
Farhod Makhmudov
Founder of “OSON” (BRIO GROUP)
Farhod Makhmudov — founder and CEO of OSON, the first electronic money system in Uzbekistan. Under his leadership, OSON has grown into an international fintech ecosystem with offices in multiple countries and over 2.5 million users, developing solutions such as OSON Wallet, OsonX, Oson eSIM, and Oson Business.
Biography and facts
Farhod Makhmudov was born on January 2, 1981, in Tashkent and graduated from the Tashkent Financial Institute with a degree in Banking. His professional career spans experience in the financial sector, construction, agribusiness, and FMCG distribution, providing him with cross-industry expertise and a deep understanding of managing diverse businesses.
In 2016, he founded OSON — the first electronic money system in Uzbekistan, which has since evolved into an international fintech ecosystem. Today, the ecosystem includes OSON Wallet, the cryptocurrency wallet OsonX, digital communication service Oson eSIM, and the B2B platform Oson Business. Under Farhod’s leadership, the company expanded into Kazakhstan, the UAE, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, preparing for further global expansion and attracting international investments.
Farhod Makhmudov is an entrepreneur and investor advocating for fintech and digital technology development in Central Asia. He supports educational programs, initiatives for women entrepreneurs, and the development of digital skills among youth. Today, the OSON ecosystem employs over 150 people and serves more than 2.5 million users.
Company: OSON
Successful projects:
- OSON — A fintech ecosystem that began as the first electronic money system in Uzbekistan. It unites OSON Wallet, the cryptocurrency wallet OsonX, digital communication service Oson eSIM, and the B2B platform Oson Business (Oson Kassa, Terminals, Transfer, Games, Bill Payments). The project has expanded to international markets (Kazakhstan, UAE, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan) and serves over 2.5 million users.
Birth date
02.01.1981
Birth place
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Residence
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Education
Tashkent Financial Institute
Number of offices
6
Number of employees
150
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Articles and news
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