Discover the members of our team
Since 2006, ERAI Turkey has been offering its expertise thanks to a competent and operational team in the field. This qualified team has many years of experience in professional life and will help you take your first steps on the Turkish market. Here are the profiles of each of our team members:
Simay KOCAOĞLAN SOYLU
Director
After graduating from the Department of International Relations and Political Science from Galatasaray University, Simay first went on to a career in business development with the position as a representative at the French bank CIC in Istanbul. Since then, she made a long-term commitment to business development in the Turkish market and became the country manager of ERAI Turkey in 2009.
She took over the shares of ERAI Turkey in 2015, as the owner/director of the company, she continued her works to offer concrete solutions to international companies still very keen to discover the Turkish market. She is highly experienced in business development and business management activities.
Ilgaz AKYÜREK
Project ManagerGraduated from the University of Istanbul, our Project Manager Ilgaz is an expert in social media management, online communication, consumer behavior analysis, and extensive market research in areas such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), technology, and media. She is also experienced in public relations and event management. She is conducting the online marketing activities of ERAI Turkey together with her other duties. She has been a member of the ERAI Turkey team since 2017.
Tulay CAN
Project ManagerWith a French-Turkish profile and a degree from the University of Lyon Lumières, Tülay worked for French companies from various sectors in Turkey, France, and Luxembourg in different departments. She is multilingual and has intercultural skills. She is experienced in project management, business development, market research, customer relationship management, online marketing, and training/workshops organizations for companies. She has been working in the ERAI Turkey team since 2019.
Nehir KOSTEK
HR & Finance SpecialistNehir is the mainstay of the team, with strong experience in human resources and accounting, she has been in charge of the administrative services, payroll and financial tasks of the company since 2014.
Celalettin KÜLTEKİN
Finance & Accounting ManagerA graduate of Istanbul University, Faculty of Business Administration, Celalettin has specialized in tax auditing and accounting for more than 25 years. After 13 years of experience as an independent financial consultant, he joined our team as Finance and Accounting Manager. He is a solution-oriented and experienced manager in the finance department.
Ezgi CEYLAN
Executive AssistantEzgi supports the whole team as well as the staff of ERAI Turkey to facilitate the communication and also the administrative tasks of each and everyone within our offices. She is responsible for the daily activities of the office.
Pelin YILDIZ
Consultant in MarketingA Graduate of Paris-Sorbonne University with post graduate work experience in the United States, India, and Ecuador, Pelin moved to İstanbul and brought her international expertise to our team as an external consultant.
Bora SOYLU
Senior Consultant in IndustryBora has more than 15 years of experience in spare parts in the individual and commercial vehicles, generators, construction and agricultural machinery sectors. As an expert in retail, wholesale, reseller management and purchase, Bora has worked for Fiat Turkey, Turkey Ford and Agco (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra Laverda) before.
Ferit Gökçen ERMAN
Legal AdvisorA graduate of the University of Istanbul, our legal advisor Gökçen has more than ten years of experience specialized in commercial law, tax law and administrative law. He has helped many companies with their legal issues during their establishment or merging with other companies’ processes. He is your legal counsel from your first step on.
