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Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Independent Strategy, Business Development and M&A Consultant

Strategy and business development consulting and M&A advisory for mid-to-large companies
Worked on sell-side for one of the biggest used car dealership companies in Turkey with 2024 turnover of 1.6 Billion TL (approx. 44 Million USD)
Advised a mid-sized insurance agency on sell-side
Conducted several company valuation projects for SMEs

Sep 2020 - May 2023

2 years 9 months

Strategy and Tech M&A Consultant

Yeni Donem Consulting

Consulted with companies to define and execute growth strategies
Supported technology investors and companies to acquire technology companies or sell their businesses
Helped international technology companies develop business in Turkey
Maintained excellent relations with Top 500 ICT companies in Turkey

Dec 2014 - Sep 2020

5 years 10 months

M&A, Valuation, and Strategy Consultant

Freelance

Worked on sell-side in M&A transactions
Provided consulting and training services in strategic planning, organizational structuring, performance evaluation systems
Served SME clients in Izmir and Aegean region of Turkey

Apr 2009 - Dec 2014

5 years 9 months

Director

MCM CONSULTING

Founded and led a boutique corporate finance and M&A advisory firm
Provided advisory services in capital raise, project financing, valuation, private equity, M&A advisory and management & strategy consulting
Built relations with over 105 international private equity groups and mezzanine lenders ready to invest in Turkish companies
Brokered a 20 Million TL (14 Million USD) deal with GEM Global Emerging Markets Private Equity in 2010 and advised client on buy side in ERSU transaction
Brokered a 60 Million TL (37 Million USD) deal with GEM Global Emerging Markets Private Equity in 2011 and advised client on buy side in GOLDAS transaction
Active in renewable energy project financing deals covering wind, waste-to-energy, hydro and solar power projects
Maintained direct access to banks, institutional lenders and private equity firms dedicated to renewable assets and projects

Sep 2007 - Mar 2009

1 year 7 months

Senior Consultant

IBM Global Business Services Consulting

Provided business and management consulting services for financial services and banking clients
Worked on ISBANK’s Customer Oriented Transformation Project for 18 months, the largest banking project of IBM GBS Consulting with over 200 consultants from 15+ countries
Conducted process re-engineering of treasury, securities, cash transportation & premises–real estate management, financial operations, budgeting and planning, corporate strategy, international banking, structured finance, organization & business architecture, project & change management, business analysis, continuous improvement & quality management and branch network management
Applied business process reengineering (BPR), service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) techniques and eliminated redundant managerial layers

Sep 2004 - Sep 2007

3 years 1 month

Management & Strategy Consultant

Freelance

Provided consulting and training services in strategic planning, organizational structuring, performance evaluation systems
Led operational excellence project for a top-50 corporation (market value over 90 Billion USD) and the biggest private bank in the Middle East, Al Rajhi Bank in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developed e-transformation strategies for Turkey 2006-2010 as area expert for Peppers & Rogers under contract with Turkish Republic State Planning Organization
Managed turnaround project for Mermertay USA in Phoenix, Arizona, including mid-to-long term planning and day-to-day operations intervention for loss-making subsidiary of Atay Holding

Oct 2002 - Aug 2004

1 year 11 months

Program Manager for Business Growth

European Union Business Centres

Managed a consulting, training and information centre project jointly funded by the European Union and Turkish Government targeting SMEs in Izmir region
Delivered strategic planning projects for a holding company and an abrasive manufacturer
Implemented multiple ISO 9001 quality management systems and production efficiency projects for SMEs

Oct 2000 - Jul 2001

10 months

Product Development Specialist, Investment Products Development Department

Ottoman Bank

Aug 1997 - Oct 1999

2 years 3 months

Specialist, Quality Management and Systems Development Department

Ottoman Bank

Dec 1996 - Jul 1997

8 months

Military Service

Turkish Military Service

Sep 1996 - Dec 1996

4 months

Field Worker-Organization-Finance Specialist

Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work

Participated in Bernard van Leer Foundation project “Micro-crediting the Poor Squatter Women”

Sep 1995 - Sep 1996

1 year 1 month

Assistant Business Consultant

Arthur Andersen Business Consulting Division

Worked on two strategic planning projects
Assigned to two audit and due-diligence projects

Summary

Experienced consultant in strategic planning, business development and M&A
Advanced finance degree holder (MSc in Finance)
Has set up and run own M&A advisory firm for five years, therefore has additional experience in the world of private equities, investment banking and transaction management.
International consulting experiences cover Middle East, North America and Turkey

Skills

Microsoft Office Applications (Ms Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Frequent User Of Ai Llms (Grok, Gemini, Chatgpt, Claude)

Languages

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2000

The University of Lancaster, Management School, Department of Accounting and Finance

MSc in Finance · Finance · Lancaster, United Kingdom

Oct 1990 - Jun 1995

Middle East Technical University, Department of Business Administration

BSc in Management · Management · Ankara, Turkey · CGPA:3.07

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Created

December 2025

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What languages does Mert speak?

Mert speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mert have?

Mert has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Mert has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Mert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mert would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Strategy, Business Development and M&A Consultant, Strategy and Tech M&A Consultant, M&A, Valuation, and Strategy Consultant.

What is Mert's latest experience?

Mert's most recent position is Independent Strategy, Business Development and M&A Consultant at Independent Strategy, Business Development and M&A Consultant.

What companies has Mert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mert has worked for Independent Strategy, Business Development and M&A Consultant and Yeni Donem Consulting.

Which industries is Mert most experienced in?

Mert is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Energy. Mert also has some experience in Manufacturing, Government and Public Administration, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Mert most experienced in?

Mert is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Mert also has some experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations.

Which industries has Mert worked in recently?

Mert has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Insurance, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Mert worked in recently?

Mert has recently worked in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital and Strategy and Planning.

What is Mert's education?

Mert holds a Master in Finance from The University of Lancaster, Management School, Department of Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor in Management from Middle East Technical University, Department of Business Administration.

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