Speaker Bio
Burak Akinci serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ayoba, having joined the MTN team in late 2021. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he possesses an extensive background in marketing, telecommunications, and digital businesses. Burak's journey in the telecommunications industry began with a remarkable 15-year tenure at Turkcell, where he played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation initiatives. During his time at Turkcell, he led the launch, scaling, and successful carving out of digital services. Notably, he spearheaded the development and expansion of the BiP Platform, which garnered an impressive user base of over 30 million users. His extensive expertise positions him as a leader with an in-depth understanding of the digital landscape, and he continues to be a driving force in the success of Ayoba and MTN.