Through her work in government, a successful business career and ongoing involvement in a range of social initiatives, Nomin Chinbat has become one of the leading role models for a new generation in Mongolia which is helping shape that country’s future.
As Mongolian Minister of Culture, Nomin is responsible for safeguarding the country’s nomadic heritage, supporting the economic success of Mongolia’s burgeoning creative industries sector, and strengthening bi-lateral cultural ties with friends old and new the world over.
Signature initiatives which Nomin has taken forward since assuming her current role in January 2021 include modernising and encouraging wider access to Mongolia’s museums, promoting innovative public-private partnerships in the cultural and creative industries, and introducing a package of incentives for international studios to come and film in Mongolia.
Under Nomin’s leadership, the Ministry of Culture has developed a groundbreaking Cultural and Creative Industries Policy, which sets out the significant contribution this sector can make to the Government’s broader Vision 2050 development plan. Nomin has also recently visited the United Kingdom, where she discussed with the UK Government strengthening UK-Mongolian cultural ties, as well as progressing partnerships with the Royal Academy of Arts and Cambridge University.
Prior to entering government, Nomin worked in the hospitality sector, and was in the vanguard of introducing global standards of hospitality in a post-Soviet state. Her hotel, Terelj Hotel Ulaanbaatar, is not only a favourite among tourists but also the largest employer and taxpayer in its locality.
Nomin also has extensive experience in the entertainment industry. In 2009, she created MongolTV with a vision to educate and enlighten the public with nonpartisan information. It quickly developed into one of the most viewed independent channels in Mongolia and has pioneered ethical broadcasting and responsible journalism. Nomin was elected as Founding Chair of the Mongolian Media Council, the first self-regulatory press ombudsman, in 2015 in recognition of her vision to create a legal environment for ethical journalism.
Nomin is engaged in philanthropy through initiatives such as Byatshan Ger, which helps underprivileged children and hearing-impaired citizens.
In recognition of her achievements, Nomin has been included in the “30 under 30” listing compiled by Forbes Mongolia and in Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 25 Women in Television”. She is currently undertaking an executive program at Harvard Business School.
