Ökkeş Emin BALÇİÇEK

Ökkeş Emin BALÇİÇEK is an experienced technology executive serving as CEO at Architecht since May 2019, where focus lies on building a global technology company. Previous roles include Board Member, Acting CEO, Chief Technology Officer, and Executive Vice President for Next Generation Financial Technologies, emphasizing digital banking and sustainable transformation. Ökkeş has held various positions in academia, including Part-time Instructor at Sakarya Üniversitesi, teaching Financial Technology Management. Prior work experience includes leadership positions in R&D and enterprise architecture at Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası and software development roles at LC Waikiki and Erkam Bilişim. Ökkeş holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, an MBA, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering. Additionally, Ökkeş completed a certificate in Building Leadership Excellence from Harvard Business Publishing.