Aya Batyrbekova

Aya Batyrbekova is Head of Sustainability Advisory Services for EMEA & APAC at ISS-Corporate, where she leads advisory engagements that help corporate issuers integrate sustainability into strategy, governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

With nearly two decades of experience, she works with companies across sectors to navigate evolving investor expectations and sustainability disclosure requirements, providing practical, business-focused guidance that supports long-term value creation.

Prior to joining ISS-Corporate in 2015, Aya held a variety of roles at ISS STOXX and MCSI spanning sustainability, governance, compensation advisory, and research services. Earlier in her career, she worked in business development consulting and international development, including with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Aya holds a Master of Science in Multinational Commerce and Finance from Boston University and the CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate.