Our Team

Ms. Eser, who completed her B.Sc. at Bilkent University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, received her M.A. degree at Harvard University, Department of Business Administration.

She started her consultancy career at PwC in 2010 as an Analyst / Assistant Consultant and worked in global consultancy firms such as IMS Consulting Group and Accenture in different responsibilities. Between 2018-2024, she worked as Director within KPMG Global Strategy Group.

Ms. Eser has deepened her knowledge in the field of corporate growth and marketing strategies obtained through financial and customer analysis. She has served international and local companies operating in different sectors such as finance, telecom, pharmaceutical and healthcare, retail, fast moving consumer goods, manufacturing, insurance and automotive in different geographies; She led the field teamwork of more than 200 projects. Some of her specialization projects include:

• Market Analysis and Market Development Modeling
• Investment Optimization and Investment Feasibility Analysis
• Developing Market Entry, Investment and Growth Strategies
• Seller Party Commercial Valuation
• Product Group / Product Performance Estimation
• Portfolio Optimization Modeling and Portfolio Management
• Product / Dealer – Distributor / Customer / Bundle Segmentation
• Field Team Optimization and Regional Alignment
• Bonus System Modeling
• Customer Experience Management (CEM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Applications
• Next Best Offer Modeling
• Developing an Alternative Sales Channels Strategy

Ms. Eser, who is a member of TÜSİAD, YASED, AmCham, TKYD, ODD, OSD, has academic and practical knowledge to create and implement solutions in achieving corporate goals and increasing corporate performance including corporate governance standards, best practices, local and international compliance, diagnosing efficiency losses of departments and processes and analyzing and improving strategies and operational processes.

Zeren Meray Deneçli, who is currently working as a Management Consultant at TeoLupus Internal Audit and Risk Management Consultancy, graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics in 1983 and received his Master’s Degree in Economics and Marketing from the same university in 1985.

She has worked at Ernst & Young Audit and Consulting firm for 8 years as audit and tax manager in banking and industrial organizations, established the Entrepreneurship Department and provided consultancy services to foreign investors. She has given seminars on IFRS and GAAP as a trainer.

She has more than 35 years of independent audit, financial management, internal audit, corporate and risk management experience and has worked as a senior manager in the audit and consultancy, tourism and hospitality, energy, health, reinsurance and insurance companies as well as in the printing and cardboard packaging sector in the financial affairs, finance, human resources, procurement and IT departments in charge of various projects.

She has led teams in cash flow planning and management, budget implementation and integration, SOX corporate governance compliance, internal and external audit process analysis, tax, accounting and CMB reporting, financial performance analysis, corporate and risk management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), strategic budget planning.

She served as a member of the Corporate Governance and Early Detection of Risk Committees of the Board of Directors and assumed responsibility for investor relations.  She has worked on various research and projects on sustainability issues. She was awarded as the best Finance Director in the EMEA region for investment incentive management, financial affairs and financing management.  The financing project she was responsible for received the sustainability silver award in the Environmental and Social Innovation Category of the EBRD bank.

She holds a CPA certificate, Independent Audit License, CMB Advanced Level License, Corporate Governance Rating License, Credit Rating Specialist License and Derivative Instruments License. She holds a Corporate Governance and Risk Certificate from BMI Business School & Sorbonne Business School.

She has a good command of English, is registered to Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants, is a member of TURMOB, ACCA organization.

Yilmaz Inan, a graduate of the Istanbul Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences (Marmara University), is also a graduate of the Sociology Department of Istanbul University.

He has worked as an auditor, founder manager at the corporate banking department, loan department manager, and central branch manager at Dışbank.

He has also been a foreign trade company’s general manager and board member.

Information Systems Regulations Compliance, Finance Sector Regulations Compliance, AML-KYC Regulations Compliance, Fraud Investigations, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Control

Ali Has, a Management Consultant at Teolupus Audit Assurance Services and Management Consulting, has graduated from the Business Administration Faculty of Istanbul University. He later completed his Executive MBA graduate studies at Boğaziçi University.  

Having worked for more than 30 years in the finance sector in banks, factoring, and payment institutions, Ali Has started his career in the Foreign Transactions Department of Yapı Kredi Bank and continued at İş Factoring. At BNP Paribas Turkey (TEB), which he joined in 1996, he worked for 5 years as an Internal Auditor/Assistant Internal Auditor and for 10 years as Deputy of the Chief Audit Executive. At T-Bank, which he joined in 2011, he served for 10 years as Chief Audit Executive and for 4 years as Executive Vice President responsible for IT and Operations. After serving 1 year as a Board Member at Paratim Payment Institution, he joined the Teolupus team.  

Throughout his career, Ali Has has specialized in information technologies, information security, project management, operations, internal audit, risk management, internal control, and investigation fields. He has acted as a coordinator during regulatory authority audits and independent information systems audits conducted in the institutions he worked for, and managed relations with regulatory authorities.  

He has served as a member of Executive, Information Systems Strategy and Steering, Asset-Liability, Business Continuity, Information Security, Discipline, Risk, and Compliance committees in the banks he worked at, and has taken roles as a project sponsor, leader, or member in numerous core banking, electronic workflow, new product & service, and regulatory compliance projects.  

Ali Has, who also has experience conducting internal audits in countries such as the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Taiwan, is among the first individuals in Turkey to obtain the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and PIF (Proficiency in International Factoring) certifications.

Cantekin Ertekin has graduated from Akdeniz University Business Administration Faculty. He has MSc. Of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Economy. He has worked as an auditor at KPMG, Koçtaş, and Hyundai. He has run various projects in information security. He currently works in the insurance sector as an IT governor.

He has the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certificate. He provides information security, data protection law, innovation, and agile transformation training.

He speaks moderate-level English and Spanish.

Mehmet Tayfur Doğan was born in Amasya in 1960. After Şehremini High School, he graduated from Erciyes University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He started his career at school by working as an apprentice during summer holidays in molding shops and plastic injection workshops. He worked as a Method Engineer at Netaş for five years. In 1992, then he was appointed as Engineering Manager at Netaş Azerbaijan factory. On his return to Turkey, he continued his career as a Manager with other companies. He took on the leadership role in nearly 100 projects.

• Universal Electronics Quality Manager.
• Penta Telecommunications Quality Manager.
• Özbakan Machinery Quality Manager.
• Turkish Airlines A.O Quality Management and Development Manager.

He retired in 2018 and continued working as a consultant, mainly in the defense industry.

SAHA Istanbul Document Management.

Membership of MİHENG National Aviation Industry Committee and participation in AS 91000 working group.

TRTEST (Ankara) General Manager Advisor. Document System Design and Installation.

TTAF (Istanbul) General Manager Advisor. Production process improvements for Aircraft, Helicopters, White Goods wiring harnesses, and electronic system cables.

Teolupus Document System Design and Installation.

Areas of expertise

• Quality Document System Setup
• QMS Auditor
• Management Consultancy
• Design Management
• Process improvement
• Maintenance Management
• Supplier Management and design
• Steel roof, stadium overpass building production process.
• Electronic circuit and system production process. (Vcd-Axiel-Smd)
• Airline company management and certification process
• Cable preparation and production process
• Plastic manufacturing process
• Socks production process

Social activities

Erciyes University Solar Energy Laboratory was established in 1980

Design management and documentation presentations at universities.

Yeditepe University 2005 Tübitak Formula G project consultancy.

Hobbies

Travel (41 Countries Currently). Camping and caravan design production. Home Workshops. Photography. Automobile repair

Foreign languages ​​are known at the level of working activity

English, German. Russian (Cyrillic). Azerbaijani Turkish (Cyrillic-Latin).

İsmail Taşlıca, a management consultant specializing in production at Teolupus Internal Audit and Risk Management Consulting, graduated from Middle East Technical University as a Metallurgical Engineer in 1983.

He started his career at Hisar Metal and Mining Company. After two years as a Shift Manager, he started working as a Chief Engineer in Precious Metals Alloy Shop at Şişecam Cam Elyaf Company. In 2001, he became a Technical Manager; in 2011, he retired. 

After his retirement, he started supporting the firms as a freelance technical consultant. Moreover, he shared his 27 years of experience with students at Marmara University as a lecturer.

Having worked for seven years in Aktive Metallurgy, he has become a member of the Teolupus family.

Levent Urs, acting as a management consultant in logistics and inventory management at Teolupus Internal Audit and Risk Management Consulting, graduated from Marmara University with a B.A. in Economics in 1990. He also holds an MBA degree from Istanbul University. With increasing managerial responsibilities, Levent has worked in leading multinational FMCG companies like Mondelez International, Cadbury Turkey, Marsa KJS, Nestle, and LC Waikiki.

He has worked in managerial posts both in-country and EMEA region levels in sales and supply chain functions. His supply chain experience ranges from logistics to foreign trade, planning, purchasing, and customer service management. He has also managed ERP and Transformation projects at national and EMEA levels in line with these expertise areas.

He currently gives consultancy on ERP Project Management Applications.

Ayhan Çevik graduated from Istanbul Commercial Sciences Academy. He is a management consultant in finance and accounting at Teaolupus Internal Audit and Risk Management Consulting. He has experience in banking, finance, accounting, and hotel industries. He has worked at Akbank as an auditor, branch manager/Istanbul regional manager, and assistant general manager at Vakifbank.

He has also worked at Taksim Hotel management as a general manager. He has a Certified Public Accountant and Independent Auditor certificate. He is a member of the Internal Audit Committee at the Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants and knows English.

İpek Gürsoy completed her undergraduate studies in Engineering at Çukurova
University as the top student in her class, and then earned her Master’s and
Doctorate degrees in Business Administration at the same university.
After teaching in an academic environment for three years during her Master's and
Doctorate studies, she continued her work in the private sector.
Starting her career in the private sector in 1991, Ipek Gürsoy has over 35 years of
experience in the fields of finance/internal audit, and control/human resources/general
management.
Ipek Gürsoy spent 15 years in management positions and 16 years as a consultant.
From 1995 to 2010, she worked in management positions in finance and internal
audit departments.
Since 2010, she has provided consultancy services to numerous companies in the
areas of general management, internal audit and control, human resources, and
finance.
She specializes particularly in tourism, hotel, travel agency, energy, and mining
sectors.
Additionally, by identifying the problems of many companies operating in the
technology, healthcare, watchmaking, convention and exhibition centers, human
resources, personnel supply, vehicle rental, composite stone, associations, and
software sectors on-site, she has also developed solution proposals and
management strategies.
She has also provided consultancy services to many firms regarding the
establishment or reorganization of financial affairs, human resources, and internal
audit systems; the implementation of internal control systems; the management of
purchasing and inventory management systems, and the redesign of management
reporting.
Some of the service sector companies she has served include:
-Dedeman Holding and Dedeman Hotels
-ABC Tourism
-İntra Tourism
-VIP Tourism
-Turing Tourism ve Triptik Corporation
-Detur Tourism

-Sirkeci Hotels Group
-Fest Travel
-Decar Auto Rent
-BRF Platform Group
-Lütfü Kırdar Congress Palace
-Dekon Tourism
-Test Diagnostic Centers
-Prokon Tourism
– Tourism Investors Association
-Alpha Event Health Services
-Depark Aquapark Services
Some of the manufacturing sector companies she has served include:
-Türk Maadin Mining
-Dedeman Mining
-Evofone Group (Xiaomi)
-Merkez Waches (Momentus)
-Detaş Composed Stone Manufacturing
-Kur Construction
-Teknomobil Technology

Mr. Özkavcı graduated from the Hotel and Service Department of a Private Tourism
and Hotel Management Vocational High School in 1996, and completed his studies at
Anadolu University’s Tourism Department in 1989.
He has held management positions in various companies in the accommodation and
Food sectors listed below.
His areas of expertise can be summarized as bakery chef, franchise system setup,
and operational cost management.
Between 2004 and 2027, he served as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board /
Member of the Board of Directors of UFRAD (International Franchise Association).
He is still in supporter member status.
Between 2011 and 2015, he served as the Founding Vice President of HİSAD
(Hygiene and Sanitation Association).
He is fluent in English.
Work experience
Sweet Temptations Turkey | Founder & Brand Owner 2010 – 2025
He founded the Sweet Temptations brand in the bakery sector and actively
managed it for 15 years. • Diversified its business groups by launching the
sub-brands "Sweet Kitchen" and "Sweet Airlines".
Provided event organization, private label production, and cafe management
services to corporate firms.
Organized workshops specializing in cupcakes and cookies.
MNL Food Industry and Trade Ltd. Co. (Manolya Bakeries) | General Manager 2021
– 2023
Completed the installation and operational processes of the new production
facility (factory) in a short period of 45 days.
Established the store and factory organizational structure, identified new
branch locations, and managed the lease and supplier contract processes.
Dilek Bakeries | General Manager 2010 – 2011 / 2015 – 2016
Increased efficiency by reorganizing store and factory operations. • Developed
the franchise system and created the brand's growth strategies. • Conducted
international market research to determine new store locations and managed
contract processes. • Opened numerous local stores.

Cold Stone Creamery | General Manager 2012 – 2014
Launched the second largest ice cream brand in the USA in Turkey and
introduced the brand to the market.
Established the Turkish headquarters office, completed infrastructure work,
and brought the franchise network to life. • Achievement: Won the "Best
Opening Country of 2013" award among 30 countries and received the award
presented in Japan.
Manolya Bakeries | General Manager 2009 – 2010
Managed the reorganization of 9 stores and production facilities, and
completed the transition process of production to the frozen system. •
Between 2010 – 2012, ensured the structuring of the Istanbul sales network of
Manolya products through Sweet Temptations.
Değirmen Bakeries | General Manager 2004 – 2009
Managed the repositioning and reorganization processes of the brand after the
acquisition of 13 stores and 1 factory.
Established 40 new stores, all franchises, and ensured the growth of the
network.
Business Development: Expanded sales channels by setting up a product
stands in 300 gas stations within 6 months; enabled expansion outside
Istanbul has 4 different distributorship structures.
Managed the production and logistics operations of 450 different products
daily with a staff of approximately 1,000 people.
Dedeman Holding | Tourism Division Operational Cost Controller 2000 – 2004
Conducted operational audits of 17 hotels within the holding and integrated the
standard "Cost Control" system into all businesses. • Served as a controller
and trainer in the opening processes of hotels in Moldova and Uzbekistan. •
Prepared "Cost Control Manuals" for Dedeman Tourism Division to ensure
uniform application in hotels and provided training to relevant personnel.
Ataköy C Motels | Operational Cost Controller 1998 – 2000
Managed the cost control processes of the 200-room facility, 5000-person
restaurant, motor camp and camping areas, and gas station under the
supervision of the Board of Directors.
Princess Hotels | Operational Cost Controller 1995 – 1998
Managed the cost control and financial reporting processes of Rock House
Cafe, Sea House, and Sport House Restaurant businesses.
Rifle Sportswear | Operator 1993 – 1995
Operated stores as an operator.

Neckermann.de GmbH (Germany)
Paradise Apart Hotel | Cost Controller (1989 – 1991): Undertook the setup and
management of the warehouse, cash register, check-control and cost control
units in the 305-apartment facility.
Club Aldiana | Cost Controller (1986 – 1989): Managed operational cost
management units (warehouse, cash register, and check-control) in a 900-bed
facility. Education

Education
Private Tourism and Hotel Management Vocational High School, Istanbul (1986
graduate)
Hotel and Service Department
Anadolu University, Tourism Department (not completed)

Volunteer Experiences
Ufrad International Franchise Association
Chairman of the Supervisory Board on the Board of Directors
Dates of volunteer work: 2004 – 2020
Duration of volunteer work: 16 years
Purpose: Economic Empowerment

ROTARY International
Dates of volunteer work: 2005 – 2008
Duration of volunteer work: 3 years
Purpose: Social Services

HİSAD Hygiene and Sanitation Association
Vice Chairman of the Board
Dates of Volunteer Work: 2011 – 2015
Duration of Volunteer Work: 4 years
Purpose: Education, Especially on Hygiene

Travelers Club
Member
Dates of Volunteer Work: 2004 – 2006
Duration of Volunteer Work: 2 years
Purpose: Art and Culture

Hüseyin Turna who is CPA, Independent Auditor and Court Expert specializes in financial consulting, independent auditing, and being a court expert. He graduated from Anadolu University Faculty of Business Administration in 1996. Following his undergraduate studies, he developed his international perspective by completing the Pre-MBA program at the University of Maine in 2002.

