Umbrex is pleased to welcome Ahmed Kerem Kapanci with Focus Global Project. Kerem has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, with a double major in Finance and International Business.
He is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in finance and international business. He has worked in Asset Management, Management Consultancy, Telecommunications, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Legal, Food & Beverage (F&B), P&R, Corporate Event Management and Not-For Profit Industries, at companies such as Bain & Co, DiamondCluster International, Turkcell, Mobile Marketing Association, Hergüner Bilgen Özeke Attorney Partnership and Mineks International (a boutique M&A & Finance House).
He’s had a significant impact as the CEO of Consortium Companies, contributing to the establishment of the Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund.
He is currently the Managing Partner of Focus Global Project, a boutique Advisory Company specialized in M&A, Financing activities and International Business.
Also, he serves as the Chairman of Pardus Portfolio Management Company (one of the largest PMCs in Turkey), Board Member of Turk.net (the largest independent Internet Service Provider in Turkey), Advisory Board Member of Repie Asset Management (the largest independent Asset Management Company in Turkey) and sits on the Boards of various other companies.
In regard to his “Not-for-Profit” activities, Kerem is the Chairman of Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program (AAP) in Turkey, Board Member of Digital Development Association, Audit Committee Member of Turkish – Belgian – Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, Member of Propeller Club – Port of Istanbul, Member of Georgetown University Alumni Association, Member of Austrian High School Alumni Association.
He lives in Istanbul, Turkey with his wife and son who is 13 years old.
Utilizing his vast network in Europe, Middle East and North America, Kerem is happy to collaborate on projects involving M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Business Development and International Business & trade.