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8+ years of senior public administration at the Ministry of Industry, diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, academia at OSTİM Technical University, and corporate leadership at Martı Technologies — a career that builds bridges.

25+Years of Experience
3Different Sectors
5+Institutions & Roles
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Ali Murat Sürekli
Ali Murat Sürekli
Government Relations Director · Martı Technologies (NYSE: MRT)
International FinanceBusiness ManagementManufacturing Industry PoliciesR&D and Technology ManagementSustainabilityInternational Project ManagementPublic AffairsDiplomacyAcademiaGulf Studies
8+
Years at Ministry
UAE
Foreign Posting
NYSE
Public Company
Dr.
Academic Title
Ali Murat Sürekli
About Me

A Career Bridging
Public Sector, Academia,
and Private Sector

A graduate of Ankara University Faculty of Political Science, holding an MBA from Yeditepe University and a doctorate from Gazi University, Ali Murat Sürekli has over 25 years of accumulated experience in public administration, technology policy, and corporate governance.

Having served as Deputy Director General and Advisor to the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, Sürekli also worked as Second Secretary at the Turkish Embassy in Abu Dhabi under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He currently serves as Government Relations Director at Martı Technologies, Assistant Professor at OSTİM Technical University, and Advisory Board Member at ODTÜ-GÜNAM.

Senior Bureaucracy

8+ years of public administration including Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Industry and Technology

Academic

Faculty member in the Department of Management and Information Systems at OSTİM Technical University

Public Company Executive

Government Relations Director at NYSE: MRT (Martı Technologies)

International Diplomacy

Second Secretary at the Turkish Embassy in Abu Dhabi under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Career Details
Career Journey

Professional Background

A 25-year bridging career from public administration to diplomacy, from academia to the private sector.

Mar 2025 – Present
Martı Technologies NYSE: MRT
Government Relations Director

Manages public affairs and government communication processes for Türkiye's first and largest micromobility company, a publicly traded company on the NYSE.

Public AffairsRegulationCorporate Strategy
Feb 2025 – Present
OSTİM Technical University
Assistant Professor

Teaches courses focused on "Building the Future" in the Department of Management and Information Systems at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

ManagementInformation SystemsAcademia
Nov 2023 – Present
METU-GÜNAM
Advisory Board Member

Serves on the Advisory Board of the Solar Energy Research and Application Center at Middle East Technical University.

Energy PolicyR&DAdvisory Board
Jun 2024 – Mar 2025
Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye
Advisor to the Deputy Minister

Coordinated high-level technology and industrial policies as an advisor directly reporting to the Deputy Minister.

Technology PolicyHigh-Level Advisory
Jun 2020 – May 2024 · 4 years
Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye
Deputy Director General

Managed sectoral policies for software, IT, automotive, metals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and food industries; implemented digital transformation strategies.

Deputy Director GeneralDigital TransformationPolicy
2017 – Jun 2020 · 3.5 years
Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye
Head of IT and Software Industry Department

Led the department responsible for shaping Türkiye's software and IT industry policies; developed sector growth strategies. Actively contributed to the development of the Industrial Registry Information System, Türkiye's industrial inventory with over 170,000 registered manufacturing companies.

Software SectorITDepartment Head
Sep 2021 – Feb 2025 · 3.5 years
Tax Council
Council Member

Served as a council member in the advisory body shaping Türkiye's tax policy.

Tax PolicyCouncil Membership
Aug 2014 – Jan 2017 · 2.5 years
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye
Second Secretary — Embassy in Abu Dhabi

Conducted bilateral relations and economic diplomacy activities as Second Secretary at the Turkish Embassy in the United Arab Emirates.

DiplomacyUAEEconomic Relations
2004 – Jul 2014 · 10+ years
Prime Ministry of Türkiye
Senior Economist

Conducted macroeconomic policy analysis and coordination as a senior economist at the Prime Ministry of Türkiye.

Prime MinistryEconomyPolicy Analysis
2000 – 2004 · 4 years
Milliyet
Strategic Planning Specialist

Worked in corporate strategy and business development processes as a strategic planning specialist at Milliyet, one of Türkiye's leading media organizations.

Strategic PlanningMediaBusiness Development
Areas of Expertise

Intersecting Expertise

Deep knowledge accumulated across public sector, academia, and private industry.

Technology & Industrial Policy

High-level experience in formulating and implementing software, IT, and digital transformation policies at the Ministry of Industry.

  • Software Sector Regulation
  • Digital Transformation Policies
  • Public-Private Sector Coordination
  • Industrial Strategy Documents

Public Affairs & Government Relations

Strategic management of public-company relations with perspective gained both from within the ministry and from the private sector.

  • Regulatory Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Government Strategy
  • Lobbying & Advocacy

Economic Diplomacy

Economic and commercial diplomatic activities conducted in Abu Dhabi under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bilateral Economic Relations
  • UAE & Gulf Region
  • International Negotiation
  • Trade Diplomacy

Tax Policy

Contribution to tax policy design and advisory processes as a member of the Tax Council of Türkiye.

  • Tax Policy Design
  • Fiscal Regulations
  • Economic Analysis
  • Council Advisory

Energy & Sustainability

Active role in solar energy and renewable energy policies as a member of the METU-GÜNAM Advisory Board.

