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Sant Margos

Senior Partner - EMEA

Ex-Big Four Advisory Partner, Visionary and award-winning Advisor with 25+ years of experience in a variety of industries and countries including Technology, Consumer, Financial Services, Private Equity, Management Consulting and Industry fields by gaining valuable experience in Europe and the USA.

Involved in various Private Equity investments with extensive knowledge and experience in financial modelling, business model verification. He has led large-scale Restructuring operations such as the Enron Operations of Europe, Parmalat and Sylvania.

He has extensive knowledge in Wealth Management, Financial Insturments, Complex Financial Structures and Deriviatives.

He has scaled up early-stage growth of young, promising companies and converted them into cash-generating machines with high multiples. Led Consulting Services to multinationals and privately owned companies, advising on corporate strategies that foster sustainable growth and enhance competitive advantage.

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    Dr. Can Pamir

    Senior Partner - TR

    With 25+ years of experience in investment, commercial and private banking at large international financial institutions, Can has been active in the marketing of financial services and constructing multi-party financial deals.

    ​He also led many large scale M&A, IPO and financial restructuring deals as a a consultant. Having worked at leading global financial institutions, he has accumulated a considerable amount of experience and skills in valuation, complex credit structures, investment advisory services, derivative products, M&A processes and IPO deals.

    He has published several articles in the international journals, holds an honorary position at The Financial Commission Institution’s Dispute Resolution Committee. 
    Pamir also gives professional classes to large scale companies in the fields of Finance & Marketing and teaches in the gradauate schools of top tier Universities.

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      Vittorio Colavita

      Senior Advisor - Legal Counsel - EMEA

      With over 40 years of experience, Vittorio is a distinguished Senior Legal Advisor known for his adept handling of intricate legal matters across diverse sectors. His expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks and his strategic approach to problem-solving have consistently delivered exceptional outcomes for his clients.

      • Corporate Law: Providing expert guidance on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance.

      • Regulatory Navigation: Steering clients through the complexities of regulatory requirements with precision.

      • Strategic Negotiation: Crafting and negotiating favorable agreements that protect and advance clients' interests.

       
      Vittorio's extensive experience spans various industries, including finance, technology, and energy. His deep understanding of legal principles and his ability to anticipate and mitigate risks make him an invaluable advisor to top executives and multinational corporations.

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        Daniel Mercer

        Senior Partner - Middle East & Africa

        With more than 35 years of Family Office, M&A and Strategy Experience, Daniel is a distinguished professional specializing in Family Office services, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategy, and valuation.

        • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Leading clients through complex transactions, from deal sourcing and due diligence to negotiation and post-deal integration.

        • Corporate Strategy: Designing and executing strategic initiatives that drive growth, enhance competitiveness, and maximize shareholder value.

        • Valuation: Delivering accurate and insightful valuations for businesses and assets, supporting investment decisions and long-term planning.

        • Family Office Advisory: Providing tailored solutions to family offices and high-net-worth individuals, aligning financial structures with long-term wealth preservation and growth objectives.

        With extensive experience working with multinational corporations, family offices, and private investors, Daniel brings bespoke solutions to complex financial and strategic challenges. 

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          Lorenzo Bertolin

          Senior Partner - Europe

          With an extensive background at a top-tier global consulting firm, Lorenzo has led high-impact initiatives across Technology, Financial Services, and Private Equity sectors throughout Europe.

          Lorenzo is a strategic consultant who has transformed businesses through insightful advisory roles. Having worked at a leading global consulting firm, he has honed his skills in delivering high-impact strategies across Technology, Financial Services, and Private Equity sectors in Europe.

          His involvement in high-profile projects includes significant roles in venture capital investments and large-scale restructuring activities. Lorenzo's extensive knowledge in financial modeling, business model verification, and due diligence has been instrumental in these ventures.

          Additionally, Lorenzo is responsible for overseeing Market Research Services based in Milan, which provides comprehensive insights to clients worldwide.

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            Comert Varlik

            Senior Advisor - Corporate Strategy - EMEA

            With more than 30 years of international executive experience at Fortune Global and TR 500 Companies, Comert has served as CEO and Board Director at private and public companies across diverse sectors in logistics, distribution, technology and IT.

            His focus lies in implementing business growth strategies to enable sustainable success and create over sector and long-term value.  The companies that Comert led, during many consecutive years, were recognized as top 10% Performers by Revenue Growth and Return on Equity criteria by Fortune TR 500.

             
            Throughout his career, Comert with his transformational and cross functional approach has built deep expertise in strategy, growth transformation, digitalization, finance, restructuring, sustainability and sector benchmark operational excellence.
             

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              Nihat Sonmez

              Senior Advisor - Global Tax Strategy - EMEA

              With more than 25 years of professional experience in tax advisory, including 25 years at leading Big Four firms, Nihat has led complex, high-impact tax and structuring engagements across multiple industries, including Technology, Retail, and Private Equity.

              Nihat serves as a Senior Advisor specializing in international and corporate tax matters, delivering strategic and technically robust solutions in corporate taxation, international tax structuring, transaction planning, and tax risk management. He holds the title of Sworn Fiscal Financial Advisor, reflecting his deep technical expertise and regulatory credibility.

               

              Throughout his career, Nihat has advised multinational corporations, private equity funds, and investment structures, supporting them in strategic tax planning, cross-border structuring, tax controversy management, and global tax optimization initiatives.

               

              He has extensive experience in major M&A transactions, including tax due diligence, post-acquisition structuring, corporate reorganizations, and the design of tax-efficient financing structures. His expertise also covers tax modeling, effective tax rate optimization, compliance governance, and indirect tax frameworks.

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                Mert Aydiner

                Senior Advisor - Real Estate Advisory

                Mert Aydiner is a Senior Advisor with over 25 years of experience in Real Estate, with a particular focus on investment, sales, business development, capital management, and strategic advisory.

                 

                He advises family offices, high-net-worth individuals, investors, and corporations on real estate investment strategy, portfolio optimization, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation. He has a particular focus on identifying and evaluating off-market real estate opportunities, including discreet acquisition and disposal processes where access, negotiation, and deal structuring are critical.

                His expertise spans private and commercial real estate, including acquisitions and disposals, leasing strategies, investment opportunity assessment, asset positioning, portfolio management, and complex transaction negotiations. He advises clients on evaluating opportunities through a disciplined investment lens, considering risk-adjusted returns, cash-flow generation, capital allocation, liquidity, and strategic fit within broader family office and investment portfolios.

                He is also an author in the field of behavioral economics and has made various TV appearances, including hosting his own program dedicated to behavioral economics. He applies his expertise in investor behavior, decision-making, and negotiation psychology to Real Estate investment and transaction strategies.

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                  Onur Ozdemir

                  Advisor - Sales Transformation &

                  Organizational Excellence - TR 

                  Onur is a Senior Human Resources Leader with more than 25 years of experience across manufacturing, logistics, and multi-site organizations.

                  As a Senior HR Leader across global and local organizations, he has led large-scale workforce operations and complex employee relations, specializing in strategic HR, organizational design, industrial relations, and workforce planning in unionized, blue-collar environments.

                   He has managed HR operations in organizations with more than 2.500 employees across multiple locations, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, employee relations, and talent management while aligning local practices with global HR standards.

                   

                  Earlier in his career, he also gained extensive experience in operations and sales leadership, where he played a key role in building organizational structures, establishing nationwide sales networks, and driving commercial growth. This cross-functional background enables him to approach talent and organizational excellence not only from an HR perspective but also from a broader business and operational standpoint.

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