Erol User
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Erol User is a well known Turkish businessman who is CEO of one of the largest investment banking companies in Turkey: USER Danismanlik.
in Istanbul and was admitted to the elite Sankt Georg Austrian College in 1976 for high school. He graduated from Sankt Georg in 1979 and after studying for the university entrance exam, was admitted to the selective Istanbul University
Faculty of Economics in September 1979. User completed a double major in Finance and Management. In 1986, User successfully completed an MBA at Harvard Business School
. He then went on to complete the first International Leadership Academy in Japan
in 1988. In 2010, User successfully completed MSc in Renewable Energy at Vienna Technical University. The topic of his Masters thesis was: "Meeting 2020 Energy Goals in Turkey: An Analysis of the Contribution of Renewable Energy Sources (Wind, Solar and Geothermal) to Turkey´s Electricity Market".
and Turkish Government, User successfully started his own investment banking
firm. The business, USER Danismanlik, was created in 1984 and has developed into one of the leading investment banking firms in Turkey
. Additionally, in 1996 User was a founding Member of Citibank
Credit Cards Turkey.
According to User, "what matters most to our clients is the outcome. Our goal is to deliver results. The mission of USER Danismanlik involves committing the staff's skills and knowledge to achieve the clients' financial objectives. USER Danismanlik aims to provide the highest possible level of service and deliver superior products."
The services the company provides are generally mergers and acquisitions
. The company identifies, structures and executes a wide range of cross-border transactions. Its business network, coupled with the unique understanding of Turkish economy, industry and culture, helps USER Danismanlik consistently deliver good service to clients.
Services Include:
- Buy-side and sell-side advisory on mergers & acquisitions and disposals
- Advisory on privatisation projects
- Advisory on debt private placements for growth or acquisition financing
- Advisory on international corporate bond
offerings
- Advisory on private equity and buy-out investments.
User is also exceedingly proud of his company's commitment to the UN Global Compact; which is "a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption."
Europe, TUGIAD, TESEV, TEMA
, the Club of Rome
, the Club of Budapest
, and Kidsparliament. Kidsparliament is an online community dedicated to helping children to create dialogue with one another.
User supports philanthropic initiatives in the areas of local and global environmental issues, children's rights, ethical economy and many others. His hope is that with the advances of the 21st Century, these critical areas will be furthered and improved for all people. According to Viadeo.com, "Erol User travels the globe delivering enlightening presentations on alternative energy
sources, the rights of women, intelligent utilization of capital resources, and international mediation."
Education
User attended public elementary schoolElementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
in Istanbul and was admitted to the elite Sankt Georg Austrian College in 1976 for high school. He graduated from Sankt Georg in 1979 and after studying for the university entrance exam, was admitted to the selective Istanbul University
Istanbul University
Istanbul University is a Turkish university located in Istanbul. The main campus is adjacent to Beyazıt Square.- Synopsis :A madrasa, a religious school, was established sometime in the 15th century after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. An institution of higher education named the...
Faculty of Economics in September 1979. User completed a double major in Finance and Management. In 1986, User successfully completed an MBA at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
. He then went on to complete the first International Leadership Academy in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
in 1988. In 2010, User successfully completed MSc in Renewable Energy at Vienna Technical University. The topic of his Masters thesis was: "Meeting 2020 Energy Goals in Turkey: An Analysis of the Contribution of Renewable Energy Sources (Wind, Solar and Geothermal) to Turkey´s Electricity Market".
Employment and USER Danismanlik
After serving World BankWorld Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
and Turkish Government, User successfully started his own investment banking
Investment banking
An investment bank is a financial institution that assists individuals, corporations and governments in raising capital by underwriting and/or acting as the client's agent in the issuance of securities...
firm. The business, USER Danismanlik, was created in 1984 and has developed into one of the leading investment banking firms in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Additionally, in 1996 User was a founding Member of Citibank
Citibank
Citibank, a major international bank, is the consumer banking arm of financial services giant Citigroup. Citibank was founded in 1812 as the City Bank of New York, later First National City Bank of New York...
