Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
📌 With over 30 years of experience in domestic and international journalism, I have lately specialized in the intricate world of financial economy in the last decade. I am now a columnist for Turkish economy focused news portal Borsatek, covering international and local financial developments. I served as senior financial journalist recently for Mergermarket (London-based) (and Forbes Turkiye) where I provided deep-dive analysis and scoops on private and public companies that bridge the gap between complex financial data and compelling narrative. Core Expertise: 💡 Deal Coverage: M&A, IPOs, and fundraising rounds for PE/VC firms and startups. 💡 Capital Markets: Comprehensive reporting on ECM and DCM landscapes. 💡 Strategic Network: Decades of experience navigating international and local news outlets. 💡 Local and regional: Deep understanding and coverage of elections and politics in and around Turkey Key Board Memberships: Veteran board member for organizations including 🧩 Darüşşafaka Alumni Association (Former Board Member) 🧩 Darüşşafaka Sports Club (Former Board Member) 🧩 Turkish Basketball Federation (Former Board Member) 🧩 Contemporary Journalists Association (Former Board Member)
• Developing insightful articles covering local and international ECM and DCM developments. • Conducting forward-looking analyses of economic, political, and geopolitical trends. • Collaborating with Borsatek to enhance public understanding of complex financial and political topics. • Leveraged extensive experience in local politics and economy from previous roles in leading media outlets.
• Researched and reported on both local and international significant mergers and acquisitions for Mergermarket, serving the global investment community. • Collaborated with investment banks, private equity firms, and corporate advisors to deliver timely and accurate news and market-moving scoops. • Developed forward-looking insights into market trends, enhancing subscribers' decision-making processes.
• Penned insightful features analyzing trends at the intersection of technology, finance, and the business community. • Conducted in-depth analysis of developments shaping the economy, providing valuable insights for readers. • Collaborated with industry experts to ensure accurate and relevant content, enhancing the publication's credibility.
• Reported on the latest developments in competition policy and market analysis for PaRR. • Monitored Competition Authority decisions to provide timely insights and updates. • Analyzed local market trends and regional reflections to inform stakeholders.
• Wrote forward-looking business intelligence on private equity and venture capital in the EMEA region. • Conducted interviews with leading figures from VC and PE firms globally to gather insights. • Broke exclusive stories for both Unquote and Mergermarket, enhancing the publication's reputation.