About Us

Dr. Ozan Özerk was involved in numerous start-ups from a young age and has a long track record of establishing successful businesses in the fintech space. Alongside Ozan Elektronik Para, he is the founder of the banking-as-a-service provider OpenPayd, European Merchant Bank and online trading platform Eurotrader.

Özgür Gerçek is a professional with over 26 years of experience in the technology sector, specialising in payment systems and product management. Özgür is a graduate of the Economics Department at Yıldız Technical University.

In his career, he has played key roles in defining national and international sales strategies as the Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at Ozan Elektronik Para, and has developed business processes and customer relationships as the Sales Director at iPara. He has also led business development and corporate sales at companies such as Logicom and HERE Technologies. Özgür has successfully coordinated collaborations across various countries and effectively managed budget and timeline planning for large-scale projects.

In his career spanning over 20 years, Eren Kumcuoğlu has shaped the growth stories of companies in fast-growing sectors such as fintech, gaming, and consumer electronics with innovative strategies. He has demonstrated examples of innovation-focused projects and effective leadership through his roles at leading industry companies like Samsung, Philips, ininal, Martı, Bitci, and InGame Group. With a focus on data analytics, customer acquisition, and conversion optimisation projects, he has added value to companies on both a global and local scale throughout his career.

Having served as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Ozan for over 3 years, Eren played a key role in strategic successes ranging from brand identity development to the rapid growth of the customer base, contributing to Ozan’s leadership position in Turkey’s fintech ecosystem.

As of 2024, Eren has transitioned to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ozan, where he aims to drive the company forward with a focus on optimising organisational operations and achieving sustainable growth.

Cenk began his career at Samsung as a Digital Product Manager, where he led the development of innovative solutions for mobile devices and Smart TV applications. He went on to take on significant roles in product development and software quality teams at global companies such as Siemens, Netmarble, FindHotel, and Yearn. Most recently, at Adyen, one of the world’s leading payment platforms, he optimized test automation strategies, enhanced the efficiency of acquiring products, and led innovative strategies that strengthened cross-team collaboration.

Cenk plays a pivotal role in shaping our product vision, bringing customer-centric innovations to life at Ozan, driving the company toward its growth objectives.

Ömer Duman brings over 30 years of experience in the finance and public sectors. Starting his career in 1989 at the Ministry of Finance, he has held pivotal roles, including Director General of Budget and Accounting, Office of the Chief Prosecutor of the TCA, and Member of both the Bank Council and the Monetary Policy Committee at the Central Bank of Turkiye. His contributions have played a vital role in shaping the country’s economic framework.

Throughout his career, Mr. Duman has demonstrated leadership in the efficient use of public resources and digital transformation projects, earning recognition with multiple awards. On the international stage, he has served as Chair of the Internal Audit Coordination Board, Chair of the Public Accounting Standards Board, Member of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), and Member of the Audit Committee at the Central Bank of Turkiye.

İbrahim Hakkı Polat has over 25 years of experience in finance and the public sector, began his career in 1995 as a Chief Account Specialist at the Ministry of Finance. Throughout his career, he has held critical positions, including Head of the European Union Department at the Directorate General of Budget and Fiscal Control, Deputy Chairman, and Chairman of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), contributing significantly to the development of Turkiye’s financial structure.

Polat has demonstrated leadership in the effective management of public resources, the prevention of financial crimes, and compliance with international financial standards. He has also served in key positions, such as Member of the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority, and Deputy Secretary General for Administrative, Financial, and Technical Services at the Grand National Assembly (TBMM) of Turkiye.