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Utku Ogrendil is a leader with over 25 years of experience in finance, banking, and payments, combining strategic depth, restructuring capability, and entrepreneurial vision.

As Group CEO, he has led companies with over 250 employees and revenues of €50M, orchestrating two successful exits and multiple M&A transactions. Under his leadership, companies went through deep digital transformation — launching innovative products including the country's first POS sharing network, the first Soft POS solution, and a payments app with 2.5 million downloads.

Prior to payments, he built a distinguished career in banking — at Credit Europe Bank, GarantiBank, Banca Transilvania, and Libra Bank — where he drove branch expansions, established the #1 credit card brand in Romania, and played a key role in shaping the local retail banking landscape.

Today, Utku operates as a Managing Partner, Consultant, and Independent Board Member, bringing strategic perspective to boards and projects at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation.

He holds a BSBA in Economics & Finance and an MBA from the University of Hartford (USA), as well as a Non-Executive Board Membership diploma from the Financial Times (UK).