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NATUR SUNTUR
Banking & Payments Executive
Istanbul
Summary
Results-driven business leader prepared for high-impact executive role. Known for leveraging extensive experience to foster team collaboration and guide companies toward strategic goals. Recognized for adaptability and strong results orientation in dynamic environments. Expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Executive Consultant
Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
- Digital Banking, Mobile Wallet, e-money, Payment Systems
- Worked closely with executive leadership teams to define corporate vision and establish long-term strategic goals aligned with industry best practices.
Chief Product Officer
BPN Payment & E-money Services
04.2022 - 02.2024
- I led BPN E-money's strategic direction and execution, particularly focusing on digital products like Kliq. This involved crafting comprehensive market launch plans and establishing the necessary infrastructure, including assembling and leading the team.
Executive Vice President of Digital Banking
Burgan Bank Turkey
04.2019 - 02.2022
- I spearheaded the launch and rapid growth of Burgan Bank's digital banking platform, ON, from its inception to garnering a substantial customer base of 200,000 soon after its introduction. In this role, I led a multidisciplinary team across six key divisions: Digital Banking, Digital Marketing, Business Dev., Consumer Loans Product Man./Marketing, Data Analytics & Modeling, Payment Systems, and Customer Management & Sales, including the Customer Contact Center and Alternative Delivery Channels, Full P&L responsibility of digital banking business group. Reported to CEO, managed a team of 140. Exco Member.
Head of Marketing & Sales
Akbank (Tosla)
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Marketing, Sales, Digital Marketing, Digital Channel Management, Business Development, Product Management. Full P&L responsibility. Reported to CEO.
Digital Marketing & Marketing Consultant
Papara
12.2015 - 09.2018
- Consultancy on Marketing Strategy & Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition
- Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
Co-Founder
meoduo.com
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Online meeting-based serv. (psychotherapy, coaching etc.) marketplace start-up
- Online meeting-based serv. (psychotherapy, coaching etc.) marketplace start-up
Head of Marketing, Digital Marketing & MarComm.
BKM
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Comm. and P&R. BKM Express customer base reached to 1 mio in a short period through effective online and offline marketing campaigns.
- Led a team of marketing professionals for successful product launches and promotions.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to guide innovative marketing strategies.
Vice President, Payment Systems Product Management
QNB Finansbank
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Developing and implementing marketing strategy of affluent segment card products to increase revenue and market share. Main responsibilities were new product marketing, business development, new product development, 3rd party relationship management, campaign management, digital marketing, channel and process development; preparing and controlling of marketing, card services and moneypoint budgets. Full P&L responsibility. Managed a team of 5.
- Increased credit cards sales volume by 2.4 times from 2010 to 2012
- Achieved annual growth rate of 40% in spend per card
- Doubled up the premium credit cards portfolio from 2010 to 2012
- Launched the very first iPhone Application of Finansbank
Consultant to the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Antalya Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Consultancy on national/local economy, national/local politics, press & public relations, new investment areas and development projects
Managing Partner
Suntur İnşaat
04.2005 - 09.2009
- New Business Development projects mainly on Industrial Agriculture
- Delivery of the residential construction projects.
Project Manager
Carlson Marketing
12.2004 - 04.2005
- Project Mng. of Kuwait Airways FFP, global team composed of consultants & eng
Account Manager/Consultant
Peppers & Rogers
04.2004 - 12.2004
- Develop and implement CRM and marketing projects to Ford Otosan and Brisa
Asst. Product Manager
Pinar Süt
02.2003 - 10.2003
- Relaunch of Pınar Yogurt; Package design and its implementation, promotional activities, market research, relaunch campaign, media planning and pricing
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Koç University
Istanbul, 3401.2002
Business English Training - English Language
University of California, Irvine
Irvine 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Istanbul Technical University (İ.T..)
Istanbul, 3401.1999
High School Diploma -
Antalya Anatolian High School
Antalya, 0701.1994
Skills
Leadership experience
Strategic planning and execution
Executive decision-making
Effective communicator and public speaker
Complex problem-solving mastery
Data-driven decision making
Leadership and people development
Strategic partnerships
Accomplishments
- Bosphorus Cross-Continental 2012, 2013 Swimmer
- Meis-Kaş 2023 Swimming Race Finisher
- Çanakkale Cross-Continental 2023 Swimmer
- Istanbul Challenge Triathlon 2023 Finisher
- Volleyball player in Antalya DSİ (3 gold medals)
- 3rd in Turkey Volleyball Championship as Antalya Team
- Antalya Champion in high jumping
- 1st in Atik Tennis Championship
Affiliations
- Foundation Member of Koç University Marketing Club
- Koç University Alumni Society
- Istanbul Technical University Alumni Society
- FODER
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/01/76
- Driving License: B type
- Military service completed on July 2008, 1st rank among lieutenants
Smoking Status
Non-smoker
Interests
Personal Development
Psychology
Reading books
Hobbies
Tennis, open water swimming, road and mtb cycling, triathlon, scuba diving, skiing, tango dancing, photography.
Timeline
Senior Executive Consultant
Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
Chief Product Officer
BPN Payment & E-money Services
04.2022 - 02.2024
Executive Vice President of Digital Banking
Burgan Bank Turkey
04.2019 - 02.2022
Head of Marketing & Sales
Akbank (Tosla)
10.2018 - 04.2019
Co-Founder
meoduo.com
12.2016 - 01.2018
Digital Marketing & Marketing Consultant
Papara
12.2015 - 09.2018
Head of Marketing, Digital Marketing & MarComm.
BKM
03.2013 - 11.2015
Vice President, Payment Systems Product Management
QNB Finansbank
04.2010 - 03.2013
Consultant to the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Antalya Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
09.2009 - 04.2010
Managing Partner
Suntur İnşaat
04.2005 - 09.2009
Project Manager
Carlson Marketing
12.2004 - 04.2005
Account Manager/Consultant
Peppers & Rogers
04.2004 - 12.2004
Asst. Product Manager
Pinar Süt
02.2003 - 10.2003
MBA - Business Administration
Koç University
Business English Training - English Language
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Istanbul Technical University (İ.T..)
High School Diploma -
Antalya Anatolian High School