Our company's Founder and Chairman of the Board, Tevfik Eraslan, has 26 years of experience in the sector. After serving as the President of the Turkish Capital Markets Association and as the General Manager of İş Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., a leading institution in the sector, he founded Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. in 2021. Mr. Eraslan currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Borsa İstanbul (Istanbul Stock Exchange).

Education

Mr. Eraslan holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Istanbul University and a Master's degree in Capital Markets from Istanbul University Social Sciences Institute.

He has participated in training programs at Wharton Business School in "Pension Fund Management," Insead University and CFA Joint Program in "Global Fund Management," and Columbia University in "Executive Management."

Mr. Eraslan is married and has two children.

Emrah Yücel began his career in the fields of treasury, investment funds, and portfolio management, continuing it at İş Yatırım Menkul Değerler between 2001 and 2014, where he held positions in the Treasury, Domestic Markets, and Portfolio Management departments. At İş Yatırım, he was instrumental in establishing and managing the Portfolio Management Department.

Joining İş Portföy in 2014, he served as Deputy General Manager responsible for all portfolio management activities, including venture capital funds, real estate funds, traditional funds, and portfolios, as well as Financial and Administrative Affairs.

At the beginning of 2022, he decided to continue his career at Rota Portföy, a young startup in the sector.

A member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Association of Institutional Investment Managers, Emrah Yücel graduated from Boğaziçi University with a degree in Mathematics and completed his master's degree in Business Administration at the University of West Georgia.

Kerem Aksoy graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Econometrics in 2006. He then completed his Master's degree in International Finance at Istanbul Bilgi University, Institute of Social Sciences.

He began his professional career in 2006 as an assistant specialist at Deniz Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., as a Treasury specialist at TEB Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. between 2007-2008, as an authorized person in the Treasury department of Garanti Bankası A.Ş. between 2008-2012, as an Assistant Manager at İş Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. between 2012-2016, as a Senior Manager in the Investment Advisory unit of Ünlü Menkul Değerler A.Ş. between 2016-2018, and as a Manager in the Product Development and Business Development Directorates of Borsa İstanbul A.Ş. since December 2018.

Since April 2022, he has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. It holds Capital Market Activities Level 3 and Derivatives licenses.

Mahmut Kaya, ekonomi, finansal piyasalar, şirket mali analizi ve tahmini, yatırım ve emeklilik fonları yönetimi konularında yaklaşık 30 yıllık sektör deneyimine sahiptir.

Kariyerine 1995 yılında ING Barings Londra’da hisse senedi analisti olarak başladı. 1998 yılına kadar aynı kurumun İstanbul ofisinde kıdemli hisse senedi analisti olarak görev aldı.

1998-2012 yılları arasında Garanti BBVA Yatırım’da araştırmadan sorumlu Genel Müdür Yardımcısı olarak görev yaptı. 2012-2022 arasında ise Garanti BBVA Portföy’de önce yatırım yönetiminden sorumlu Genel Müdür Yardımcısı ve sonrasında Genel Müdürü olarak görev yaptı.

Lisans eğitimini 1990 yılında İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi’nde mühendislik alanında tamamladıktan sonra yine aynı üniversitede işletme konusunda yüksek lisans eğitimi almış ve 1996 yılında London Business School’da MBA derecesi almıştır.

Özlem Bayraktar Gökşen, with 23 years of experience in the sector, worked for over six years at Tacirler Yatırım Menkul Değerler before joining Rota Portföy. Prior to that, she held positions as Economist and Chief Economist at Philip Capital, Unicorn Capital, Ekspres Yatırım, HC İstanbul, and Ege Yatırım Menkul Değerler, where she provided strategies and up-to-date analyses on macroeconomic developments to both domestic and international institutional investors.

Gökşen received her undergraduate degree in Econometrics from Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, and subsequently completed a "Global Business Management" program at the University of California Riverside. She then obtained her master's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences.

Tankut Taner Çelik has 34 years of experience in the sector. During this time, he has gained in-depth knowledge in management, financial markets, investment products, pension funds, corporate finance, and asset management. Quantitative research, system trading, and data platforms are among his primary areas of interest.

Between 2003 and 2021, he served as General Manager at ING Portfolio Management Inc. and Ziraat Portfolio Management Inc., and also served on the boards of directors of ING Pension Inc., ING Securities Inc., and Ziraat Portfolio Inc. After voluntarily leaving professional life in 2021, he worked independently for a period before joining Rota Portfolio.

He completed his undergraduate studies in English Business Administration at Marmara University, his master's degree at the University of Manchester, and his doctorate at Istanbul Technical University.

Seher Üstün Ersoy graduated from Denizli Er-Bakır Science High School in 2003 and from Istanbul University's English Economics Department in 2007. She then completed her Master's degree in English Economics (with thesis) at Istanbul University's Institute of Social Sciences and joined the Sabancı University Executive MBA Program in 2014.

She began her professional career in 2007 at Garanti Bank A.Ş. in the Private Banking Department. She continued her career in the Investment Banking Department at Garanti Bank A.Ş. in 2011 and worked as a Senior Investment Products Manager at Garanti Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. until 2024.

Since January 2024, she has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

She holds Level 3 Capital Market Activities and Derivatives licenses.

Ulaş Vergili holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Istanbul University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Anadolu University.

He began his career in retail banking in 1995, working in the operations and marketing teams of the retail and corporate banking departments at Esbank, Garanti, and EGSBank. In 2006, he joined İş Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., where he served as Department Manager and Assistant Manager, and subsequently as Financial and Administrative Affairs Manager.

Since August 2023, he has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

He holds licenses in Capital Market Activities Level 3, Derivatives, Credit Rating Expertise, and Corporate Governance.

Meryem Kenan completed her undergraduate studies in Political Science and International Relations (100% English) at Istanbul Gelişim University. She also completed her master's degree in Financial Markets and Investment Management at Marmara University.

Kenan began her career in capital markets, working at Midas Securities and ALB Investment.

Since 2024, with the launch of CNBC-e's Turkish broadcasts, she has worked on the programs "Morning Notes," "Global Outlook," and "Emerging Companies," covering economic and market news, as well as publicly traded companies, company balance sheets, sector developments, and business-related topics.

As of January, she is working as the Corporate Communications Director at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

Tuğçe Çelikyürek received her undergraduate degree from Yeditepe University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics, and completed her master's degree in Financial Markets and Investment Management at Marmara University.

She began her career in 2016 at Aktif Portfolio Management Inc., where she served as Assistant Manager of the Finance and Operations Department.

Since March 2022, she has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

Didem Maden completed her undergraduate studies in Mathematics at Uludağ University and her master's degree in Financial Economics at Marmara University.

She has over 25 years of experience in Capital Market Instruments, Private Banking, and Product Management. She began her career in 1997 as an Assistant Specialist (Dealer) in the Capital Markets Department of T. İş Bankası. She worked on pricing, product development, and product management in capital market instruments. She served as Unit Manager in the Private Banking Marketing and Sales Department, and subsequently worked as a product manager in the Agile Management Department and the Corporate Architecture Department as part of an agile transformation project.

Since March 2024, she has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

She holds Level 3 Capital Market Activities and Derivatives licenses, as well as CDCS, SAFe 5 Agilist, PAL, PSM, and PSPO licenses.

Selma Çelik holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Istanbul University, an Executive MBA from Sabancı University, and studies in finance and entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Economic Policy at Marmara University.

She began her career in the Research Department at Sanko Securities, then worked for a period in the Research Department at Deniz Portfolio, before joining Garanti Emeklilik's Treasury and Pension Funds Department in 2005, a position she held until 2021. Since 2021, she has been the founder of Fonart Insurance and Brokerage Services and Fonart Education Consulting companies. She specializes in individual pension funds, corporate and individual portfolios.

Since November 2023, she has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

She holds a Level 3 Capital Market Activities license.

Dinemis Budak graduated from Yıldız Technical University, Department of Mathematics in 1996.

She began her professional career in 1997 as an investment specialist assistant in the Capital Markets Department/Dealing Room at T. İş Bankası A.Ş., working in the Repo-Reverse Repo Market, Bond and Bill Market, and Eurobond markets. Between 2006 and 2008, she worked as a Credit Specialist at the Maslak Corporate Branch, and from 2008 to December 2024, she served as Branch Manager at the Ulus, Valikonağı Caddesi, Çamlıca, Kalamış, and Ortaköy branches.

Since December 2024, she has been working at Rota Portfolio Management A.Ş.

She holds Level 3 Capital Market Activities and Derivatives licenses.

Buket Üçelhan graduated from Selçuk University, Department of Accounting in 1993 and from Anadolu University, Faculty of Business Administration in 2002.

She began her professional career as an Accounting Officer at Ahmet Veli Menger Holding A.Ş. in 1995, as an Accounting Manager at Alternatif Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. between 1997 and 2009, and as an Assistant Accounting Manager at İş Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. between 2009 and 2022.

Since May 2022, she has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

She holds a Level 3 Capital Markets Activities license.

Hande Özdemir is a graduate of the Statistics Department at Yıldız Technical University.

She began her career in the Treasury department at Global Investment Holding, and subsequently worked in Operations at Şeker Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., Fund Operations at Ashmore Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., Fund Operations at İstanbul Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., Market Risk Management at Alternatif Bank A.Ş., and Risk Management at Alternatif Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.

Since January 2023, she has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

She holds Level 3 Capital Market Activities and Derivatives licenses.

Önder Özcan received his Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Yıldız Technical University in 2005. He completed his Master's degree in Urban Design and Organization at Yıldız Technical University in 2011.

He began his career as a Valuation Expert at Reel Real Estate Valuation Inc., where he worked for approximately three years. Following this, he held expert and managerial positions in valuation at various companies, including Epos Real Estate Consulting and Valuation Inc. and Bilgi Real Estate Valuation Inc. During his career, he actively participated in valuation processes and the preparation of valuation reports for different types of projects, including residential, commercial real estate, and expropriation projects.

Since June 2023, he has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

He holds a license as a real estate valuation expert.

Orkut Baştuğ holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Instructional Technologies Education.

