We are

We craft innovative solutions for clients worldwide.
At Pretium Advisory, we deliver innovative solutions globally, combining local insights with global market trends. Our team, led by industry veterans, offers expertise, creativity, and a vast network to address complex challenges and opportunities.
We tailor our approach to each client’s unique needs, whether navigating the Turkish corporate landscape or connecting international investors with new opportunities.
Our commitment to understanding both global and local dynamics ensures our clients are always ahead, turning ambitious visions into tangible successes.


Our Values
Our values reflect our commitment to ethical business practices, innovative approaches to corporate advisory and a deep-seated belief in the power of partnership.
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Our Alliances
Pretium Advisory has built strategic alliances with a network of world-class financial institutions and Turkish sector-specific institutions. These alliances allow us to provide our clients with a comprehensive solution across a wide range of markets.
Here are some of the benefits of our alliances:
- Deeper Industry Expertise: By working with sector-specific institutions, we gain access to in-depth knowledge of the nuances of different industries. This allows us to provide our clients with more tailored advice and support.
- Global Reach: Our alliances with international financial institutions allow us to serve our clients on a global scale. We can help them access new markets, find new partners, and raise capital from a wider pool of investors.
- Enhanced Credibility: Our alliances with well-respected institutions enhance our credibility and reputation. This can give our clients peace of mind when working with us.
We are committed to building strong and lasting alliances that benefit our clients. If you are interested in learning more about our alliances, please contact us today.
Infinita M&A Alliance
(2023 – to date) The Infinita M&A Alliance is based on the simple premise that being part of a larger entity gives greater strength to its individual participants.
IBS Research & Consultancy
IBS provides independent market analysis and insight on Türkiye to investors, financial institutions, international bodies and the public sector. IBS has carried out over 2,000 research projects in its 40 years of operation.
MERIT Risk
Merit is the one and only independent fixed-income research house dedicated to the Turkish bond market and produces fixed income research on all Turkish issuers.
OUR FOUNDER
Mehmet Sami
Mehmet Sami, with over 35 years of proficiency in corporate finance, capital markets, and private equity advisory, has built an impressive career that spans a wide range of roles and contributions within the financial sector.
Previous Positions and Responsibilities:
- IBS Research (1988/1989): Contributed his expertise in research and consulting.
- Finansbank (1989/1991): Played a key role in corporate finance.
- Euroturk Bank (1991/1994): Took on corporate finance responsibilities within a collaboration of international banks.
- Ata Invest (1994/2012): Led the establishment of Investment Banking, Research, and Institutional Equity Trading & Sales divisions, contributing to the firm’s rise as a leading independent investment bank in Türkiye.
- Deloitte (2012/2015): Advanced to Lead M&A and Debt Advisory Partner and became a member of the Deloitte Global M&A Executive Committee.
- Pretium Advisory (2015-to date): Spearheading boutique consulting with a focus on delivering specialized advisory services.
Key Service Accomplishments:
M&A Advisory: Pioneered the establishment of an international client base, and managed various significant privatization, cross-border M&A, and large international joint ventures in Türkiye since 1988.
Private Equity Advisory: Since 1996, he initiated and executed numerous private equity deals, raised Türkiye’s first and largest PE Fund in 2000, served as its strategic advisor, and was a part of its Investment Committee for 7 years. He has also provided advisory on 12 PE deals in Türkiye.
Capital Markets – ECM: Managed over 10 IPOs during his time at Finansbank, a substantial 25% of all IPOs in 1990. He also managed nearly 70 IPOs and SPOs as Lead/Co Manager/Syndicate Member from 1994 to 2012.
Capital Markets – DCM: Has experience with local bond markets, including issuing corporate bonds and funding for corporates after a prolonged period of economic crowding out.
Capital Markets – Equity Sales & Trading: Developed a research-backed equity sales and trading platform targeting US, European, and GCC Institutional Investors. This growth led to the establishment of a US office to serve institutional investors through a long-standing strategic alliance.
Corporate Governance: Mr. Sami has restructured and set corporate governance standards for various Turkish corporations and serves as an Independent Director on the boards of several prominent corporates, most of which are joint ventures with multinationals. He is an active member of various committees including Corporate Governance, Early Risk Detection, and Audit Committees. Beyond his corporate roles, he is engaged with social and non-governmental organizations, including his role as the Chairman of the Board Directors Association in Türkiye.
Mehmet Sami’s career is a testament to his extensive experience and influential presence in the financial domain, marked by significant achievements and leadership roles that have shaped the trajectory of corporate finance and governance in Türkiye.
Founder’s Conference, Panel and Webinar Roles
Actively involved in organising seminars, panels and webinars on Türkiye, Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance matters. Actively taking part in articulating;
- The strategic role of Türkiye for being a supply chain partner, near-shoring candidate and regional coordination hub role.
- How Entrepreneurs can add value by Pretium Advisory’s corporate governance and corporate finance know-how.
(1994-2004)
(2005-2014)
(2015- 2021)
(2022 - to-date)
(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’
(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”
(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
(2022 - to-date)
- 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»
- 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 – IFC Nominee Directors’ Forum – Whistleblowing Policies & Practices – From a Board Committee Chair perspective