Gizem Kozan

Gizem Kozan
General Counsel

Gizem Kozan

Banking, Finance & Capital MarketsBusiness LawCommercial & CorporateComplianceESG, Sustainability and Impact Investing

Gizem embarked on her legal career in 2012 and has dedicated the past decade to Turkiye’s preeminent banking institutions. She possesses a distinctive professional profile characterised by the seamless integration of Legal Counsel and Audit functions – a dual expertise that allows her to navigate the intricacies of financial regulations with strategic precision. Throughout her tenure in the banking sector, Gizem has evolved into a key advisor, mastering complex audit methodologies and risk management frameworks. ​Currently, she is deeply engaged in Sustainability and Corporate Compliance, where she applies an innovative lens to emerging ESG standards. By aligning rigorous regulatory requirements with forward-thinking corporate strategies, Gizem provides transformative value to institutional governance and long-term resilience.

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