Maxim Gaifullin

Maxim Gaifullin is Group CIO/CDO at Kazzinc (Glencore Zinc, Kazakhstan) with 20+ years in digital transformation across mining and metals. He started as a developer in 2003, progressed to CIO, and since 2014 has led large-scale transformation programs.
Today, he drives Kazzinc’s digital and AI agenda, integrating IT and OT, advancing enterprise architecture, analytics, automation, and digital platforms to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability. He specializes in aligning technology with business strategy and delivering measurable outcomes.
Maxim has international experience across Kazakhstan, Europe, Australia, and North America. He also develops digital leadership, builds high-performance teams, and promotes coaching-driven culture.
Education: BSc Applied Mathematics, MSc Management, Executive MBA, PhD (ABD).

Led enterprise-wide digital transformation at Glencore and Kazzinc, integrating IT/OT and establishing a data- and AI-driven operating model. Delivered measurable gains in efficiency, safety, and decision-making through advanced analytics, automation, and digital platforms. Executed large-scale transformation programs and built foundations for sustainable digital growth.

Digital strategy and execution; IT/OT integration; enterprise architecture; data & AI; industrial automation; large-scale transformation leadership; OCM; stakeholder alignment; value-driven delivery; team building; coaching leadership; international collaboration.