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Gorkem Gurgun has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several industries. Gorkem has held various financial and managerial roles in prominent companies. Gurgun started their career in 1996 as a Senior Financial Analyst at Pegasus Airlines and later joined KPMG in 2002 as a Senior Associate. Gorkem then progressed to the role of Experienced Senior Associate - Alternative Investments before moving to PwC in 2006 as an Experienced Manager in Wealth and Asset Management. In 2011, Gurgun joined State Street as AVP & Head of Financial Reporting. Gorkem transitioned to Manulife in 2013 and served as the Managing Director & Controller and later as the CFO - Manulife Asset Management Limited. Gurgun's next career move was to Alignvest Management Corporation in 2019, where they worked as a Group Controller. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Financial Officer at Embark Student Corp., where they previously served as the Vice President of Finance (Acting CFO) and the Controller & Treasurer. Gurgun's expertise in financial management and leadership roles makes him a valuable asset in any organization.
Gorkem Gurgun attended Marmara University from 1996 to 2002, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Gorkem then pursued further education at the Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants from 2002 to 2006, earning a CPA qualification. Prior to their university studies, Gorkem Gurgun attended Lycee Saint Benoit from 1988 to 1996, but no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.