Meet our leadership team
Gizem (PhD)
Co-Founder / CEO
At the helm of Adal Consulting, Gizem has an academic background with a PhD in management and degrees from Galatasaray University (Turkey) and IAE Paris-Est Créteil (Master 2 and PhD). She oversees all aspects of the company, from research and strategy to finance and operations. Her sector expertise spans retail, packaging, and textiles. Trilingual, Gizem communicates fluently in English, French, and Turkish.
Mehmet (Eng. MBA)
Co-Founder / Partner
Mehmet, an industrial engineer graduated from Galatasaray University, leads the operations and business development of Adal Consulting. With 15 years of experience in management and technology consulting and an Executive MBA in International Management (Paris Sorbonne Business School and PSL Paris Dauphine Universities), he has specialised expertise in the industrial and technology sectors. He speaks French, English, and Turkish.
Alban (MsC.)
Partner
Graduate oenologist from the University of Bordeaux, holding degrees in vineyard management and political science (Bordeaux Sciences Po), Alban has a wealth of experience in numerous countries like Turkiye (where he notably studied at Galatasaray University), Russia, Kazakhstan, New Zealand.
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Alban began his career as an engineer at a dairy factory belonging to the largest dairy group in the world, responsible for relations with dairy farmers.
He then worked for over 10 years in operational roles in wine production within various estates, in France and Turkiye. Alban is fluent in Turkish, Russian, English, and french.
He is at the head of Adal Consulting Agriculture, Food & Beverage Business Unit.
Sahin (Eng.)
Partner
Graduated from Istanbul University, Sahin is both a geological engineer and a political scientist. He has 25 years of experience in international companies, as well as significant entrepreneurial experience, particularly in the fields of environment, water, and energy. His technical expertise and knowledge of the Turkish market make him a valuable asset in supporting foreign companies in their projects. Sahin speaks English, Turkish, and Arabic.
He is an expert in the energy, construction, and climate sectors.