Elif Bilgi Zapparoli

Elif Bilgi Zapparoli is a highly experienced professional with a background in various sectors of the financial industry. Currently, Elif holds the position of Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where Elif focuses on International Client Strategy, Global Capital Markets, and Co-heading Asia Pacific Corporate and Investment Banking. Prior to their current role, Elif served as the Founder and Chairman of EFG Istanbul Securities, as well as the Chief Executive Officer of Iktisat Securities. Elif has a strong educational background, with a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from Brown University.