Mr. Turna has been working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 2000, specializing in financial consulting and accounting services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

During this term, he has played an active role in the establishment of companies, system installations, and public reporting processes, contributing to the strengthening of the financial structures of numerous businesses. Mr. Turna has also served as an independent auditor since 2013, reviewing companies’ financial statements within the framework of international standards and assessing their reliability. He has also served as a court expert since 2015, providing technical and financial expertise. Mr. Turna, who prioritizes continuous learning and development throughout his professional life, has participated in numerous national and international training programs. He has specialized in internal auditing, independent auditing standards, forensic accounting, fraud auditing, institutionalization, internal control, and financial reporting standards, enhancing his theoretical and practical knowledge. In 2024, he successfully completed the “Forensic Accounting and Fraud Audit Practices” training organized by the International Dublin University & Fraud Audit Corporation. That same year, he was awarded the 30th Anniversary Certificate of Honor by the Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants and the Certificate of Honor by the Izmir Chamber of Certified Public Accountants for his contributions to the field of “Internal Control and Internal Auditing.”

Today, Hüseyin Turna, who continues his professional experience in consulting, auditing, and being a court expert, aims to instill financial discipline in businesses and establish transparent and reliable financial management processes.

He enjoys table tennis, hiking, and rafting.

Ümit Köksal works as a Management Consultant at Teolupus Internal Audit and Risk Management Consulting. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Marmara University.

Then he obtained a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance at Marmara University, which affords him advanced knowledge and expertise in the areas of corporate finance, regulatory compliance, and accounting principles. He is a seasoned professional. He began his career as a financial accounting supervisor at Fresenius Medical Care Turkey in 2004.

After that, he led a financial accounting and reporting team at Pratt & Whitney (Turkish Engine Center), and more recently, he played strategic managerial roles at WAT Motor (Koç Group company), Sanovel Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Evyap Holding Inc., where he was responsible for conducting financial performance analysis, developing strategic financial models for new investments with high ROI, managing ERP based financial transition projects, and overseeing accounting and valuation policy settlements, and preparing financial forecasting estimates.

Efsun Amani Aktaş graduated from Tabriz University’s Business Administration Faculty.

She successfully completed her Master’s degree in Accounting and Auditing from Istanbul Aydın University.

She began her career as an accounting staff in the office of SMMM Hüseyin İpek. Throughout her tenure, she joined Teolupus Internal Audit and Risk Management Consultancy. She actively participated in various projects involving Internal Audit, Risk Management, ERP, and Training services, gaining valuable experience in the field.

She is currently devoted to ongoing projects that aim to align with legislation, showcasing her dedication to ensuring clients’ compliance and regulatory adherence.

In addition to her contributions to Teolupus in marketing, she also plays a vital role in content preparation and visual design for the company’s Social Media and Website, showcasing her versatile skill set.

Fluent in Azerbaijani and Persian, she possesses excellent language skills that enable effective communication with diverse individuals and cultures.

She graduated from Kayseri Erciyes University / Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration in 2013.

She started her career in the Sales / Marketing department at QNB Finansbank A.Ş. in 2013 and worked for 5 years as an Official. She then transferred to CK Boğaziçi Elektrik A.Ş. in 2019 and worked in the Sales and After-Sales Service department as a Customer Relations Specialist for 3 years.

In the fields of sales and after-sales marketing, she has the following certificates:

• Share Markets
• Debt instruments markets
• Deposit products and sales mode principles
• Segem certificate
• Laundering and prevention of proceeds of crime
• Consumer law changes
• Prevention of abuse
• Business continuity

 She is fluent in English. 

As of 2024, she will continue her career as an Internal Audit Assistant Specialist at Teolupus Internal Audit and Risk Management Consultancy.

She received her master’s degree in Labor Economics from the Azerbaijan State University of Economics. To enhance her competence in the human resources field, she successfully completed training in Human Resource Management at the Istanbul Business Administration Institute and the London School of Business and Administration.

Starting in the field of human resources, she gained significant experience in international hotel chains and various service sectors. During this time, she played an active role in numerous areas, including recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, training and development, and digitalization of HR processes.

Following her corporate experience, she founded her own consulting company, Umano Group, in 2023, offering consulting services in human resources and accounting to SMEs. She led the development of HR infrastructure, workforce planning, internal policy development, orientation processes, training, and strategic HR projects.

She has experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Her professional expertise includes developing client value strategies.

She speaks English and Russian at a professional level.