Meltem Sumen

Meltem Sumen has a strong background in financial control, reporting, and auditing. They started their career in 2000 at Deloitte Turkey, where they worked as an Audit Supervisor and later became an Audit Senior Manager. In these roles, they conducted financial audits for public and private clients, ensuring compliance with various regulations. They also played a key role in the privatization of state-owned enterprises and public listing offerings. In 2009, Sumen joined Genel Energy PLC as the Financial Controller for Turkey and Kurdistan regions. They later became the Regional Financial Controller, responsible for maintaining performance and achieving set targets. In their most recent role at Genel Energy PLC, they served as the Head of Financial Control and Reporting. Overall, Sumen has extensive experience in financial management, audits, and business development.

Meltem Sumen completed their Bachelor's degree in Economics from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University, from 1996 to 2000. Prior to that, they attended Ankara Gazi Anadolu Lisesi from 1989 to 1996, but the specific degree and field of study are unknown. Additionally, Meltem Sumen obtained the certification of Independent Auditor from the Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority of Turkey in December 2014. Meltem also holds the certification of CPA, which was obtained in January 2007. Furthermore, they are currently studying to become an ACCA student, although the specific institution and completion date are not provided.