Oleg Abdurashitov

A public policy and government affairs consultancy for Central Asia and South Caucasus. Provide strategic advice on government engagement and regulatory affairs to clients in tech, health, and energy sectors. Preparing policy analysis and recommendations to private and public sector players.

International Team for the Study of Security, a not-for-profit security think tank. Conduct in-depth research on current and emerging trends in cybersecurity and AI in the security domain. Deliver teaching sessions on cyberwarfare and disruptive military technologies for international students. Represent ITSS Verona as a subject expert in international media.

Led the Global Public Policy and CEO Office team of 10 people + 5 agencies worldwide. Provided strategic guidance to the C-level management as a Chief of Staff on regulatory development in cybersecurity, data privacy, and critical infrastructure protection. Organized high-level Government visits and meetings in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Prepared media interviews and briefing materials for the CEO. Coordinated successful passing of independent third-party audits, including SOC2 and ISO 27/001 certification. Contributed to international cybercrime investigations in cooperation with INTERPOL and expanded Kaspersky presence in the NoMoreRansom initiative, offering 100+ free ransomware decryption tools and saving over $1Bln to ransomware attack victims.

Established government relations function in APAC, building partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders. Facilitated information exchange and joint investigations with INTERPOL and local law enforcement agencies. Developed a series of educational and cybersecurity awareness initiatives for public sector agencies and business leaders across Asia Pacific. Led successful stakeholder engagement strategy, resulting in B2G sales growth of 10% YoY in key markets in Southeast Asia. Organized 50+ high-level government meetings, including numerous Minister level engagements in 10 countries, including China, India, South Korea, and Thailand.

Led the agency's largest and best-performing Corporate and Technology practice, achieving 30-50% YoY revenue growth. Led the introduction of Digital Services, Healthcare Practice, and Public and Government Affairs practices.

Advised C-Suite clients across EMEA in multiple sectors on strategic government, public affairs, and crisis communications. Developed and managed award-winning campaigns, earning six Golden SABRE Awards (UK) and a Silver Anvil (US), for Google, EY, Mastercard, Philips, IBM, J&J, and others.

Started as Account Manager for Google, building strategic communications and public affairs initiatives.

Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe (CIPP/E), The International Association of Privacy Professionals (2022). Interactive Marketing Specialist, London Guildhall University/Manchester Metropolitan University (2005 - 2006). Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, National University of Uzbekistan (1999 – 2003).

Former member of the INTERPOL Global Cybercrime Experts Group and Europol Advisory Group on Internet Security. Took part in high profile cybercrime investigations and public-private partnership initiatives.