How student from Pamir becomes leader of a major bank: the story of Gulanor Atobek
Gulanor Atobek, the chairwoman of Alif Bank, skillfully manages not only a large financial institution but also her time, family, and personal interests. Her journey from a young student to a leader in the banking sector is full of bold decisions and perseverance.
«Destiny guided me»
Gulanor Atobek was born and raised in Dushanbe, but spent much of her childhood in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). «Those were unforgettable years: we climbed mountains, roasted potatoes over the fire, and slid down hills on tubs. Those memories always warm my heart,» she recalls.
After finishing school, Gulanor enrolled in the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Khorog State University, but her real goal was to study in Bishkek, where the Aga Khan Foundation supported education. «I chose the foreign language faculty more as a „stepping stone“ than as a profession,» she admits. In Bishkek, she planned to enroll in International Economic Relations, but found out unexpectedly that the faculty didn’t exist. «I went to the exam for economics, even though I wasn’t on the list. That was my chance, and I took it,» she recalls.
After a challenging exam and an interview with the university’s vice president, she chose economics and business administration. «It was a new, interesting field. I chose it intuitively, and it turned out to be the right decision,» Gulanor says.
«Destiny guided me»
Gulanor Atobek was born and raised in Dushanbe, but spent much of her childhood in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). «Those were unforgettable years: we climbed mountains, roasted potatoes over the fire, and slid down hills on tubs. Those memories always warm my heart,» she recalls.
After finishing school, Gulanor enrolled in the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Khorog State University, but her real goal was to study in Bishkek, where the Aga Khan Foundation supported education. «I chose the foreign language faculty more as a „stepping stone“ than as a profession,» she admits. In Bishkek, she planned to enroll in International Economic Relations, but found out unexpectedly that the faculty didn’t exist. «I went to the exam for economics, even though I wasn’t on the list. That was my chance, and I took it,» she recalls.
After a challenging exam and an interview with the university’s vice president, she chose economics and business administration. «It was a new, interesting field. I chose it intuitively, and it turned out to be the right decision,» Gulanor says.
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