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Uğur Duran

Middle East Technical University | Bachelor of Science, Economics

Accomplished Finance Executive | 20+ Years in IPOs, PE/VC Transactions & Crowdfunding

  • V-Count Technology (TR, USA, UK, UAE) – Directed two VC funding rounds, oversaw SPA preparation, and executed corporate flip-up restructuring.

  • Affinion International Turkey – Served as Group CFO; achieved a 40% reduction in OPEX and delivered sustained EBITDA growth.

  • Provus (Mastercard TR) – Led two strategic exits: divestiture of the payment systems business to MasterCard and card personalization business to AustriaCard.

  • Turkcell Technology – Established the company within the Free Trade Tech Zone, securing R&D tax incentives and optimizing operational structure.

  • Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. – Acted as Financial Controller; managed NYSE IPO process, financial budgeting, and IFRS reporting.