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A bridging career spanning 8 years of senior public administration at the Ministry of Industry and Technology, diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, academia at OSTİM Technical University, and corporate leadership at Martı Technologies.

25+ Years of Experience
3 Different Sectors
5+ Institutions & Roles
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Dr. Ali Murat Sürekli
Dr. Ali Murat Sürekli
Government Relations Director · Marti Technologies (NYSE:MRT)
Kamu Yönetimi Teknoloji Politikası Akademi
About Me

A Career Uniting Public Sector, Academia, and
the Private Sector

Graduating from Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences, holding an MBA from Yeditepe University, and a Ph.D. from Gazi University, Dr. Ali Murat Sürekli possesses over 25 years of profound expertise in public administration, technology policy, and corporate governance.

Having served as Deputy General Manager and Advisor to the Deputy Minister at the T.R. Ministry of Industry and Technology, Dr. Sürekli also served as Second Secretary in Abu Dhabi under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Currently, he continues his active roles as Government Relations Director at Martı Technologies, Assistant Professor at OSTİM Technical University, and Advisory Board Member at METU-GÜNAM.

Senior Bureaucracy

8+ years of public administration experience, including Deputy General Manager at the Ministry of Industry and Technology

Academician

Faculty Member at the Department of Management Information Systems, OSTİM Technical University

Publicly Traded Company Executive

Government Relations Director at NYSE: MRT (Martı Technologies)

International Diplomacy

Second Secretary at the Turkish Embassy in Abu Dhabi, T.R. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Career Details
Career Journey

Professional History

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

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

Manages government relations and public affairs communication processes for Turkey's first and largest micromobility company, which is publicly traded on the NYSE.

Government RelationsRegulationCorporate Strategy
Feb 2025 – Present
OSTİM Teknik Üniversitesi
OSTİM Technical University
Assistant Professor

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

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

Serves on the Advisory Board of the Center for Solar Energy Research and Applications within Middle East Technical University.

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

Managed the high-level coordination of technology and industrial policies, reporting directly to the Deputy Minister.

Technology PolicySenior Consulting
Jun 2020 – May 2024 · 4 years
R.T. Ministry of Industry and Technology
Deputy General Director

Managed sector policies for software, IT, automotive, metal, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and food, and implemented digital transformation strategies within the Ministry as Deputy General Director.

Deputy General DirectorDigital TransformationPolicy
2017 – Jun 2020 · 3.5 years
R.T. Ministry of Industry and Technology
Head of IT and Software Industry Department

Led the department responsible for shaping Turkey's software and IT industry policies; developed sectoral growth strategies. Played an active role in developing the Industrial Registry Information System, which serves as Turkey's National Industrial Inventory with over 170,000 registered manufacturing firms.

Software SectorInformation TechnologyHead of Department
Sep 2021 – Feb 2025 · 3.5 years
Tax Council
Council Member

Served as a council member in the advisory body that shapes Turkey's tax policy.

Tax PolicyCouncil Membership
Aug 2014 – Jan 2017 · 2.5 years
R.T. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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
R.T. Prime Ministry
Senior Economy Expert

Conducted macroeconomic policy analysis and coordination activities as a senior economy expert within the Prime Ministry of Turkey.

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

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

Strategic PlanningMediaBusiness Development
Areas of Expertise

Intersecting Expertises

Deep knowledge and insight acquired across public, academic, and private sectors.

Technology & Industrial Policy

High-level experience in the formulation and implementation of software, informatics, and digital transformation policies at the Ministry of Industry.

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

Public Affairs & Government Communications

Strategic management of public-corporate relations, leveraging deep insights gained from both internal ministry roles and private sector perspectives.

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

Economic Diplomacy

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

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

Tax Policy

Contributions to tax policy design and advisory processes within the scope of membership in the Tax Council of Türkiye.

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

Energy & Sustainability

Active role in solar and renewable energy policies as an Advisory Board Member of METU-GÜNAM (Center for Solar Energy Research and Applications).

