Askar Baitassov

Mr. Askar Baitassov (born 25 September 1984) is a Kazakh entrepreneur and restaurateur. Baitassov owns the largest Kazakh restaurant company, AB Restaurants, which comprises more than 20 establishments. The group specializes in international cuisine. In the past three years, the company's headcount has doubled to 1,000 employees, while revenue has multiplied by two and half times. On 1 August 2012 Cafeteria deli cafe was named by The New York Times "a favorite with Almaty’s arty crowd". In June 2013 Askar Baitassov has become an Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 entrant. He represented Kazakhstan during the Award Ceremony in June 2013 in Monte-Carlo. Among projects initiated by him is Weekender Almaty Summer Music Festival that takes place in Almaty twice a year. It is designed to introduce indie music to local audiences.