Who we are

A Global Strategic Communications Partner

An international communications agency with expertise in strategic communications, Government Relations, Public Relations, and reputation management — creating sustainable narratives and fostering dialogue between business, government, and society.

Our story

Building trust where it matters most

Headquartered in Kazakhstan, with a presence in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and the USA, we operate across Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and Europe.

We work with international corporations, national holdings, government bodies, and industry associations — bringing together PR strategists, analysts, producers, copywriters, and media trainers under one roof.

From concept development to implementation and post-project analysis, every engagement is run as a full-service cycle with transparent reporting at each stage.

The Turan Business Development team at work
11+
Years building long-term relationships
35+
Projects delivered since 2014
12
Countries and markets across three regions
200+
Correspondents coordinated at a single forum

Reasons leaders choose us

Deep expertise in regulated sectors

IT, energy, healthcare, and finance — we understand the rules of the industries we work in and the stakeholders who shape them.

Strategic precision in every detail

Detailed planning, on-time execution, and measurable outcomes — from the first briefing to the final report.

Insight into political & economic realities

We read the political and economic landscape of our regions — and turn that insight into communications that move institutions forward.

The people behind the work

Led by a founder who has advised at the highest levels of government, backed by a multidisciplinary group of specialists who run each engagement end to end.

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 yrsgovernment & private sectors

Specialists behind every engagement

Senior strategists, government-relations advisors, media and event producers, and analysts.

Aizhan Khamitova
Aizhan Khamitova
Partner
Altynai Ibraeva
Altynai Ibraeva
Executive Director
Yuliana Kim
Yuliana Kim
Project Manager
International Partnership

Official Representative of Al Jazeera Media Network

Turan Business Development LLP proudly serves as the Official Representative of Al Jazeera Media Network across the Central Asia and Caucasus regions — providing strategic support, fostering regional partnerships, and ensuring the seamless development of the network's presence and initiatives.

Partnership handshake

Trusted by international corporations, national holdings, government bodies, and industry associations.

Shell
Astana International Exchange
Kazenergy
Samruk-Kazyna
QazaqGaz
BYD
Astana Motors
KPI
KATKO
Intermark Relocation Services

Four offices, one standard

With offices in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and the USA, we manage communications across markets and scale successful solutions quickly.

World map of Turan Business Development offices

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One partner, every discipline

Ready to be
impossible to ignore?