Cetin yalchin Gulec

Cetin Yalchin Gulec is the Deputy General Manager and CIO (Chief Information Officer) of Hayat Finans Digital Bank, a leading digital bank in Turkey. With extensive experience in the banking industry, Gulec is known for his expertise in digital transformation and has been recognized in the industry for his contributions. Gulec's background in digital transformation has been instrumental in driving the success of Hayat Finans Digital Bank. He has been a key player in the bank's digitalization efforts, ensuring that the bank remains at the forefront of technology trends and continues to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. In addition to his role at Hayat Finans Digital Bank, Gulec has also been recognized for his contributions to the legal industry. He has been featured in the GC Powerlist and Legal 500, two prestigious legal publications, for his work in supporting national and international law firms in their digital transformation efforts. Gulec has been instrumental in helping these firms adopt virtual meetings, home-office, and online collaborations, enabling them to remain resilient during the pandemic and continue to provide expert legal services to their clients. Gulec's expertise in digital transformation and innovation extends beyond the banking and legal industries. He has also been invited to speak at various conferences and events, including EBINTEC and Aktiftech, where he has shared his insights on topics such as open innovation, ecosystem banking, and digital transformation office. Before his role at Hayat Finans Digital Bank, Gulec served as the CIO of Aktifbank, where he led the bank's digital transformation efforts. He also served as the Head of Digital and Technology Leader at EY (Ernst & Young) CESA, where he was responsible for driving the firm's digital and technology strategy in the region. Gulec's leadership and expertise have been recognized by his peers and industry leaders. He has been invited to speak at various conferences and events, including the EBINTEC Finance Technologies Conference and Exhibition in 2022, where he shared his insights on digital transformation and innovation in the banking industry.