Aydin Akyol

Aydin Akyol, PhD, currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Finclutech and Chief Technology Officer at Whizmo, leading strategic initiatives and technology strategies in the finance industry. Aydin has extensive experience in technology leadership, having previously held roles such as Group CTO at Bitexen, where a comprehensive technology strategy was developed for various sectors, and Leader of Emerging Technologies at Garanti BBVA, where Aydin significantly advanced AI and blockchain capabilities. Aydin’s background includes consulting roles at Accenture and Verifone, and R&D positions at Istanbul Technical University and Sabanci University, contributing to advancements in AI, data analytics, and enterprise architecture. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science from Istanbul Technical University and an Executive MBA from Koç University.