Rustam Sakiev has been appointed head of the Kyrgyz National Electricity Grid

Rustam Sakiev has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of OJSC ‘Kyrgyz National Electricity Grid’ (NESK). He has been working in the energy sector since 2011.

The decision was taken by the company’s Board of Directors. On 13 November, Deputy Minister of Energy Mirlan Parkhanov introduced the new chief executive to the staff.

Sakiev graduated from the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University with a degree in ‘Electric Power Supply’. Prior to his appointment, he worked in the power sector, although his previous position is not specified in the announcement.

The new director’s main tasks include ensuring a reliable electricity supply, modernising the electricity networks, implementing investment projects and developing the energy infrastructure.

Particular attention will need to be paid to preparing the networks for the autumn–winter period, carrying out repairs in a timely manner, ensuring the quality of customer service and introducing digital technologies.

It should be noted that NESK is responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as the operation and development of Kyrgyzstan’s electricity networks.