best for you.

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Our process

How we work?

*The exact work process will be determined after discussing the project.

Briefing

We listen first: goals, audience, constraints, and what success looks like for your team.

Researching

We study the market, media field, and stakeholders to ground the strategy in facts.

Planning

A detailed roadmap with milestones, budget, and responsibilities — agreed before launch.

Developing

Production and rollout: content, media, logistics, and on-site management.

Final Results

Transparent reporting: coverage, reach, and outcomes measured against the brief.

One partner, every discipline

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