Phone Number: +90 5322271414
ERTAN TÜRKMEN
Partner
Highly experienced M&A and finance executive with a proven track record in leading and advising over 30 M&A transactions (both buy-side and sell-side) across multiple industries, including hospitality, F&B, information technology & digitalization, construction, media, manufacturing, and logistics. A strategic leader in corporate transformation, change management, and financial restructuring, driving business growth through corporate governance, valuation, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
Currently engaged in M&A project management and executive finance education, delivering specialized university courses and private corporate training on financial strategy, valuation, and deal execution.
Currently engaged in M&A project management and executive finance education, delivering specialized university courses and private corporate training on financial strategy, valuation, and deal execution.
Education
Ph.D. in Banking, Marmara University.
Master’s in Banking, Marmara University.
B.A. in Economics, Marmara University.
ACCA (UK), CPA (USA), SMMM (Turkey) (inactive).
Master’s in Banking, Marmara University.
B.A. in Economics, Marmara University.
ACCA (UK), CPA (USA), SMMM (Turkey) (inactive).
Experience
Self-Employed & Akuğur Consultancy – Consultant, Board Member (May 2018 – Present). Led M&A advisory, due diligence, and corporate transformation projects. Advised major firms in F&B, media, technology, and logistics sectors.
Kaya Group (Hospitality, Retail, Construction, Energy, Aviation) – CFO (May 2023 – Nov 2023). Managed IPO preparations and financial structuring across multiple business units.
Turkish Tourism Promotion & Development Agency – Deputy General Manager (Dec 2019 – Jun 2021). Oversaw finance, compliance, strategy, IT, and destination management.
Doğuş Group – Galataport Project SPV – Founding Executive Board Member & CFO (Nov 2014 – Apr 2018). Secured €1.1 billion funding for a €1.7 billion project.
Doğuş Group – Doğuş Restaurant Entertainment and Management (DREAM) – CFO (Apr 2012 – Oct 2014). Managed 16 M&A deals and expanded the F&B business to 19 countries.
Johnson & Johnson Medical – Manager (Apr 2006 – Mar 2008). Led the M&A process for integrating 11 distributors.
Siemens Business Services – Finance & Commercial Director (Feb 2001 – Mar 2006). Led digital transformation and IT outsourcing projects.
PwC (New York, Warsaw, Istanbul) – Audit Manager/Supervisor (Sep 1991 – Jan 2001). Led financial audits, IPOs, and M&A advisory projects.
Kaya Group (Hospitality, Retail, Construction, Energy, Aviation) – CFO (May 2023 – Nov 2023). Managed IPO preparations and financial structuring across multiple business units.
Turkish Tourism Promotion & Development Agency – Deputy General Manager (Dec 2019 – Jun 2021). Oversaw finance, compliance, strategy, IT, and destination management.
Doğuş Group – Galataport Project SPV – Founding Executive Board Member & CFO (Nov 2014 – Apr 2018). Secured €1.1 billion funding for a €1.7 billion project.
Doğuş Group – Doğuş Restaurant Entertainment and Management (DREAM) – CFO (Apr 2012 – Oct 2014). Managed 16 M&A deals and expanded the F&B business to 19 countries.
Johnson & Johnson Medical – Manager (Apr 2006 – Mar 2008). Led the M&A process for integrating 11 distributors.
Siemens Business Services – Finance & Commercial Director (Feb 2001 – Mar 2006). Led digital transformation and IT outsourcing projects.
PwC (New York, Warsaw, Istanbul) – Audit Manager/Supervisor (Sep 1991 – Jan 2001). Led financial audits, IPOs, and M&A advisory projects.
Track Record
Led and advised over 30 M&A projects, covering both buy-side and sell-side transactions, with expertise in due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.
Industry expertise spanning hospitality, F&B, IT & digitalization, construction, media, manufacturing, and logistics.
Managed IPO preparations and corporate governance improvements for leading firms.
Strategic financial leadership across multinational companies, ensuring sustainable growth through operational and financial restructuring.
Strong international business exposure, having worked across Türkiye, the US, Europe, and Central Asia.
Industry expertise spanning hospitality, F&B, IT & digitalization, construction, media, manufacturing, and logistics.
Managed IPO preparations and corporate governance improvements for leading firms.
Strategic financial leadership across multinational companies, ensuring sustainable growth through operational and financial restructuring.
Strong international business exposure, having worked across Türkiye, the US, Europe, and Central Asia.
International Experience
Azerbaijan (AZ)
United Kingdom (GB)
Georgia (GE)
Kazakhstan (KZ)
Libya (LY)
Poland (PL)
Turkey (TR)
United States of America (US)
United Kingdom (GB)
Georgia (GE)
Kazakhstan (KZ)
Libya (LY)
Poland (PL)
Turkey (TR)
United States of America (US)
Sector Expertise
Agriculture
Retail
Food
Industrials
Information technology
Media
Energy
Real Estate Activities
Tourism
Retail
Food
Industrials
Information technology
Media
Energy
Real Estate Activities
Tourism
Sarıyer / Istanbul
Tarabya Mah. Tunç Köprü Sk. No: 11 D İç Kapı No: 4
-, Sarıyer / Istanbul
Türkiye
-, Sarıyer / Istanbul
Türkiye
