Erman Kalkandelen

Erman Kalkandelen is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in private equity and venture capital. As Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Templeton Turkey since November 2017, Erman leads investment strategies while also serving as Vice Chairman for both Gözde Tech Ventures and Hepsiburada, and holds similar roles with Netlog Logistics Group and Fibabanka. Erman is a seasoned board member for several organizations, including Özak GYO, Gözde Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş., and Şok Marketler, among others. Additionally, Erman is an active angel investor with EGİAD Melekleri. Educationally, Erman has a diverse background with an MBA from Sabanci University, an exchange in Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida, and a BS in Labor Economics from Ankara University, currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Banking and Finance at Marmara University.