After gaining experience in the Cybersecurity and Automotive sectors, he worked in the Financial Technology sector, holding Product and Digital Channel Management positions at ICRYPEX Crypto Asset Trading Platform and Palladium Electronic Money and Payment Services, and served as a product owner in projects such as exchange trading and mobile wallets.

He has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc. since March 2024.

Elvan İleri Çevik completed her undergraduate studies at Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics, and her graduate studies at Marmara University, Department of International Trade and Money Management.

She began her professional career in 2019 as a customer representative at Ahlatcı Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., followed by positions as a customer representative at İntegral Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., and then as a Marketing Specialist at Yatırım Finansman Menkul Değerler in 2022 and as a Senior Marketing Specialist in 2023.

Since April 2024, she has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

She holds a Level 3 Capital Markets Activities license.

Büşra Öztaş, who has been working at Rota Portfolio since September 2023, is a graduate of Marmara University's Capital Markets and Anadolu University's International Relations undergraduate programs.

She began her career in the Accounting Department at İlab Ventures.

She has worked in the Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Internal Control Department at Turkish Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., and in the Internal Control and Compliance Department at Deniz Yatırım Menkul Kıymetler A.Ş.

She holds a Level 3 Capital Markets Activities License and a Derivatives License.

She has been working at Rota Portfolio Management A.Ş. since September 2023.

Tarık Alğan graduated from Adnan Menderes University, Department of Business Administration.

He began his professional career in 2001 at İş Bankası A.Ş. General Directorate, Capital Markets Department. Between 2001 and 2016, he worked at the Equity and Warrants trading desk, and between 2016 and 2024, at the Precious Metals Position Management desk.

Since October 2024, he has been working at Rota Portfolio Management A.Ş.

Tayfun Al holds a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics from Marmara University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Financial Markets and Investment Management at the same university. He completed a certificate program in Financial Markets at Yale University in November 2023.

From October 2022 to February 2024, he worked as a Director at Dinamik Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., and from December 2019 to September 2022, he was involved in portfolio management at Meksa Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. From September 2016 to May 2018, he worked in the ICM Department at Gedik Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., and from September 2014 to November 2016, he served as a Proprietary Trader at OSTC Ltd.

Since February 2024, he has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

He holds Level 3 Capital Market Activities and Derivatives licenses.

Tuğba Baltutar graduated from Bartın University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics in 2020.

She began her career in 2021 as an Assistant Accounting Specialist at Kiler Real Estate Investment Partnership Inc., and continued her work at İntegral Investment Securities Inc. in 2023.

Since March 2024, she has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

Alper Toprak graduated from Trakya University, Department of International Relations.

He began his professional career in 2019 as a Teller at HSBC Bank, and later continued as an Assistant Sales Operations Specialist. In May 2022, he started working at Aktifbank as an Equity Operations Specialist.

Since January 2024, he has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

He holds a Level 1 Capital Markets Activities license.

Ramazan Sözen is a graduate of Beykent University's Department of Capital Markets and Portfolio Management.

He began his career in the Clearing and Operations unit at Turkish Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., and subsequently continued in the Clearing and Operations unit at Halk Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.

He holds a Level 3 Capital Markets Activities license.

Since October 2024, he has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

Gamze Özgenç graduated from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Karadeniz Technical University.

She began her professional career in 2013 as a Teller at HSBC Bank, continuing as an Assistant Sales Operations Specialist in 2019. In 2021, she was promoted to Individual Marketing Customer Representative.

Since December 2024, she has been working at Rota Portfolio Management Inc.

A. Buğra Can Ergün graduated from Marmara University, Department of Capital Markets.

He began his professional career in 2020 as a customer representative at Türk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB), and worked as an investment specialist at Global Menkul Değerler between 2021 and 2024.

Since March 2024, he has been working at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

He holds a Level 3 Capital Markets Activities License and a Derivatives License.

Sinem Çelikcanlı graduated from Marmara University's Tourism and Hotel Management department in 2008 and completed her undergraduate studies in Public Relations and Advertising at Atatürk University.

She began her professional career in 2003 at BTA Food and Services Group. Subsequently, she worked as an Assistant General Manager at Akfen Holding A.Ş. from 2008 to 2015 and at İş Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. from 2015 to 2021.

Since November 2021, she has been working as an assistant to the Chairman of the Board & General Manager at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.

Ramazan Balcı, 1992 – 1999 yılları arasında T. İş Bankası Menkul Kıymetler Müdürlüğü idari işler bölümünde akabinde de 2000 – 2021 yılları arasında İş Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş şirketinde Genel Müdür Şoförü olarak görev yapmıştır.

Kasım 2021 tarihinden itibaren Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. ’de Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı & Genel Müdürü’nün şoförü görevini sürdürmektedir.

Filiz Şen began her professional life as an office secretary at Kervan Tekstil A.Ş. between 2000 and 2011, as an office assistant at Yıldırım&Uyar Law Firm between 2014 and 2015, at a bagel shop within Denizbank General Directorate between 2016 and 2019, and as an administrative staff member at CarrefourSA Supermarket Chain Group between 2020 and 2021.

Since October 2022, she has been working as kitchen staff at Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.