Mr. Mumcuoglu has over 30 years’ oil industry experience, principally with TPAO, before he joined GYP in 2005. Mr. Mumcuoglu has graduated from Technical University of Istanbul, Department of Geological Engineering, 1979. Has obtained his M.Sc. Degree in Petroleum Geology in the West Virginia University, USA in 1984. Mr. Mumcuoglu worked as a Deputy General Manager of TPIC (Turkish Petroleum International Company), being responsible for the petroleum field service activities in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Iraq between the years of 2001 and 2004. Worked as a Country Manager of TPIC in Egypt and had responsibilities in exploration and production activities of the company between 1994 and 2001.

Other than the experience in petroleum exploration, production, negotiations and contracting area, Mr. Mumcuoglu has completed the training courses at the Kyushu University of Japan and worked in the field of Geothermal Exploration for three years between 1987-1990. The valuable work experience has been gained during the involvement in many important projects in such countries as Turkey, USA, Japan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Egypt, Bulgaria and Morocco.

After graduating from TED Ankara College and later from Ankara University, Faculty of Social Sciences in 1982, he started his career at Turkiye Is Bank, Board of Audit, and served in different posts at the bank before working for various companies in the private sector. He has acted as Deputy General Manager for Financial Affairs at Veziroglu Company Group, Financial Affairs Coordinator at Bilkent Group Companies, Roketsan A.S. Finance Director, and Vice President of Finance at Environmental Technologies Group before joining our company in 2011.

After receiving BS in Petroleum Engineering Department at Middle East Technical University (METU) Ankara-Turkey in 1981, Mr. Guler joined TPAO as a drilling engineer. He obtained MSc degree in Petroleum Engineering at University of Southern California (USC), USA in 1985. He worked for TPAO Drilling Department between 1985-1994 and 2004-2008, in all phases of drilling operations of onshore and off-shore wells, including geothermal wells, at different fields in Turkey.

During 1994-2004, he worked on various positions at International Project Group of TPAO. He worked in Baku, Azerbaijan between 1995-1997 and, participated in opening new TPAO Baku Office. Between 1998-2000, he worked as an Operation Manager in Kazakhstan for TPAO-BPAmoco TEPCO Project and, managed drilling and testing operations. Between 2001-2004, he worked as Deputy Group Manager of International Project Group and was responsible for operations in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Libya and Algeria. In 2006, he was assigned as an Operation Manager in charge of Western Black Sea Offshore Operations.

Mr. Guler has obtained his MSc in International Economics at Gazi University, Social Sciences Institute, Ankara-TURKEY in 1996. He is also author of many publications.

C. Melda Kuyumcu has been working within Company Group as the in-house attorney, since 2005, with expertise in Turkish Petroleum Law, Turkish Administrative Law, and domestic and international commercial transactions. Kuyumcu is especially skilled in negotiation of international petroleum drilling contracts and joint operating agreements.

After having graduated from the TED Ankara College in 1994 and the Law Faculty of Ankara University in 2000, she has completed her law apprenticeship at Gunday Law Office, and worked, in turn, as a lawyer at Gunday Law Office and later, the Human Resources Manager in the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey. Kuyumcu has completed various legal training programs including programs for international commercial contracts, international arbitration and dispute resolution in energy industry, and legal English. Kuyumcu, is a registered member of the Ankara Bar Association within the Union of Turkish Bars, and has advanced English and intermediate Italian. Kuyumcu is married and has one son.

At present, Mr.Eren is in charge of exploration department of GYP. He has graduated from Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Geology, Trabzon, Turkey and then, obtained his master degree in Sedimentology at Mississippi State University, USA. Some of his responsibilities are conducting whole phases of the exploration studies including geological and geophysical interpretation and operational activities, development of new fields and coordinating government and partner relations.

In the beginning of his job career in 1985–1994 he worked at Domestic Exploration Group (TPAO), as an Exploration Geologist, studying geologic and seismic evaluation of Thrace Basin and Southeastern Thrust Belt of Turkey till 1994.

Mr. Eren is now responsible for all exploration projects and supervising geological interpretation works. He has gained valuable experience while working at TPAO (Turkish Petroleum Corporation). Positions held at TPAO: 2006-2007 - International Projects Group (Regional Manager); 2000-2006 - Resident Manager of TPAO Libya office; 1998-2000 - Project Manager and Management Committee Member; 1996-1998 - Project Manager and Senior Geologist, TPAO Turkmenistan; 1994-1996 - Senior Geologist, responsible for evaluating TPAO Azerbaijan fields; 1985-1994 - Domestic Exploration Grout at TPAO, Exploration Geologist. Also, Mr. Eren was responsible for evaluation of new projects in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Azerbaijan etc.

Before obtaining Ph.D. on the subject of Evaluation of Offshore Sequence Stratigraphy by using Seismic methods, Dr. Erdogdu has got Master Degree in Vertical Seismic Profiling at Istanbul University. His Bachelor Degree was received in 1984 at the same university. Later in 1985 he started to work at TPAO Exploration Group as a seismologist and then as a chief geophysicist of seismic crews. Then, he worked in Quality Control and Geophysical Interpretation System Department as an engineer and as a manager. During 1994-1995, Dr.Erdogdu worked as a chief geophysicist being in charge of evaluation of exploration and production licenses on behalf of TPIC (Turkish Petroleum International Company) in Egypt. Upon completion of these duties he worked as a technical supervisor at International Projects Department (IPD) of TPAO on several projects, namely, TEPCO in Kazakhstan, Offshore Caspian Sea, Onshore Turkmenistan, Egypt, Uzbekistan.

