Advisor to the Board of Directors of the bank as a senior banker in investment banking services, client relationships, risk management, and corporate governance.

As one of the foremost consultancy companies in Turkey, we create value in organizational & managerial change and structure & lead the corporate governance strategies in family owned companies (family constitutions, succession planning, board governance, appication of Risk Management, ESG and Sustainability strategies on board level). We also offer financial advisory in all processes of M&A, Private Equity and Public Offerings with 20 years of executive experience in investment banking.

The Board Directors Association emphasizes the significance of active boards of directors as a primary component of corporate governance. In this context, we support corporations in adopting principles to achieve accountability and sustainable growth in composition of directors, setting the corporate agenda, establishing and overseeing committees, and embodying the capacity to evaluate risks and opportunities. We educate Boards and our members and cooperate with international institutions like IFC and EBRD in Risk Management, ESG and Sustainability practices and trends.

Business NGO, Government Relations, Public Advocacy for MNCs, Investments• Responsible from leading and managing the business strategy and all activities of the leading Business NGO with members of 250 multinational companies from 26 countries and 15 industries, representing 85% of the total Foreign Direct Investment in Turkey. Main mission is to contribute to the formation of sustainable national economic/political policies, advocate and promote a globally competitive business & investment climate for international corporations operating in Turkey.• Successfully led high level relations with the Government, Parliament, Presidency and Ministries and established a strong advocacy network for YASED. Developed and disseminated policies and recommendations to the government, created notable influence on all the legislative processes and key regulations. • Developed strong relations with FIs like the World Bank, IFC, EBRD and all other business organizations and civil society as well as the media and leading academicians. • During the management term, positioned YASED among the most influential NGOs in Turkey acting as the best reference of FDI and the most credible ambassador of Turkey abroad.

• Responsible from the origination, execution and management of all investment banking products and services including Equity Offerings, M&As, Private Equity, privatization advisory, project finance, business turnarounds, change management, and market development. Managed a team of 30 people. Coordinated all business relationships. • Assumed additional responsibility for the whole bank as Board Member in 2005. • Positioned the bank at the 3rd rank in the market in 2008 and 2009 with 15% market share in investment banking revenues and 1st among the bank owned investment banks.

Equity Offerings: Managed 48 IPOs : TSKB GYO, Koza, Turk Telekom, Albaraka Bank, Sinpaş, Tekfen Holding, Halkbank, TAV, Karel Elektronik, Reysas Logistics, PETKİM, Goldist, DJIST, Bank Asya, Coca Cola, Vakıfbank, THY, Vestel, Doğuş Otomotiv, Türk Traktör, Desa, POAŞ, Arena, Link Computers, Turkcell, Ayen Enerji, Ak Enerji, Acıbadem, Nuh Cement, Tüpraş, Nurol GYO, Ihlas GYO, Emek Elektrik, Toprakbank, Finansbank SPO, Sabancı Holding, Borusan, Uzel, Ceylan Giyim, EGS, Meges Boya. M&A and Private Equity: More than 30 deals successfully closed. Sale of 38% share of Doors Group to Lehman PE, acquisition of SFA by Frigoglass, SA, sale of Alara Tarım to Univeg Group, sale of Service Group to Danish ISS Group, sale of Seker Insurance to US Liberty Mutual Group, acquisition of Adabank by Kuwaiti TII, sale of Enda Energy to Fiba Capital, sale of Beyaz Fleet Management to Iş Venture Capital, Formula One sales to ITO, acquisition of M1 Tepe shopping malls by Fiba Holding, sale of Sporting retail stores to Esas Holding, acquisition of Ten-Tour in Europe by First Choice, plc; acquisition of Turk.Net by Sabancı Holding; Tıbset by US Tyco International; Marks&Spencer, Spar, Endi retail stores by Fiba Holding; sale of Gima to Carrefour. Privatization: 32 deals closed. Sell-side advisor to PA for privatisation of Sugar Factories. Buy-side advisor to Turcas-Socar in its acquisition of 51% shares of PETKIM ($2 billion deal size). Advisor of Cimentaş for acquisition of Kars Cement. Advisor of a local group for its bid for 5 electricity distribution regions of TEDAS. Advisor of FibaFrance Telecom for 3rd GSM1800 license. Advisor of Tunisian CPG to acquire Samsun Gubre. Sell side advisory for the PA for Turkish Cargo Lines, Iskenderun Iron & Steel, Eti Krom, Eti Elektrometalurji. Project Finance: Arranged acquisition finance for Turcas-Socar consortium for PETKIM ($650 million). Advised Enka-Intergen in its BOO project of 3 natural gas-fired plants, $1.97bn investment, $133mn L/G.

• Managed the structuring and syndication of various Equity Offerings and M&A transactions, conducted financial due diligence and valuations, managed the legal processes with Capital Markets Board and Istanbul Stock Exchange, and led the syndications in public offerings.• Advised companies on financial restructing, business turnarounds and product & market development.

• Conducted the financial and credit analysis, credit pricing & management of a portfolio of large international corporate accounts from diverse industries. • Aligned with and led all banking relations of corporate clients according to global Citibank rules and regulations.