Ihsan Sürmeli

• Advise global companies on establishing U.S. operations in Georgia, focusing on market entry and regulatory navigation. • Connect global firms with Georgia’s thriving automotive, aerospace, life sciences, and technology ecosystems. • Facilitate bilateral business development, enabling partnerships and supplier identification for international companies.

• Founded and led a consulting firm supporting international companies entering the Turkish market • Designed market-entry, operating model, and cost-optimization strategies to improve client competitiveness • Enabled the establishment of offshore delivery hubs and competence centers, achieving up to 30% operational cost efficiency

• Established and scaled U.S. operations TMC USA SE from scratch, including legal entity setup, governance, and operational framework • Secured OEM and enterprise clients across automotive, EV, and high-tech sectors through effective B2B sales • Led technology consulting and talent solutions across multi-industry environments • Held full P&L ownership, implementing KPI-driven financial control and growth management

• Built and scaled an €8M engineering and technology consulting operation with full P&L responsibility • Delivered consistent revenue growth and significant EBITDA improvement through service diversification and cost optimization • Expanded OEM client portfolio across automotive, aerospace, life sciences, and electronics sectors through effective B2B sales by managing all key accounts • Scaled the organization from 15 to 200 employees while developing senior leadership and delivery governance

• Developed new client channels and distributor partnerships, contributing to double-digit sales growth • Managed key customer and distributor relationships across industrial and energy solutions • Supported new business acquisition through premium account development

• Managed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects for US and Canadian investors in Turkey, ensuring seamless execution. • Guided global investors on investment opportunities in Turkey, fostering strong relationships and trust. • Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote Turkey as an attractive investment destination.

• Administered international investment funds, ensuring compliance with Swiss regulatory standards. • Executed hedge-fund commission payments for intermediary financial clients, maintaining accuracy in reporting. • Carried out due diligence for investor onboarding, KYC, and AML processes for intermediary clients. • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance investor reporting processes and compliance measures.

• Oversaw trust account administration for private banking clients and institutional investors at Citi. • Maintained compliance and fiduciary standards to ensure the integrity of trust operations. • Managed diverse mid-office tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.