In 2001–2004, Dr. Erdogdu worked as a Deputy Manager being in charge of technical, commercial and administration issues for projects in Libya and North African countries. In subsequent years Dr. Erdogdu worked as a Project Leader of IPD for the projects in Middle East countries, i.e. Iraq, Iran and Syria. He is working at GYP since 2007. Having good knowledge of Landmark, Charisma and SMT (Kingdom Suite+) seismic interpretation systems, he is now in charge of evaluation of exploration and production licenses in GYP.

Mr. Karadayi has graduated from Middle East Technical University of Ankara, Department of Petroleum Engineering, in 1983. He started to work as a drilling engineer at the Turkish Petroleum Company (TPAO). Prior to joining GYP in 2007, Mr. Karadayi worked as an Operation Manager of TPIC (Turkish Petroleum International Company), being responsible for the petroleum field service activities in Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iraq between the years of 2001 and 2007.

Mr. Yoruk is working as a for GYP and has more than 28 years of valuable experience. Mr. Rasim Yoruk is a graduate of Middle East Technical University of Ankara, Department of Petroleum Engineering, 1979. He started to work as a well-site drilling engineer at the Turkish Petroleum Company (TPAO). Prior to joining GYP in 2007, Rasim worked as a Deputy Head of Drilling Department of Turkish Petroleum Company (TPAO), being responsible for land drilling wells: Vertical and Directional Well Programming and Optimization, Well Budget, Operation in activities in Turkey and abroad between the years of 2003 and 2007. The countries of working experience include Turkey, Kazakhstan, Egypt and Libya.

Mr. Aydin has joined GYP in September 2008. Having obtained a Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Ankara – Turkey), Mr. Aydin was employed by TPAO, where he worked as a Senior Drilling Supervisor and Drilling Department Manager. Then, in 2001, he was appointed as a General Manager of TPIC, a subsidiary of TPAO. In the period from 2001 till 2004 Mr. Aydin worked on various positions in TPAO headquarter. He was engaged in procurement procedures, tendering and commissioning of land rigs, drilling and testing operations in Black Sea offshore. Mr. Aydin participated in international workshops, seminars, training programs.

Mr. Bahadir Sokullu has joined GYP in 2008. After graduation from Istanbul Technical University in 1980, Department of Petroleum Engineering, he started his career at TPAO as a Junior Drilling Engineer. During the period from 1985 till 1996  he was assigned on different positions in field offices in Batman, Luleburgaz, Adiyaman. In 2000-2005 Mr. Sokullu worked as a Research and Project Manager at TPAO and was responsible for budget preparation, statistic preparation and researching activities. In 2005 till 2008 Bahadir Sokullu worked at Calik Enerji Oil and Gas company in Turkmenistan as a Senior Drilling Engineer.

Mr UNSAL has obtained BSc on Petroleum Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara. He joined Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) in 1993 as a Drilling Engineer and later continued to work as a Chief Engineer in Technical Operations Department, Chief Engineer in Material Supply Division, Chief of Engineering in Drilling Management and Drilling Manager as last position. He is mainly experienced in drilling (special operations), material supply & purchasing, personnel management, rig inspections and repairs, and rig moves. Mr. Unsal has also participated in domestic and overseas onshore and offshore projects with TPAO (Kazakhstan, Libya, Azerbaijan). Jointed GYP in July 2009 and positioned as a Rig Manager.

Mr. Salih Basyigit has graduated from Middle East Technical University, Department of Petroleum Engineering (MSc.). He joined GYP in 1997 as an engineer being in charge of workover and production operations. In 1999 he was promoted to chief engineer. His main duties included organization and planning of field works. In 1987–1988 he attended various training courses on drilling and reservoir services organized by TPAO (Turkish Petroleum Corporation). Mr. Basyigit is Production Fields Manager since 2007. He is mainly responsible for technical operations on production fields.

Mrs. Şirin Özger has graduated from Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, Department of Mechanical Engineering B.S. She started to work as a supply engineer at the Turkish Petroleum Corporation Drilling Group. She worked as a Planning and Supply Manager and Adviser. She was engaged in procurements and tendering procedures, rental/loan/consignment agreements, stock control of critical well needs, planning and purchasing drilling equipments, technical evaluation of tender quotations and carry out related logistic steps. She joined GYP in June 2009.

After her graduation from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics, in Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, she worked in various positions including Executive Assistant, Account Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager between 1989–1993. Worked as the Finance Manager between 1993–1994, Ms. Guner, as the Financial and Administrative Affairs Manager, coordinated HR, Accounting and Finance Departments between 1994-1997 in manufacturing sector. Ms. Guner gained experience on tax supervision in M.Y.T. Chartered Accountant Ltd. and then worked in import – export sector as Accounting and Finance Manager between 1998-1999. Ms. Guner joined to GYP in 1999.

Following his graduation from Department of Geological Engineering in Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey in 1988, he began his career in Toprak Kale Iskenderun highway project as Field Engineer working on ground survey drillings. Then he worked in international projects including TAG and Sile – Agva highways, Mamak Cankaya Imrahor viaduct and the reconstruction of Istanbul Halic bridge. Worked as Sales Engineer of high-tech products and industrial chemicals, Mr. Batir joined GYP in September 2003 as the Camp Supervisor of Diyarbakir Karakilise facilities. Then appointed as the Administrative Manager of Adiyaman, Mr. Batir serves currently as the Logistics Manager of the company.

Graduated from Faculty of Business in Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey, Mr. Ergul has attended various training programs on social security, labour laws, tax, business law and human resources including the HR Management School in Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. Mr. Ergul is a member of the Ankara Chamber of Certified Public Accountants.

Since 1977 he has been served in Sayer Group in various positions in Administrative Affairs and HR Departments in local and international oil projects on onshore and offshore drillings, seismic research and activities. He currently serves as the Human Resources Manager of the company.