Credit Cards Turkey.
According to User, "what matters most to our clients is the outcome. Our goal is to deliver results. The mission of USER Danismanlik involves committing the staff's skills and knowledge to achieve the clients' financial objectives. USER Danismanlik aims to provide the highest possible level of service and deliver superior products."
The services the company provides are generally mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions refers to the aspect of corporate strategy, corporate finance and management dealing with the buying, selling, dividing and combining of different companies and similar entities that can help an enterprise grow rapidly in its sector or location of origin, or a new field or...
. The company identifies, structures and executes a wide range of cross-border transactions. Its business network, coupled with the unique understanding of Turkish economy, industry and culture, helps USER Danismanlik consistently deliver good service to clients.
Services Include:
- Buy-side and sell-side advisory on mergers & acquisitions and disposals
- Advisory on privatisation projects
- Advisory on debt private placements for growth or acquisition financing
- Advisory on international corporate bond
Corporate bond
A corporate bond is a bond issued by a corporation. It is a bond that a corporation issues to raise money in order to expand its business. The term is usually applied to longer-term debt instruments, generally with a maturity date falling at least a year after their issue date...
offerings
- Advisory on private equity and buy-out investments.
User is also exceedingly proud of his company's commitment to the UN Global Compact; which is "a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption."
Philanthropy
User is the Founder, President and or board member of many organizations and associations such as JCI (Jaycees) Turkey, Worldwatch InstituteWorldwatch Institute
The Worldwatch Institute is a globally focused environmental research organization based in Washington, D.C. Worldwatch was named as one of the top ten sustainable development research organizations by Globescan Survey of Sustainability Experts.-Mission:...
Europe, TUGIAD, TESEV, TEMA
TEMA
TEMA may refer to:* Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America* Tennessee Emergency Management Agency*TEMA - Triple Entry & Momentum Accounting...
, the Club of Rome
Club of Rome
The Club of Rome is a global think tank that deals with a variety of international political issues. Founded in 1968 at Accademia dei Lincei in Rome, Italy, the CoR describes itself as "a group of world citizens, sharing a common concern for the future of humanity." It consists of current and...
, the Club of Budapest
Club of Budapest
The Club of Budapest is an international organization founded in 1993 by Ervin Laszlo to expand beyond the exclusively scientific purpose of The General Evolution Research Group to try to mobilize the full cultural resources of humanity to meet the challenges we face.-Club's mission:“The Club of...
, and Kidsparliament. Kidsparliament is an online community dedicated to helping children to create dialogue with one another.
User supports philanthropic initiatives in the areas of local and global environmental issues, children's rights, ethical economy and many others. His hope is that with the advances of the 21st Century, these critical areas will be furthered and improved for all people. According to Viadeo.com, "Erol User travels the globe delivering enlightening presentations on alternative energy
Alternative energy
Alternative energy is an umbrella term that refers to any source of usable energy intended to replace fuel sources without the undesired consequences of the replaced fuels....
sources, the rights of women, intelligent utilization of capital resources, and international mediation."
Awards
- 1988 UN JOINT AWARD With HELMEPA Project
- 1988 HELMEPA Award Greece
- 1988 TOYP Award: Outstanding Young Person: Category: Contributing to World Peace
- 1988 White Pigeon Peace Award Japan
- 1988 JCI Best President in Europa Award
- 1989 Global Project Award Japan
- 1989 Gold Medal of Mayor of Athens Greece
- 1990 Sportsman of the Year Award Turkey
- 1991 Appreciation of UNESCO
- 1988-2011 Many commercial appreciation Awards
- User received the The Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award in 1988, the most important in his career because it allowed him to help bring the Turkish and Greek Prime Ministers together for the first time in history. User believes that this nomination was what most influenced him on his road to philanthropy and service to the global community.