Istanbul, Türkiye
Accomplished Senior Executive with over 25 years of leadership across the energy and infrastructure value chain. From engineering critical gas networks at İGDAŞ to leading global LNG trading operations at Zihni Energy, I have consistently delivered high-impact results in complex regulatory environments. Key Strengths: Strategic Leadership: Managed multi-million dollar EPC projects and budgets up to $82M. Growth Excellence: Scaled subscriber bases from 40K to 110K and increased sales revenue by over 50%. LNG & Trading: Expert in global cargo supply, international contracts (MSPA, FOB, DES), and strategic market analysis. Government & Local Relations: Deep experience navigating EMRA (EPDK) legislations and maintaining high-level relationships with ministries, public entities like BOTAŞ, municipalities, governorships, and other local authorities. I specialize in driving operational efficiency, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering large-scale energy projects from feasibility to final commissioning."
Strategic LNG Supply: Spearheaded the procurement of LNG cargoes from competitive global markets to optimize cost-efficiency for diverse clients. Trading Operations: Established and managed a comprehensive LNG trading system, overseeing all international shipping and trading logistics. Contract Negotiation: Negotiated and finalized complex legal frameworks including NDA, CP Contracts, and MSPA for both FOB and DES transactions. High-Level Representation: Represented the company in public tenders and maintained strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Energy and other governmental bodies.
Budgetary Oversight: Directed an annual company budget of $56M, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with Board of Directors' objectives. EPC Management: Managed a $35M EPC contract, overseeing engineering, procurement, and commissioning of gas distribution networks. Regulatory Compliance: Orchestrated tariff management activities in full compliance with EMRA (EPDK) legislations to determine gas system usage fees. Team Leadership: Led a multidisciplinary team of 58 professionals across sales, technical, and operational departments.
Revenue Generation: Achieved $72M in sales by identifying high-potential target markets and optimizing marketing strategies. Large-Scale Infrastructure: Directed the construction and commissioning of 48 km of BOTAŞ steel pipelines and city gate stations. Financial Modeling: Developed complex financial feasibility studies, including income statements and cash flow forecasting for diverse infrastructure projects. Leadership: Mentored a team of 96 employees, ensuring high standards of safety and project execution.
Market Expansion: Orchestrated marketing campaigns that grew the subscriber base from 40,000 to 110,000, increasing annual sales from $82M to $129M. Gas Volume Management: Successfully managed a total of 2.1 billion cbm in gas sales over 5 years. Project Delivery: Completed infrastructure projects valued at $82M on time and within budget, including 400+ km of steel and PE pipelines.
Network Expansion: Directed the construction and commissioning of 76 km of steel and 210 km of PE pipelines, successfully expanding the regional gas infrastructure. Commercial Growth: Achieved regional targets of 17,000 active users and 350 million cbm in gas sales, generating $60M in revenue. Operational Leadership: Managed all regional budgets, technical operations, and infrastructure contracts while ensuring high standards in project design and GIS mapping.