Description

Seasoned investment professional with 17 years’ experience in private equity, M&A, and executive management across

diverse sectors including healthcare, technology, energy, and consumer goods. Proven track record of leading full investment

lifecycles, contributing to a cumulative AUM of over $500M. Significant impact delivered through board roles in high-growth

companies, including a 7X exit. Experienced in leading large teams and engaging effectively with co-investors, C-suite, and

board members. Brings clarity and leadership to complex transactions, stakeholder dynamics, and operational challenges.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Istanbul (up to 50km)

Test Tasit Muayene Istasyonları (a Bridgepoint Private Equity company)
Advisor
September 2024 - Today (1 year and 9 months)
İstanbul, Türkiye
• Advised on pre-M&A efforts by preparing information memorandum and financial model, supporting valuation, investor discussions, and strategic decision-making
Supplementler.com (Dikey Vitamin Group, a Nestle subsidiary)
Executive Committee Director
February 2022 - December 2023 (1 year and 10 months)
İstanbul, Türkiye
Leading omnichannel vitamins and supplements player in Turkey (~$60M sales)
• Served on the Executive Committee, shaping and executing company strategy while guiding 5 Group Directors, 11 Directors, and a total team of 480; ensured alignment across all functions and drove organizational performance
• Assessed M&A opportunities and led the acquisition of Nab Aromatherapy, a high-growth brand in Turkey's natural cosmetics sector, strengthening product diversification
• Implemented a robust monthly budgeting process and restructured financial reporting, improving forecasting accuracy and enabling more strategic decision-making at the executive level
• Led Growth Business units; delivering 110% Net Sales and 128% EBITDA growth in 2023 (TL), outperforming targets
Maxis Private Equity / Is Private Equity (Is Bank's Investment arms)
Managing Director
April 2021 - February 2022 (10 months)
İstanbul, Türkiye
• Evaluated investment opportunities across consumer goods, manufacturing, technology and energy sectors with
investment sizes of $5M to $50M, played a key role in managing the fund with AUM over $400M
• Co-led the full investment lifecycle, including industry evaluation, due diligence, deal structuring, contract negotiations,
and preparation of Board and Investment Committee materials
• Executed two of Maxis & Is Private Equity’s most recent investments: Radore, Turkey’s largest independent data center,
and Polat Energy, a leading renewable energy player with ~700 MW capacity
• Held key Board, Steering Committee, and Investment Committee roles, driving strategic decisions & investments
o Board Member: Radore (led budgeting and successful partial exit process)
o Board Member: Polat Energy (largest investment and exit in the firm’s history, with $41M investment & $300M exit,
driving significant value creation)
o Chairman: Nevotek & Board Member of Koridor Inc. (Nevotek’s startup investment in U.S., led fundraising efforts)
o Board Member of Turkmed Dialysis (exited to founder)
o Steering Committee Member: TatilBudur.com (Turkey’s 2nd largest tour operator)
o Maxis Clean Energy and Maxis VC Investment Committee Memberships