Elif Tavşancıl is an executive search consultant in Turkey and one of the country’s most accomplished experts in financial services and banking recruitment. With 19 years of combined experience in corporate strategy and executive search, she has a proven track record in identifying and placing senior leadership talent that drives growth and transformation across the financial ecosystem. Elif began her career at Siemens before joining HSBC, where she spent six years in the strategy department. This period provided her with deep insight into how financial institutions operate and evolve in complex markets. Later, she joined Michael Page, where she successfully led executive recruitment projects across all levels in banking. At Page Executive, she further expanded her coverage to include construction, insurance, manufacturing, and industrial sectors — enhancing her ability to connect business strategy with leadership talent. Throughout her career, Elif has delivered complete end-to-end recruitment projects, including building entire banking teams from scratch for both domestic and international institutions. Her sector expertise covers banking, fintech, insurance, private equity, venture capital, M&A boutiques, financial leasing, portfolio management, and consumer finance. Widely recognized as a trusted executive search consultant in Turkey, Elif combines strategic insight with an extensive talent network to deliver high-impact leadership placements. She is known for her precision, integrity, and ability to align organizational strategy with the right executive talent. Whether it’s a CEO for a fast-growing fintech or a senior director for an international bank, Elif Tavşancıl partners with clients as a true leadership hiring consultant to build teams that define the future of financial services in Turkey and beyond.

Giray is an experienced executive search and recruitment professional in EMEA with 16 years of work at the crossroads of technology, business, and talent strategy. Throughout his career, he has successfully identified and placed outstanding talent for mid- to senior-level roles in IT, telecommunications, retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, and engineering. His background covers software, hardware, consulting, and services, allowing him to work effectively with both technical and commercial teams. Beyond these areas, Giray leads C-level and executive search projects across Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe — connecting forward-thinking leaders with key opportunities. With his business-driven approach, he helps organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. As a trusted executive search consultant EMEA, he partners with clients to build high-performing teams.

Bengü Akyürek is a distinguished professional with more than 18 years of experience in the finance sector, where she has played a strategic role in shaping organizational human resources structures. Throughout her career, she has held key leadership positions, driving initiatives in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational development. Her expertise includes leading end-to-end annual recruitment strategies, building sustainable HR frameworks, and aligning talent agendas with business objectives. Bengü’s deep sector knowledge and strategic vision have positioned her as a trusted HR leader in the financial services industry.

Tayfun is a seasoned healthcare and life sciences professional with over 15 years of experience driving profitability and operational excellence in leading organizations across Turkey and the USA. He has held key roles in project management, quality management, strategic resource planning, procurement, and operations, consistently contributing to revenue growth and organizational efficiency. His extensive exposure to various layers of the healthcare ecosystem has equipped him with a deep understanding of both local and global market dynamics, enabling him to bridge strategic vision with operational execution.

Yiğit Kalafatoğlu is a seasoned marketing and digital transformation leader with nearly 20 years of experience driving brand growth, strategic innovation, and digital acceleration in the retail, fintech, and e-commerce industries. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale marketing transformations, built high-performing teams, and shaped powerful brand strategies across multiple sectors. Yiğit is also an experienced entrepreneur, advisor, and academic, with a proven track record in pioneering digital marketing initiatives and advancing industry knowledge through teaching and thought leadership. His unique blend of hands-on marketing expertise and strategic vision enables organizations to unlock growth, adapt to changing markets, and accelerate their digital evolution

Ufuk Eren is a highly respected leader in the healthcare and life sciences sectors with more than 35 years of international experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held multiple senior leadership and board-level positions across Europe, the US, and the Middle East, playing a key role in strategic growth, innovation, and investment within the industry. As a serial entrepreneur, advisor, and thought leader, Ufuk has been at the forefront of transforming healthcare ecosystems, building partnerships, and guiding organizations through complex growth and change journeys. His deep sector knowledge and strategic vision strengthen Nizmara’s executive search and advisory capabilities in healthcare and life sciences.

Mehmet Erisen, with 23 years of comprehensive achievements in financial services, IT consulting, and management consulting, has proven successes in business transformation, IT, technology environments, and operations by leveraging business and technology expertise gathered from different countries, cultures, and multinational companies. He holds an MBA/BS degree in Business Administration and is known for applying best practices and new technology trends.

Murat Saray is a distinguished expert with an outstanding track record of providing customized consulting services. He specializes in transformation management, debt/equity financing, financial modeling, portfolio management, hedging solutions, and fundraising for ventures and funds. With notable leadership skills, Murat has taken on interim CEO and CFO roles in various prominent companies.

Selim Yuna is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of experience in audit, corporate finance, strategy, business development, financial and general management. He has worked in various sectors including electronics, home appliances, energy, telecommunications, real estate, chemicals, entertainment, hospitality, and food and beverage. With a management background in accounting, finance, budgeting, procurement, HR, strategy, and business development departments, Selim supports businesses in growing, increasing profitability, and boosting revenues.