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Serkan Ozturk

Senior Technology Executive | Group CIO | Corporate Development Director | Board Advisor
26.4 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Nov 2025

The move

MoveDİAS Teknoloji → VEON
TitleChief Information Officer → Group Corporate Development Director
LocationIstanbul → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Türkiye → United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE0.5
Total experience26.4 years
VEON headcount10,001+ employees
VEON industryTelecommunications
VEON HQDubai, United Arab Emirates
VEON typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Group Corporate Development DirectorNov 2025 — Present
    VEON· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Chief Information OfficerJan 2024 — Jul 2025
    DİAS Teknoloji· Istanbul, Türkiye· Full-time
  3. Board Member (Global Bilgi,Paycell,Turkcell Technology,Atmosware,Lifetech Belarus)Sep 2015 — Dec 2023
    Turkcell· Istanbul, Türkiye
  4. CIOSep 2015 — Dec 2023
    Turkcell· Istanbul, Turkey
  5. CRM and BIS DirectorMay 2011 — Aug 2015
    Turkcell
  6. Turkcell Superonline CIOFeb 2010 — May 2011
    Turkcell
  7. Lifecell/Ukraine CIOFeb 2009 — Jan 2010
    Turkcell
  8. PMO HeadApr 2005 — Jan 2009
    TURKCELL
  9. Project ManagerAug 2000 — Mar 2005
    Turkcell
  10. SAP ConsultantJun 1998 — Nov 1999
    Vestel

Education

Top skills

IT ManagementIT StrategyIT Project & Program ManagementIT TransformationIT Governance

About

Seasoned technology and business executive with more than 27 years of leadership experience across telecommunications, digital services, fintech, AI, blockchain, data centers, and large scale IT transformations. Proven track record in building and leading enterprise grade IT organizations, executing complex transformation programs, driving M&A and corporate development initiatives, and aligning technology strategy with business outcomes at group and board level. Extensive international experience, including CIO roles and cross border operations. Strong background in agile transformation, digital platforms, data centers, AI/ML, and innovation driven growth

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