Mehmet Sami
Founder
Mehmet Sami has more than 35 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets and private equity advisory fields– as listed:
- Pretium Advisory | Boutique Consulting | 2015-todate
- Deloitte | M&A and Debt Advisory | 2012/2015
- Ata Invest | IB and Capital Markets | 1994/2012
- Euroturk Bank (Indosuez/ABN Amro/Generale Bank)| Corporate Finance | 1991/1994
- Finansbank | Corporate Finance | 1989/1991
- IBS Research | Research & Consulting | 1988/1989
Key Service Accomplishments
Mr. Sami initiated and founded Ata Invest’s Investment Banking, Research and Institutional Equity Trading & Sales divisions that became one of the largest independent Investment banking firms in Türkiye. After nearly 19 years at Ata Invest, he moved to Deloitte Corporate Finance to become the Lead M&A and Debt Advisory Partner in 2012 and later a member of the Deloitte Global M&A ExCo.
M&A Advisory
Since 1988, assisted establishing international client base and presence, while undertaking various Turkish privatization, cross-border M&A and large international joint ventures in Türkiye
Private Equity Advisory
Since 1996, initiated and executed number of Private Equity deals (approx. 35% of all between 1996-1999). In 2000, raised the first and largest PE Fund in Türkiye, acted as Strategic Advisor to the Fund and served on its Investment Committee for 7 years. Besides Buy Side services, has advised on 12 PE deals in Türkiye.
Capital Markets – ECM
1989-1991: Managed more than 10 IPOs – 25% of all IPOs during 1990 (Finansbank)
1993: Managed Sabanci Holding Listed Firms Perception study and IPO Strategy
1994-2012: Managed nearly 70 IPOs & SPOs as Lead/Co Manager/Syndicate Member
Capital Markets – DCM
Local bond markets, alive until 1992 took nearly 20 years to come back. Yet fortunate to issue corporate bonds before and funding for corporates after this long spell of crowding out period,
Capital Markets – Equity Sales & Trading
Built a research-backed equity sales and trading platform focusing on US, European and GCC Institutional Investors. The growth of the business necessitated establishing an office in USA to serve US institutional investors via a strategic alliance that lasted 16 years. Between 1996-2012, he actively participated in sales visits and organized roadshows and conferences in New York, London and Dubai.
Corporate Governance
Re-structured and set corporate governance standards in several Turkish corporations while serving as an Independent Director. Mr Sami sits on the Boards of several prominent (publicly listed) corporates – most of whom are JVs with multinationals.
Actively participating in Corporate Governance, Early Risk Detection and Audit Committees. Also sitting on the boards of numerous social and NGO affiliations – including the Chairman of the Board Directors Association, Türkiye.
In the Market
Actively involved in organising seminars, panels and taking part in articulating Turkish macro developments and impact on markets and corporate finance alternatives.
Conference Speeches / Panel Participations – Chronological Order
International Speeches (2022 - todate)
Istanbul – December 2022 – Organizer to Webinar on «GenZ impact on Organisations»
Istanbul/Washington DC- March2022 – Organizer and Moderator, «Board as a Transition Tool»,webinar by YUD & IFC
Istanbul/Washington DC-April 2022– Speaker, «ESG Oversight:The Board’s Role»,YUD & IFC Nominee Director Pool
Istanbul/Washington DC-April 2023– Organizer and Co-Moderator, «Adapting the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance to New Realities», webinar by YUD & IFC
Istanbul – June 2023 – Organizer and Moderator, «Sustainable Finance – Are Companies ready for a green future?», A Webinar by YUD
Istanbul – October 2023 – Organizer and Speaker, «Board Oversight Role on Risks and Audit Committee Processes” on TIDE’s 27th International Türkiye Internal Audit Conference
Istanbul – November 2023 – Organizer and Moderator on IFC Nominee Director Regional Workshop; «How Boards Add Value – The CEO Perspective»
Istanbul/London – June 2024 – Webinar on New OECD/G20 Corporate Governance Principles for EBRD Board Development Programme – with Daniel Blume, OECD, Corporate Governance Head, Senior Policy Analyst
Washington DC – June 2024 – Whistleblowing: Policies & Practices – From a Board Committee Chair perspective
International Speeches (2015- 2021)
Istanbul – April 2015 – CNR Energy Conference – Energy M&A in Türkiye
Istanbul – May 2015 – “Creating Value With M&A” – Turkish Corporate Governance Association Seminars
Geneva – January 2017 – «The Resilience of Turkish Economy», Moderating and speaking role at CCIST, Geneva
London – Sept 2017 – «The Resilience of Turkish Economy» at Mansion House, London
London – Nov 2018 – «Infrastructure in Türkiye – Development, Funding and Opportunities» at Mansion House, London
London- April 2019 – «Investment Climate & Infrastructure Sector» at Invest in Türkiye Forum 2019
Istanbul – Sept 2019–EBRD Seminar on Family Governance: «Value Creation with Governance & Alternative CorpFin»
Istanbul – December 2019 – «Discussion with Mr Muhtar Kent, The Coca Cola Company, Retired Chairman & CEO on «Leadership and the Role and Importance of Boards» at the Board Directors Association year end Seminar.