  • Energy Policy
  • Renewable Energy
  • R&D Coordination
  • METU-GÜNAM

International Project Management

Active management and coordination experience in international projects supported by the World Bank and EBRD.

  • World Bank Türkiye Green Industry Project
  • EBRD Decarbonization Roadmaps
  • International Project Coordination

International Finance

Expertise in international financing processes, capital markets, and global financial relations.

  • Capital Markets
  • NYSE Public Company Experience
  • International Finance
  • Investor Relations

Business Management

Theoretical knowledge at MBA and doctorate levels combined with practical management experience in public and private sectors.

  • Strategic Management
  • Corporate Leadership
  • MBA (Yeditepe University)
  • Organizational Transformation

Manufacturing Industry Policies

Policy development for the competitiveness, digitalization, and sustainable transformation of Türkiye's manufacturing industry.

  • Industrial Transformation Strategies
  • Competitiveness Analysis
  • Digital Industry Policies
  • Green Industry Transition

R&D and Technology Management

Comprehensive experience in R&D ecosystem, technology transfer, and innovation policies.

  • Innovation Policies
  • Technology Transfer
  • R&D Ecosystem Management
  • University-Industry Collaboration

Gulf Studies

Regional expertise gained through diplomatic assignment in Abu Dhabi and deep relationships established with the Gulf region.

  • UAE & Gulf Economies
  • Regional Business Development
  • Cultural Bridge Building
  • Diplomatic Network
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Academic Degrees
Academic Background

Education & Academic Identity

A deep-rooted academic journey starting from Mülkiye; curiosity carried from MBA to doctorate.

Bachelor's

Ankara University Faculty of Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration under the umbrella of Türkiye's prestigious school of state administration, Mekteb-i Mülkiye.

1994 – 1999
Ankara
Public AdministrationMekteb-i MülkiyePolitical Science
MBA

Yeditepe University

Advanced education in management, finance, and strategy within the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

2000 – 2002
Istanbul
MBAManagementFinance
Doctorate

Gazi University

Joint doctoral program with Gazi University and Turgut Özal University. The academic title that forms the foundation of his academic identity and enables his faculty position at OSTİM Technical University.

Doctoral Program
Ankara
Doctorate (Ph.D.)Business AdministrationJoint Program
High School: Sarıyer Vehbi Koç Foundation High School · 1991–1994
Events & Media

Speeches, Panels & In the Media

From TÜSİAD to the World Bank, from TOBB to OIZs — featured on national platforms in technology, green transformation, and industrial policy.

Speech Recording
Featured Event

TÜSİAD — Green Deal from an Industrial Perspective

Participated as a panelist in the TÜSİAD panel organized to discuss the impact of the European Green Deal on Turkish industry, in his capacity as Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Technology.

April 27, 2023 Online TÜSİAD
Green DealIndustrial PolicyEU RegulationsClimate
Event Details
World Bank / OAİB

Green Transformation in Industry Project Webinar

Participated as a speaker in the Central Anatolian Exporters' Association webinar within the scope of the World Bank-supported Green Industry Project.

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Türkiye İMSAD

Türkiye Green Industry Project Promotion Meeting

Attended the Green Industry Project information meeting of the Turkish Construction Material Manufacturers' Association as a ministry representative.

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TÜSİAD

Green Deal from an Industrial Perspective Panel

Provided assessments on public policies and industrial transformation at the TÜSİAD event discussing the impact of the European Green Deal on Turkish industry.

Event Details
OSBÜK

Organized Industrial Zones Event

Contributed to the industrial policy and digital transformation agenda within the Organized Industrial Zones Supreme Organization.

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REE Türkiye

Rare Earth Elements Project Visit

Evaluated collaboration opportunities with universities and technology companies during technical visits to Germany as part of the REE project.

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TurkChem

Green Deal from an Industrial Perspective

Provided assessments on the EU Green Deal and industrial policies at an event organized with representatives of the chemical sector.

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TÜBİSAD

Türkiye IT Sector Report Event

Evaluated the growth of Türkiye's information and communication technology sector and digital transformation policies at the event organized by TÜBİSAD.

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Ekonomi Newspaper

Views on Green Transformation

Addressed the adaptation of Turkish industry to the European Green Deal process and policy perspectives in an article published in Ekonomi Newspaper.

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Kocaeli Governorship

Türkiye Green Transformation Project Introduction

Provided information on sustainable transformation and green production policies in industry at a meeting held in Kocaeli.

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İSO

Türkiye Green Industry Project Information Meeting

Addressed sustainable production and green transformation strategies in industry at the meeting organized by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry.

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GSO

Türkiye Green Industry Project Information Session

Evaluated the green transformation process of the industrial sector in a meeting held with members of the Gaziantep Chamber of Industry.

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PetroTürk

Chemical Sector and Green Industry Project

Addressed the sectoral impacts of the Türkiye Green Industry Project and transformation opportunities at an event focused on the energy and chemical sectors.

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OSTİM Technical University — Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Management and Information Systems

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Martı Technologies — Government Relations Director
NYSE: MRT

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