More than 100 years of experience in a wide range of investments in different sectors
Executive Management & Board of Directors
The management of the company is undertaken by a team with a combined experience more than 100 years of in a wide range of investments in different sectors.
The founding team has deep experience in managing publicly traded companies in different parts of the world and companies operating in different sectors.
IZ Investment's different cultures, unique values and the ability created by these values have enabled the company's partners and managers to act flexibly and effectively manage the risk in crises mainly due to the strict risk policies and accurate analysis measurements applied in the companies they have been managing.
Board of Directors
David J. Price
Mr. Price has two decades of experience as an investor and advisor acting for Middle Eastern family offices and large conglomerates. He has acted upon a wide range of investments in Europe, the United States and the GCC.
A native of the United Kingdom, Mr. Price graduated from the University of Cambridge and obtained his Masters from the London School of Economics.
Chairman
Umut Emirler
Upon graduating from Indiana University with an Informatics & Finance degree, Mr. Emirler started his career with Ernst & Young before moving in to the investment field with the Weston & Hatfield Group in New York where he led the firm’s Turkish operation.
His experience in this role and his subsequent engagement as an independent advisor to some of Turkey’s largest conglomerates have provided Umut with an unparalleled understanding of, and ability to navigate, the complex inner dynamics that inform the Turkish and Central Asian markets.
Vice - Chairman
Ömer Uyan
Mr. Uyan started his career in investment banking / management with Bank of America Merrill Lynch at Istanbul office as a summer analyst in Sales & Trading division. He continued as a trainee in Kuveyt Turk Participation Bank at the Financial Analysis & Intelligence department for understanding essences of banking.
He continues his career as Partner at UP Capital.
Board Member
Veli Cengiz
Upon completing his education in 1984, Veli Cengiz, worked in Derbosa Menkul Değerler A.Ş., Akdeniz Menkul Değerler A.Ş. and Başkent Menkul Değerler A.Ş..
He is currently serving as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors at IZ Yatırım Holding.
Independent Board Member
Emel Batuman
Upon graduation in 1993, Emel Batuman continued her career in Transcom Computer Systems, Pasiner Group, Süpermatik Pazarlama, Ferroli Heating Systems, Diversey Kimya, H.Bayraktar Investment Holding, Ak Internet Elektronik Ticaret Hizmetleri.
Ms. Batuman has been also providing Consultancy services on Financial Advisory, Budget and Finance since 2004. She is currently working as an Independent Member in Iz Yatırım Holding's Board.
Independent Board Member
Of Directors
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