Sardor Umurzakov

Sardor Umurzakov was born on 23 November 1977 in Tashkent. He graduated from the Tashkent State University of Economics in 1994–1998 and studied for a master's degree in banking at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, in 1998–1999.

He started his career in banking, working at the London office of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and then in Uzbekistan's financial system, including senior posts in the Treasury of the Ministry of Finance.

In May 2018 he headed the Uzcharmsanoat association. In January 2019 he became minister of investment and foreign trade, and in March 2020 deputy prime minister. The ministry was formed from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and the State Committee on Investment.

On 16 July 2022 he was appointed head of the Presidential Administration. In August 2023 that post was abolished and he became presidential adviser for special assignments. In July 2025 he was appointed presidential adviser on strategic development.

On 10 July 2026 the President appointed him director of the Agency for Strategic Development and Reforms under the President. In 2021 he was awarded the Order of Labour Glory.