Ekrem Tokay

Brief info

Over 30 years of experience in leading and managing large and public corporations.

Former Group CFO of Turkcell between 1995/2005, the leading mobile operator in Turkey listed on NYSE.

Managed issuing the first US high yield corporate bond offerings done by a Turkish corporate in 1998 and 1999 with amount of 300 m USD and 400 m USD respectively.

Managed one of the largest European private sector bank syndications done by a Turkish corporate. Syndications amounted to 575 m USD and 550 m USD in 1998 and 1999.

Executed the first and only IPO by a Turkish corporate in both New York and Istanbul Stock Exchange in year 2000.

Implemented corporate governance rules imposed by Sarbanes Oxley at Turkcell and Turkcell Group companies.

Co-Founder of Vegatel , a company operated in telecom, call center, mobile value added services, e-trade and training with over 500 headcounts between 2006/2014.

Angel Investor actively investing in startups in sectors such as online betting, online recruitment, online food delivery.
Academically,

Undergraduate degree: Marmara University in Turkey
MBA degree (management): Marmara University