Erhan Ula
Erhan Ula is Lidio's Chief Product Officer (CPO). With extensive experience in product management, Erhan has held roles such as Product and Operations Manager, General Manager, and Product Director at Mobilexpress since 2014. His career spans management consulting, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning, during which he has served in advisory and managerial roles at some of Turkey's leading companies. He holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University, an MBA from Koç University, and a master’s degree in Service and Experience Design from Domus Academy.
Kıymet Özyurt Oer
Since July 2020, Kıymet Özyurt Oer has been Lidio's Senior Business Development Director. Previously, she served as Business Development Manager at Paratika, managing its payment institution licensing process, payment infrastructure operations, bank pricing, partnerships, and workflows. At PayU Turkey, she worked as Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, focusing on bank relations, pricing, and collaboration projects. Kıymet began her career at Akbank, where she managed the bank's virtual POS processes for 14 years. She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Banking & Insurance from Anadolu University.
Murat Tural
Murat Tural is Lidio's Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Since May 2020, he has overseen Lidio’s technology strategies. He has also served as the CTO of Mobilexpress, one of Turkey’s largest payment platforms, since 2014. Starting his career in the tech industry, Murat co-founded Magnifo Technology and worked as Product Development Manager at Logo Business Solutions. He holds a bachelor's degree in Control and Computer Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and has over 20 years of experience in technology development and innovation.
Özden Aktaş
Özden Aktaş has been Lidio’s Risk and Compliance Director since March 2024. Previously, she worked at Deloitte as a Senior Manager in Risk Advisory and held roles as Information Security Manager at Bupa Acıbadem Insurance and Güneş Insurance. Earlier in her career, Özden gained extensive experience in information security, risk management, and compliance at Citibank, Asseco, and BP. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and a master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Gebze Technical University. Özden is an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and a certified Class A Occupational Safety Specialist, with expertise in information security, business continuity, and risk management.
Sedat Dönmezer
Since February 2024, Sedat Dönmezer has been Lidio’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), overseeing sales and marketing. Early in his career, Sedat served as Client Relations Director at multinational ad agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, Young & Rubicam, and TBWA. Later, he held regional sales leadership roles at Microsoft, Oracle, and Adobe, focusing on digital marketing and enterprise customer experience. Before joining Lidio, Sedat was Sales and Marketing Director at Reisswolf Turkey and introduced the AI-powered contract management platform, ContractPodAi, to the Turkish market. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Bilkent University and completed a Marketing Diploma Program at UC Berkeley. Sedat is also certified by the Academy for Mindful Teaching as a mindfulness instructor for children aged 6–13.
Semra Demir
Semra Demir serves as Lidio's Head of Finance, leading financial processes and strategic objectives. Previously, she was Finance and Administrative Affairs Manager at Mobilexpress. Over her career, Semra has held various finance and accounting roles at companies like Mobilexpress, PayU, and RINA, specializing in financial management, budget analysis, and process optimization. A certified Public Accountant, she graduated from Anadolu University with a degree in Business Administration. With over 17 years of industry experience, Semra excels in enhancing the efficiency of financial operations.
Emre Güzer
Emre Güzer began his career at Pamukbank in 2001. With a master’s degree in Management Information Systems, he contributed to the launch of Boyner Back-Up Card at Assist Line A.Ş. from 2002 to 2004. He later explored e-commerce and payment systems at Garanti Bank, continuing his career at Hedef Alliance Holding, Teknoloji Holding, and Garanti Payment Systems. In 2011, Emre became the founding CEO of PayU, overseeing its strategy and expansion across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America until 2017. He joined Mobilexpress as CEO in 2019, leading its growth. In 2020, he founded Lidio, where he continues as CEO, spearheading innovation in fintech.