Savas Celik

Director / Corporate And Project Finance / Construction And Renewable Energy Investments at Aktif Bank

Cem Savas Celik has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Cem Savas started their career in MEBE Construction as a Planning and Cost Control Expert, where they worked on the Aeroflot Business Center project. Cem Savas was responsible for preparing schedules, budgets, and progress reports for the project using tools like Primavera and Microsoft Project. Cem Savas then moved on to Gentes Construction, where they continued to work as a Planning and Cost Control Expert.

After that, Cem joined Rasen Stroy as a Planning and Cost Control Expert, working on high-profile projects like the Mercury City Tower, the tallest building in Europe at the time, and the HYATT Hotel project in Sochi. Cem Savas gained valuable experience in project planning and cost control.

Cem then joined Esta Group as a Tender Manager, where they worked in the main office tender department. Cem Savas was responsible for calculating quantities and pricing for tender documents. Cem Savas worked on multiple tenders during their time at Esta Group.

Moving forward, Cem joined AECOM as a Commercial Manager, where they played a crucial role in managing commercial aspects of projects. Finally, they joined Aktif Bank where they held roles as a Senior Manager and later as Director in the Corporate and Project Finance department, focusing on Construction and Renewable Energy Investments.

Cem's work experience showcases their expertise in project planning, cost control, commercial management, and finance within the construction and renewable energy sectors.

Cem Savas Celik has a strong educational background in civil engineering and geotechnical engineering. Cem Savas completed their Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in the years 2001-2006. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering from the same university, graduating in 2025.

Additionally, Celik expanded their knowledge and skills beyond engineering by completing a Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) program at Istanbul Technical University from 2020 to 2021. This demonstrates their interest in gaining business acumen and potentially taking on leadership roles in their field.

In their earlier years of education, Celik attended Huseyin Avni Sozen Anatolian High School from 1994 to 2001, although the specific field of study or degree obtained during this time is not provided.

Apart from their formal education, Celik has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional expertise. These include the "Sermaye Piyasası Faaliyetleri Düzey 1 Lisansı" from the Capital Markets Board of Turkey in May 2023, the "Excel Vba (Macro)" certification from Udemy in August 2021, the "Project Management Professional" certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2021, and the "Gayrimenkul Değerleme Lisansı" from the Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu - SPK in February 2017. These certifications indicate Celik's dedication to continuous learning and professional development in various fields related to their career.

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  • Director / Corporate And Project Finance / Construction And Renewable Energy Investments

    October, 2022 - present

  • Senior Manager Corporate And Project Finance Construction And Renewable Energy Investments

    March, 2016

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