Idrakas Dadašovas

Penki Kontinentai Chairman of the Board
CEO of BS/2

Idrakas Dadašovas serves as the CEO and Chairman of the Board for the Penki Kontinentai group of companies, which he founded as Penki Kontinentai JSC in 1992. In 2001, BS/2 was established as part of this group.

The main objective behind venturing into the banking and payment solutions sector is to offer individuals innovative technologies that can elevate their day-to-day experiences.

Idrakas Dadašovas is at the helm of shaping the strategic direction of the group. His decisions chart the course for the entire corporation, and his hands-on leadership is instrumental in achieving the set objectives.

Idrakas Dadašovas began his career during a time when access to professional literature was limited. He had to glean information through hands-on experience, dismantling equipment, and scrutinizing operational processes at the grassroots level.

The main driving force for Idrakas Dadašovas was his resistance to a dull and uncreative environment. “Being in a passive atmosphere,” he explains, “simply compels resistance and creativity. Staying in the comfort zone always leads to stagnation and a lack of initiative.”

Values

Idrakas Dadašovas’s journey to a successful career was significantly shaped by traditional family values instilled during childhood. Growing up in a large household, he learned the importance of modesty and respect, integral aspects of his character. Shared reading activities within the family environment fostered curiosity and broadened horizons. Idrakas was drawn to the exact sciences, and later, he discovered a passion for computer science, which became a central focus in his life. Even today, the guiding principles that steer Idrakas Dadašovas in his work are honesty and a relentless pursuit of new knowledge and discoveries.

Leadership Approach

Idrakas Dadašovas’ approach to management is grounded in the principle of integrity, where even minor errors can impact the overall system and should be acknowledged and rectified for optimal efficiency. According to Idrakas Dadašovas, leading a company requires intuition: the ability to be adaptable, assess situations, and prioritize. For the advancement of a technology company, creativity is identified as a key success factor, enabling it to stay on the cutting edge. In a rapidly evolving world, it is crucial to be part of these changes and consistently make something new.

« To achieve success, it’s essential to trust your judgments, learn from past experiences, and have a comprehensive understanding of the process. »

Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Penki Kontinentai Group