Erol Ulu

 

With over 25 years in the financial services and payments industry, Erol Ulu is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur known for building and scaling successful businesses across multiple sectors. His career began in retail banking, followed by a decade of pioneering work in payments, where he founded and led Turkey’s largest international payment network, facilitating transactions through over 400,000 payout locations across 135 countries. Erol’s ventures in this industry include the creation of companies such as UPT, Hizlipara, and PayPorter, reflecting his entrepreneurial drive and strategic insight.

Erol brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance, having collaborated closely with the Dutch and Turkish Central Banks to secure licensing and ensure regulatory adherence in complex, high-stakes environments. His leadership in transitioning companies demonstrates his expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks while advancing operational efficiency.

More recent, Erol has applied his entrepreneurial mindset to sustainability, leading initiatives with Puzzle Carbon Capital to convert agricultural waste into certified carbon credits through projects in the Netherlands, Morocco, Spain, and Saudi Arabia.

Erol’s proven track record as an entrepreneur and strategic leader across financial services, payments, and sustainable finance makes him an invaluable asset to businesses aiming for global impact. His vision combines economic growth, regulatory rigor, and innovation, positioning him as a forward-thinking executive and trusted advisor to companies at the forefront of change.