Board of Directors

Emre TEZMEN – Chairman of the Board

Emre Tezmen is a CFA-certified financial analyst with 27 years of experience in Turkey's capital markets. He graduated with High Academic Achievement from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Economics Department in 1995 and completed his MBA at VUB-Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 1997 with Distinction. Tezmen has held senior positions in research and corporate sales departments, led the E-seans online trading platform, and founded Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. (2005), Arena Finans Faktoring (2015), Tera Portföy Yönetim A.Ş. (2020), TRA Bilişim, and Tera Yatırım Bankası (2023). He also established Tera Financial Investment Advisory in London to serve institutional investors globally.

Gül Ayşe ÇOLAK – Vice Chairman of the Board

Gül Ayşe Çolak completed her undergraduate degree at Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, and earned her MBA at the University of San Diego. With nearly 30 years in the financial sector, she began her career in banking and held positions such as Head of Research, Strategist, and Equity Analyst. She joined Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. as Research Director in 2005 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board. Çolak is a CFA charterholder and has contributed to numerous successful projects, including international investment initiatives.

Emir Münir SARPYENER – Board Member

Emir M. Sarpyener holds a bachelor's degree in International Business/Marketing from Marmara University and an MBA in Business/International Finance from The American University, Washington D.C. With 30 years in the financial sector, he has served in banking, research management, and portfolio management roles. He was CEO of Raymond James Yatırım Menkul Kıymetler A.Ş. and later held senior positions at Aura Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Sarpyener joined Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. as Board Advisor and became a Board Member in April 2023. He has extensive experience in capital markets, asset management, M&A, and international investor relations.

Kadir BOY – Independent Board Member

Born in 1956 in Geyve, Kadir Boy graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences in 1979. He started his career as Assistant Financial Auditor at the Ministry of Finance in 1980 and rose to the position of Deputy Undersecretary by 2004. He retired in 2005 after holding senior positions in tax and audit administration, including multiple supervisory roles in real estate investment companies. He is proficient in English.

Gürkan PARLAKAÇ – Independent Board Member

Gürkan Parlakaç is an experienced investor and entrepreneur with expertise in organizational and business development. He operates globally in e-sports arenas, mobile gaming, blockchain, and payment systems. Currently, he manages start-up and venture capital investments at Tera Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., focusing on gaming and advanced technology ecosystems. He has previously held leadership roles in advertising, event management, and production companies, demonstrating strong analytical, operational, and investor relations skills.