London – Januray 2020 – Moderator at UK-EECAN Trade Forum on «Financial Services Industry in EECAN»
Istanbul – May 2020 – Organizer and Moderator at Board Directors Association Webinar on «Digital Transformation post Covid-19 world; survival strategies for companies»
Istanbul – November 2020 – Organizer and Moderator at Board Directors Association Webinar on «Early Risk Detection – BCM and the role of the Board Director» in association with IFC
Istanbul – December2020 – Moderator at TUYID, Turkish IR Society’s CEO Panel, «Managing Disruptive Change»
Istanbul – April 2021 – Organizer and Moderator at Board Directors Association Webinar on «Sustainable Finance»
Istanbul – March 2021 – EBRD Governance Forum – Speaker on «Are you ready for Corporate Finance alternatives?»
Istanbul – April 2021 – Organizer and Moderator at Board Directors Association Webinar on «Sustainable Finance»
Istanbul – July 2021 – Organizer and Moderator at Board Directors Association Webinar on ESG principles and Expectations from Board of Directors (ESG Investors’ Perspective)
Istanbul – November 2021 – Moderator at ICBC Türkiye Securities’ Webinar on «Mistakes on Monetary Matters» with Financial Literacy & Inclusion Association and ICBC Türkiye Securities
International Speeches (2005-2014)
Istanbul –Mergermarket 2005 – ‘Turkish Business Environment, 2005’
Dubai – Bridging the Two Gateways 2006 : Türkiye & GCC, “Türkiye as an Investment Destination”
Dubai – Private Equity Conference 2006 – “The Turkish Private Equity Market- Fact or Fiction”
London – EMPEA Conference 2007, The only Speaker on Türkiye
New York – TAIK Conference, March 2007 : The New Destination Real Estate & Tourism
Tunisia – Euromed Capital Forum, April 2008 : “Private Equity as a growth driver in the Med.”
Dubai – SuperReturn Conference Dubai 2008 – Roundtable on Türkiye – Moderator
Istanbul – Corporate Governance Assoc. – Jan 2008 “Contribution of CG to Strategy and Sustainable Growth”
Tunisia – Euromed Capital Forum, April 2008 : “Private Equity as a growth driver in the Med.”
Dubai – Private Equity World & MENA, September 2008 : “PE in Türkiye – New Playing Field”
Dubai – Super Return Conference, October 2009 : “Türkiye – Pricing Deals with Limited Visibility”
Istanbul –Empea2009: TheBig Debate-This House believes PE in TR will only flourish once local LPs invest
Dubai –March 2010 – Dubai Chamber of Commerce :Turkish Investment Forum : “Why Türkiye?”
Istanbul –November 2010 DEIK – Turkish – Japanese Business Council, “Investment Environment”
Istanbul – March 2011 – CSFB Ultrahigh Networth Client Conference – “Why Türkiye Now”
London – Nov 2011– JETRO-DEIK Joint Seminar– “Investment Environment & Economic Outlook”
Tokyo – Dec 2011 Nikkei Turkish Investment Forum: Keynote Speech after Deputy Prime Minister HE Ali Babacan, “Fuelling Türkiye’s Growth – Key Reminders”
Istanbul – April 2013 – Moderating Roundtable with Husnu Ozyegin & Hamdi Akın – “Is it necessary to have a Strategic/Financial Partners to become a Regional/Global Player”
Ankara – May 2014 –Panel on “Infrastructure Financing and Opportunities/Threats using Capital Markets”
International Speeches (1994-2004)
Istanbul – Euromoney’s Türkiye Conference, 1994 : “ Bubbles or Fundamentals – Lessons from the 94 crash ”
New York – CEO Institutes Türkiye Roundtable, 1995 : “Privatization and the role of capital markets in Türkiye”London – University of London, 1997 : “Developments in Turkish capital markets and new directions”
Tokyo – Turkish – Japanese 10th Economic Summit, 1998 : “Investing in Türkiye – Last 10 years and beyond”
Istanbul – Türkiye towards 2000 Conference,1999 : ‘Assessment of main trends in Turkish IPOs’
Istanbul – Bilişim Conference, 2000 : ‘IT Sector and Financing Opportunities’
Istanbul – Economist Conference on E Business in Türkiye, 2000; ‘E- Broking in Türkiye’
London – Turkish Investment Seminar, 2001 : “Venture Capital and Private Equity in Türkiye – Fact or Fiction”
Denizli – OECD Roundtable, 2001 : “ Venture Capital and Private Equity for Enterprise Funding in Türkiye’
Istanbul – Türkiye, Japan & Central Asia – A Strategy Evaluation, 2002 : Seminar Chairman
Istanbul – Turkish – Japanese Business Council, 2002 : ‘Investment Environment and Future Prospects’
Istanbul – TUSİAD’s First Entrepreneurship Conference, 2003 : ‘Financing Available For Entrepreneurs’
Istanbul– TUSİAD–Corporate Governance Association Seminar, 2004 :‘Role of Independent Board Members’
Istanbul– Corporate Governance Summit, 2004 : ‘Shareholders View of Corporate Governance’
London – Turkish – Japanese Business Council-Private Seminar, 2004 : ‘New Investment Era in Türkiye’