Ermek Sağymbaev
Ermek Sağymbaev | |
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Ермек Сағымбаев | |
| Chairman of the National Security Committee | |
| Assumed office 6 January 2022 | |
| President | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
| Preceded by | Karim Massimov |
| Head of the State Security Service | |
| In office 25 August 2021 – 6 January 2022 | |
| President | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
| Preceded by | Kalmukhanbet Kassymov |
| Succeeded by | Saken Isabekov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 October 1967 |
| Alma mater | |
Awards | Order of Glory |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Service | |
Service years |
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| Rank | National Security Lieutenant General |
| Conflicts | 2022 Kazakh unrest |
Ermek Aldabergenulı Sağymbaev[a] (Kazakh: Ермек Алдабергенұлы Сағымбаев, born 11 October 1967) is a Kazakh lawyer, security and intelligence officer who currently serves as the Chairman of the National Security Committee since 2022. He previously served as Head of the State Security Service from 2021 to 2022. He also holds the military rank of National Security Lieutenant General since 2022.
Early life and education
Sağymbaev was born in Almaty Region, Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union (now Almaty Region, Kazakhstan) in 11 October 1967.
From 1985 to 1987, he served in the Soviet Army.
In 1992, he graduated from Kazakh Polytechnic Institute (now Kazakh National Technical University) with a degree in electromechanical engineering. In 2007, he earned a law degree from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. In 2021, he completed a Master's program in national security and military affairs at the National Defense University, specializing in management in the field of state security, earning the academic degree of master of National Security and Military Affairs.[1][2]
Career
From 1994 to 2006, he held officer positions in the national security agencies. From 2006 to 2019, he served in officer and leadership roles in the Security Service of the President of Kazakhstan.[1]
On 8 May 2019, he was appointed Deputy Head of the State Security Service (SSS), concurrently serving as head of the Presidential Security Service, a unit within the SSS.[3]
On 27 July 2021, he was relieved of his duties as Head of the Presidential Security Service but retained his position as Deputy Head of the SSS.[4]
Nearly a month later, on 25 August, by decree of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev No. 643, Sağymbaev was promoted to Head of the SSS.[5]
On 6 January 2022, amid nationwide protests and a state of emergency, Ermek Sağymbaev was urgently appointed Chairman of the National Security Committee by Tokayev's decree No. 747, without Senate approval, replacing Karim Massimov, who was arrested on 8 January.[6][7]
On 28 November of the same year, following the presidential election in which Tokayev was victorious, Sağymbaev was reappointed to the position by Tokayev's decree with Senate consent.[8][9][10]
After the new Constitution was adopted in 2026, which gives the president the sole authority to appoint the NSC's chairman, Tokayev reappointed Ermek Sağymbaev to the post on 24 August 2026.[11][12]
Honors and awards
- Order of Glory 1st (2026) and 2nd class.[13][1]
- Medal "For Impeccable Service" 2nd and 3rd class.[2]
- Medal "For valiantly ensuring the safety of Elbasy" (now Medal "For worthy service") 3rd class.[2]
Honors
- Honorary Officer of the State Security Service.[1]
Military rank
Notes
- ↑ Often transliterated as Ermek Aldabergenovich Sagimbayev through a Russified Romanization of Ермек Алдабергенович Сагимбаев.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Sagimbayev Yermek Aldabergenovich". The single platform of government agencies / National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Сагимбаев Ермек Алдабергенович (персональная справка)". ИС Параграф (in Russian). Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Распоряжением Главы государства Сагимбаев Ермек Алдабергенович назначен заместителем начальника Службы государственной охраны Республики Казахстан – начальником Службы охраны Президента Республики Казахстан". Официальный сайт Президента Республики Казахстан (in Russian). 8 May 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Распоряжениями Главы государства:". Официальный сайт Президента Республики Казахстан (in Russian). 27 July 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kazakhstan names new Head of State Security Service". Kazinform international News Agency. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kazakhstan names new Chairman of National Security Committee". Kazinform international News Agency. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason". BBC. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Tokayev Wins 2022 Presidential Election, According to Final Results of Central Election Commission". The Astana Times. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "The Senate gave its consent to the appointment of the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan". Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Chief of National Security Agency appointed". El.kz. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kazakhstan's New Constitution Takes Effect: Here's What Changes". The Astana Times. 1 July 2026. Archived from the original on 24 August 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ "Tokayev Makes Senior Appointments Amid Kazakhstan's Constitutional Transition". The Astana Times. 24 August 2026. Archived from the original on 25 August 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ "Президент Касым-Жомарт Токаев принял участие в торжественном мероприятии, посвященном принятию Конституции". Официальный сайт Президента Республики Казахстан (in Russian). 17 March 2026. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "О присвоении высших воинских и специальных званий, классных чинов и квалификационных классов". Официальный сайт Президента Республики Казахстан (in Russian). 5 May 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "О присвоении высших воинских и специальных званий, классных чинов и квалификационных классов". Официальный сайт Президента Республики Казахстан (in Russian). 6 May 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2026.