Batu Yazan

Director of IT, Security @Getir | ex-Hepsiburada

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Seasoned IT and Information Security Director with a proven track record in governance, compliance, and risk-resilient technology strategies. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions that protect critical assets and enable sustainable growth. My expertise spans IT governance, capacity and performance management, SOX & ITGC compliance, PCI DSS compliance, and enterprise risk management. I am skilled in building high-performance teams, implementing secure architectures, and driving change management initiatives that strengthen cybersecurity posture while optimizing operations. With a security-first leadership approach, I align technology investments with organizational resilience, ensuring business continuity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in rapidly evolving threat landscapes.

Experience

  • Director of IT & Information Security at Getir
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Director of Information Security & IT Compliance at Hepsiburada (NASDAQ: HEPS)
    Sep 2020 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Senior IT Security Audit Consultancy Manager at Forvis Mazars Türkiye
    Aug 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Information Security Manager at iyzico
    May 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • IT Internal Control and Compliance Assistant Manager at ICBC Turkey
    Aug 2015 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos