👑 Meet our inspiring Finalists in the Business and Innovation category Award of the StudyUK Alumni Awards 2025!
Shakhboz Ibodullaev:
Elena Kholina:
Munojat Sultonova:
Each finalist embodies excellence, innovation, and the spirit of collaboration, driving positive change in Uzbekistan and beyond.
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Shakhboz Ibodullaev:
📊 Trade Advisor at the British Embassy in Tashkent, focused on enhancing economic and trade relations between Uzbekistan and the UK. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Science, Economics with Finance, from Westminster International University in Tashkent in 2018.
💼 His work has strengthened Uzbekistan’s financial sector and improved its global reputation. With expertise in trade and finance, Shakhboz supports Uzbek businesses, attracts foreign investment and projects, and enhances the country’s integration into the global economy.
Elena Kholina:
💼 Group Head of Legal and Compliance at “Enera”, where she spearheads groundbreaking legal innovations in the mining, energy, and finance sectors of Central Asia. With distinguished degrees from Oxford, LSE, and LBS, she possesses the expertise essential for tackling today’s complex global challenges.
📊 Her leadership has transformed modernization efforts at “Navoi Mining and Metals” while setting the stage for critical public-private partnerships. Her vision not only propels sustainable economic growth in Uzbekistan but also paves the way for broader regional development. Committed to driving impactful projects, she enhances governance, attracts investment, and generates value in emerging markets, ensuring a brighter future for all.
Munojat Sultonova:
💻 PhD researcher and an inspiring entrepreneur in the field of education in Fergana, Uzbekistan. As the Founder of the “London English Academy”, she is passionate about empowering young learners and adults alike, nurturing a culture of growth, learning, and opportunity in her homeland.
🎓 Her mission goes beyond simply teaching English; she deeply believes in the power of education to create a brighter future for Uzbekistan. Munojat appreciates the invaluable experiences she gained at Birkbeck, University of London, where she found a supportive academic environment, a strong emphasis on research, and opportunities to connect with international scholars.
✨ Through her tireless efforts, Munojat is not only shaping the educational landscape in her community but also transforming lives and fostering sustainable development for a better tomorrow.
Each finalist embodies excellence, innovation, and the spirit of collaboration, driving positive change in Uzbekistan and beyond.
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