International financial services group Freedom Holding Corp has announced the appointment of Valeriy Kim as its new Chief Financial Officer. Kim steps into the position after previously serving as the holding company’s Vice President of Finance and leading its subsidiary, Freedom Holding Operations LLP.
Kim succeeds Evgeniy Ler, who has held the top financial role since 2015. Ler will remain with the organisation by transitioning into a new capacity as a special advisor to Chief Executive Officer Timur Turlov. In this role, Ler will oversee corporate fundraising initiatives and handle mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Commenting on the executive changes, Freedom’s Chief Executive Officer Timur Turlov noted:
“As Freedom continues to explore new financing opportunities and execute strategic acquisitions, Evgeniy’s experience will be a significant advantage both for the company and for me personally. Valeriy is the most natural choice for this position. Having built almost from scratch and scaled our financial reporting, taxation and financial planning functions, he possesses unique competencies to lead the company’s financial block as we further expand our business in Kazakhstan, across Europe and in other regions. This personnel decision reflects both continuity and confidence in our team.”
The 37-year-old incoming CFO brings significant leadership experience to the role, having served as the financial director of Freedom Finance Global PLC from 2020 to 2024. Before his tenure at Freedom Holding Corp, Kim worked at Deloitte, mirroring the early career path of his predecessor.
Founded by Timur Turlov, Freedom Holding Corp is a U.S.-incorporated multinational financial services entity publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol FRHC. The conglomerate operates in more than 20 countries, where it continues to build a digital ecosystem that connects brokerage businesses, banking, insurance services, payment platforms and consumer technology products. Despite its expanding international presence, Kazakhstan remains the primary core market for the group.
