Firat Aytas

Firat Aytas has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries and roles. Firat is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Figopara since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked at KWS Group as a Finance Business Partner, where they successfully completed the Financial and Administrative transition of Mediterranean group companies and transformed their Financial Plan and Processes while maintaining regional growth.

Before their role at KWS Group, Firat held positions at NUH Group Industrial Construction, where they served as the Director of Finance and Operations (Germany) from January 2016 to February 2018. Firat also worked as the Director of Business Development, leading the main investor, Nuh Holding, through external funding and change management processes. Additionally, Firat played a crucial role in organizing business plans, financial forecasts, and budget preparations for new investor relations and B2B relationship management. Firat successfully completed the due diligence and asset buyout of former Solarion AG, worth over EUR 100 million.

Other past experiences include working as a Management Consultant at Trade Resources Company, Financial Analyst at Plato Financial Services, Finance Associate at General Motors, Sourcing Consultant at Costa Crociere, and Organizational Check-Up Consultant at Alstom. Firat also gained early work experience as an Intern at Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals and as a Teaching Assistant of Financial Accounting at Sabanci University.

Firat Aytas completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Sabanci University from 2004 to 2010. Firat pursued further education and obtained a Masters degree in Business Administration from MIP Politecnico di Milano from 2011 to 2012.