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

International Project Management

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

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

International Finance

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

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

Business Administration

Applied management experience across public and private sectors, combined with theoretical knowledge at MBA and PhD levels.

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

Manufacturing Industry Policies

Policy development aimed at enhancing the competitiveness, digitalization, and sustainable transformation of the Turkish manufacturing industry.

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

R&D and Technology Management

Comprehensive experience in research and development ecosystems, technology transfer, and innovation policies.

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

Gulf Studies

Regional expertise developed through a diplomatic assignment in Abu Dhabi and deep-rooted connections established with the Gulf region.

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

Education & Academic Identity

A deep-rooted academic journey originating from Mülkiye; a continuous curiosity spanning from an MBA to a PhD.

Bachelor's

Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences

Undergraduate education in Public Administration under the roof of Mekteb-i Mülkiye, Türkiye’s deeply rooted school of state governance.

1994 – 1999
Ankara
Public Administration Mekteb-i Mülkiye Political Science
MBA

Yeditepe University

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

2000 – 2002
Istanbul
MBA Management Finance
PhD

Gazi University

Joint PhD program of Gazi University and Turgut Özal University. This academic title forms the core of his academic identity and enables his faculty membership at OSTİM Technical University.

Doctoral Program
Ankara
PhD (Dr.) Business Administration Joint Program
High School: Sarıyer Vehbi Koç Foundation High School · 1991–1994
Events & Media

Speeches, Panels & In the Media

Took the stage at prominent national platforms—from TÜSİAD to the World Bank, TOBB to OIZs—addressing topics on technology, green transition, and industrial policy.

Speech Recording
Featured Event

TÜSİAD — The Green Deal from an Industrial Perspective

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

April 27, 2023 Online TÜSİAD
Green Deal Industrial Policy EU Regulations Climate
Event Details
World Bank / OAİB

Green Transformation in Industry Project Webinar

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

Go to News
Türkiye İMSAD

Türkiye Green Industry Project Launch Event

Attended the Green Industry Project briefing session of the Association of Turkish Construction Material Producers as the Ministry representative.

Go to News
TÜSİAD

The Green Deal from an Industrial Perspective Panel

Shared insights on public policies and industrial transformation at the TÜSİAD event where the impacts of the European Green Deal on Turkish industry were evaluated.

Event Details
OSBÜK

Supreme Organization of Organized Industrial Zones Event

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

Go to News
REE Türkiye

Rare Earth Elements Project Visit

Explored collaboration opportunities with universities and tech companies during technical visits to Germany conducted as part of the REE project.

Go to News
TurkChem

The Green Deal from an Industrial Perspective

Evaluated the EU Green Deal and industrial policies at an event organized with chemical industry stakeholders.

Go to News
TÜBİSAD

Türkiye Informatics Sector Report Launch

Evaluated the growth of the Turkish Information and Communication Technologies sector along with digital transformation policies at an event held by TÜBİSAD.

Go to News
Ekonomi Gazetesi

Insights on Green Transformation

Discussed the adaptation of Turkish industry to the European Green Deal and policy outlooks in an article published in Ekonomi Gazetesi.

Go to News
Kocaeli Governorship

Türkiye Green Transformation Project Presentation

Delivered a presentation regarding sustainable transformation in industry and green production policies during a briefing meeting in Kocaeli.

Go to News
İSO

Türkiye Green Industry Project Information Meeting

Addressed sustainable manufacturing and green transformation strategies at a briefing organized by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry.

Go to News
GSO

Turkey Green Industry Project Information Session

The green transition process of the industrial sector was evaluated at the meeting held with the members of the Gaziantep Chamber of Industry.

Go to News
PetroTürk

Chemical Sector and Green Industry Project

The sectoral impacts and transformation opportunities of the Turkey Green Industry Project were discussed at the event focused on the energy and chemical sectors.

Go to News
Also featured on
TOBB Ministry of Industry METU-GÜNAM LinkedIn YouTube
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Email

sureklialimurat@gmail.com

alimurat.surekli@ostimteknik.edu.tr

Corporate

Martı Technologies — Government Relations Director
NYSE: MRT