WORLD SCHOOLS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

Timur Turlov

Kazakhstan

CEO, Freedom Holding Corp. / President, International School Chess Federation / President, Kazakhstan Chess Federation / Member of the Presidential Council for Youth and Human Rights (Kazakhstan)

CEO, FREEDOM HOLDING CORP.
Timur Turlov is CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., a financial services company with a strong commitment to educational and social development in Central Asia and beyond.
Under his leadership, Freedom Holding has become the principal partner of large-scale initiatives in education, youth empowerment, and innovation, including the Smart Moves Summit and the World Schools Team Chess Championship.
Timur plays a central role in defining the long-term vision for corporate social responsibility within the group, with a focus on supporting cognitive development, equal opportunity, and access to strategic education.
As a key sponsor, he is actively involved in dialogue with educational institutions, international organizations, and foundations, supporting sustainable programs that link chess to learning outcomes and community building.