Sahibinden Appoints Bulent Akar as Chief Technology Officer
Portfolio - People | Dec 02, 2024 | Aim Group
Sahibinden.com, the leading horizontal marketplace based in Turkey, has appointed Bulent Akar as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Akar, who announced his new role through LinkedIn, comes from Agada Tech, a boutique software development and consultancy firm he co-founded. He has a career spanning nearly thirty years, having held senior roles, including CTO at Yemeksepeti and tech director at Sigal Holding. His extensive background includes leading Gittigidiyor.com's technology department and facilitating Turkish sellers' access to global platforms like Amazon and Etsy after its closure by parent company EBay. Akar is academically accomplished, holding degrees from Istanbul Technical University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Koç University. Sahibinden, founded in 2000, has actively expanded its offerings in recent years, including launching used-car auctions, online resources for professional car gallery users, and partnering with carmaker Togg.
Sectors
- E-commerce
- Technology
- Automotive
Geography
- Turkey – Sahibinden.com is based in Turkey and is a major player in the Turkish e-commerce market.
Industry
- E-commerce – Sahibinden.com is a horizontal marketplace operating in the e-commerce sector, offering a wide range of categories for users.
- Technology – Bulent Akar's role as CTO and his extensive background in software development and technology underscores the technological focus of the companies involved.
- Automotive – Sahibinden's recent expansion into used-car auctions and collaboration with carmaker Togg highlights its involvement in the automotive sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibinden.com | Target Company | Company | A leading horizontal marketplace in Turkey offering a wide range of categories. |
| Bulent Akar | Chief Technology Officer | Person | Recently appointed CTO of Sahibinden, with a strong background in technology and leadership. |
| Agada Tech | Previous Company | Company | A boutique software development and consultancy company co-founded by Bulent Akar. |
| Yemeksepeti | Former Company | Company | A former employer of Bulent Akar, known for its online food delivery service. |
| Gittigidiyor.com | Former Company | Company | A former employer of Bulent Akar, which was part of the global e-commerce company EBay. |
| Sigal Holding | Former Company | Company | A company where Bulent Akar served as tech and business development director. |
| Togg | Partner | Company | A carmaker that has partnered with Sahibinden. |