Decant Group

As CFO, I focus on transforming the financial landscape of Decant Group, a pioneering online marketplace for whisky and spirits.  

• Developed and executed a zero-based budgeting model, resulting in improved resource allocation and cost efficiency.  
• Led a successful £875k crowdfunding initiative, attracting significant investor interest and support.  
• Established a £500k revolving credit facility, enhancing the company's capacity for cask acquisitions and market expansion.

Chief Financial Officer

Mage Biotechnologies

• Oversaw financial strategy and operations at Mage Biotechnologies, driving fiscal health and sustainability.  
• Led successful fundraising initiatives, including updating investor decks to attract potential investors.  
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting and analysis, improving decision-making processes.

Fractional CFO

Master Injector

Aventur

Investor & Advisor

• Led the financial strategy for Aventur, a pioneering FinTech startup, enhancing personal finance management.  
• Drove process improvements within the finance function, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.  
• Successfully raised £2.0m from angel investors, extending the company's runway by 24 months.

Chicago Atlantic

Chicago Atlantic’s opportunistic credit strategy seeks to capitalize on North American investment opportunities that are time-sensitive, complex, or in dislocated markets such as cannabis, where we believe risk is fundamentally mispriced. Chicago Atlantic targets investments with the following core qualities:
* 12% net cash returns per annum, distributed quarterly, with potential net IRRs of 15%+ due to equity kickers
* Low correlation to financial markets and the macroeconomy
* Secured by first liens on assets including equipment, working capital, and real estate, whenever applicable; supplement with various forms of guarantees including personal, validity, and parent guarantees, whenever applicable
* Short-term maturities of up to 5 years (target 2-3 year terms) with 5-year amortization
* Loan amounts typically between $1mm to $50mm+
* Offshore feeder available for tax-exempt investors (IRAs, foundations, etc.) and foreign investors

Koç University

I am a visiting lecturer in MBA and MS in Finance programs at Koc University. I teach Financial Econometrics and Valuation lectures to graduate students since 2013. 

During my PhD studies and my professional work experience, I realized my desire to channel my knowledge to a wider audience. Since 2013, I transferred this accumulated knowledge to more than 200 students at Koc University, where I taught Financial Econometrics and Company Valuation in MS in Finance and MBA programs. 

During my 15 years of professional work experience mostly in the area of investment advisory, I have learned about economic drivers and dynamics as well as various industries (banking, insurance, oil & gas, aviation, building materials, metals & mining, etc.) in the Emerging Markets space. I get acquainted with different capital markets products such as equity, fixed income and derivative instruments and advised institutional investors that have different investment criteria and horizons. Combining my strong academic background and theoretical knowledge in the area of Finance and my professional experience in the Finance industry, I helped students understand the theory behind key financial concepts along with their real world applications and I received good student reviews on these lectures.

Visiting Lecturer in Finance

King's College London

• Developed and delivered an 8-week lecture series on Emerging Market Finance, focusing on macroeconomic trends.  
• Conducted a 2-week Valuation Workshop for the MS in Finance Program, enhancing students' practical skills.  
• Utilized case studies from emerging markets to provide real-world insights, fostering critical thinking.

easyHire 

At easyHire, I played a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of the company, focusing on strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. My efforts in fundraising and process improvement significantly contributed to our mission of making equipment hire accessible and affordable across Europe.

Mintus

I continued my role as CFO at Mintus on a part-time basis maintaining key finance functions such as financial reporting and analysis, regulatory compliance, budgeting and forecasting, and fundraising.

► I was the Chief Financial Officer at Mintus Group, an alternative investment platform that specializes in fine art. I built the finance function from scratch and developed the company’s cash flow, budgeting, and financial reporting systems in 3 months and achieved 20% in cost savings. 

► I was also responsible for Mintus' sales and distribution efforts. I developed business relationships with more than 30 financial institutions, wealth managers, and family offices and signed a number of distribution agreements to scale the institutional side of the business. 

► I also managed and led the the direct sales team. My team raised $4m from individual investors within 6 months after the launch of Mintus platform.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd

► I worked as a senior wealth manager at Bank. J. Safra Sarasin, covering high net worth individuals and corporates in Turkey, the Balkans, Greece, and Israel. 

► I raised and managed a client book of $130m and advised these clients on their multi-asset portfolios. My previous experience in the capital markets allowed me to establish a view on global equity, debt, and FX markets and advise clients to build a diversified portfolio with the best possible returns. 

► I also helped my clients plan for retirement and succession planning by putting together different and efficient structures.

Director, Private Banking

With over 20 years of experience in finance, I have a proven track record of delivering value for my clients and stakeholders. I have extensive expertise in corporate finance, financial modeling, valuation, capital budgeting, and investor relations. I am also an angel investor, a lecturer, and a rated ex-equity research analyst. I am passionate about helping innovative businesses achieve their goals and creating value for their stakeholders.

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