Is Danial Ahmetov A-List?
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No — Danial Ahmetov is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1993C$0.1M
Governor of Pavlodar Region
Begins building his political career.
2001B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
First Deputy Prime Minister
Ahmetov rises through the ranks.
2003B$1M+$0.5M
Appointed Prime Minister
Achieves the highest political office.
2005B$2M+$1M
Focus on Economic Development
Implements reforms to boost the economy.
2007B$3M+$1M
Resigns as Prime Minister
Steps down from the premiership.
2009B$3.5M+$0.5M
Minister of Defense
Returns to a high-profile position.
2014B$4M+$0.5M
Governor of East Kazakhstan Region
Continues to serve in regional government.
2026B$5M+$1M
Active in Kazakh Politics
Remains involved in Kazakh public life.
Last updated: February 25, 2026