Best 18 Tech Recruiters Navigating Turkey’s IT Market

Meet the standout tech recruiters & headhunters who lead the IT hiring scene in Turkey, recognized for their impact, reach, and ability to source top-tier talent. ↓

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Turkey’s tech industry is growing, fueled by startups, global expansions, and a deep pool of engineering talent. Behind this momentum is a group of exceptional tech recruiters who bridge companies and candidates — from senior developers to visionary CTOs. These individuals include founders of elite search firms, in-house talent strategists at global giants, and influential voices shaping Turkey’s tech hiring landscape.

Below is a curated list of the most impactful tech recruiters in Turkey today, recognized for their ability to navigate a competitive market, build standout teams, and connect top-tier talent with high-growth opportunities.

  1. Tim Bright
  2. Eyüp Gündüz
  3. Mehmet Bozacıoğlu
  4. Hasan Altunkaya
  5. Zeynep Doğrul Aşar
  6. Kaan Okurer
  7. Kerim Paker
  8. Sabit Tapan
  9. Şerif Kaynar
  10. Ahu Bade Özkan
  11. Metin Yıldırım
  12. İnanç Gürbüz
  13. Fatih Cömert
  14. Feyza Narlı
  15. Ecem Korkmaz Gelal
  16. Uğur Gökdere
  17. Umut Kılınç
  18. Murat Yeşildere

Now, let’s delve deeper into their remarkable contributions and impact.

Tim Bright

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Tim is a Founder and Partner at OneWorld Consulting, an Istanbul-based executive search and HR advisory firm.

Originally from the UK, Bright launched OneWorld in 2007 and has 20+ years’ experience across 20 countries. He is a go-to headhunter for senior tech roles and often coaches multinational companies’ HR teams.

Eyüp Gündüz

Eyüp is the Founder of IT Talent Turkey (ITT) and a senior technical recruiter with a software engineering background.

He is known for placing “rockstar” IT candidates in top tech roles. Active on LinkedIn with over 36,000 followers, Gündüz is a prominent voice in Turkey’s tech talent scene.

Mehmet Bozacıoglu

Mehmet is the Co-founder and General Manager of Gini Talent, one of Turkey’s leading tech staffing firms.

Bozacıoğlu brings 25+ years of experience in software and has driven Gini’s growth with a global outlook. Under his leadership, Gini Talent earned a Clutch Global Award in 2023.

Hasan Altunkaya

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Hasan is the Founder of DataExpert, an executive search firm established in 1994.

With 35+ years in recruitment, Altunkaya is one of Turkey’s most respected headhunters. Dubbed the “Talent Hunter” by the press for his extensive C-level network, he specializes in placing IT and executive talent.

Zeynep Dogrul Asar

Zeynep is the General Manager of Oxygen Consultancy, a firm providing recruiting and HR solutions for the IT and telecom sectors.

Aşar leverages insights on generational workforce trends to advise companies on attracting young tech talent. She is known for her consultative approach and has 20+ years in Turkey’s recruitment field.

Kaan Okurer

Kaan is the Office Leader for Spencer Stuart Istanbul, where he conducts C-level and board searches in tech and other industries.

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Okurer has a broad international network and guides both multinationals and Turkish conglomerates in hiring CTOs, CIOs, and digital transformation leaders.

Kerim Paker

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Kerim is the Managing Partner of KRM Management Consulting, a top recruitment and HR firm founded in 1994.

Paker has led KRM for nearly 30 years, helping global and local companies find the right IT and engineering talent. He frequently shares insights on HR trends (e.g., via podcasts and interviews celebrating KRM’s 30th anniversary).

Sabit Tapan

Sabit is the Country Manager and Partner at Pedersen & Partners Turkey, a leading executive search firm.

Tapan has extensive experience placing senior IT executives across Eastern Europe and Turkey. A former Coca-Cola regional GM, he brings corporate rigor to headhunting and has been a Pedersen partner since 2008.

Serif Kaynar

Şerif is the Honorary Chairman of Korn Ferry Turkey, with nearly 30 years in headhunting.

Kaynar joined Korn Ferry in 1997 and led its Turkish office, becoming one of the most prominent “CEO finders” in the country. Renowned for his global perspective, he has placed countless executives in tech and is a sought-after speaker on leadership.

Ahu Bade Özkan

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Ahu is the Managing Director of NBS Human Resources, a boutique tech recruitment agency founded in 2007.

Özkan is an influential HR leader driving digital hiring solutions – she even co-founded HiringCycle.ai, an AI-based recruiting platform. She advocates for data-driven, bias-free hiring and has emphasized 21st-century skills in IT recruitment.

Metin Yıldırım

Metin is the CEO of Aizen Recruitment, an international headhunting firm bridging Turkey and Europe.

Yıldırım leads Aizen’s Istanbul office (with HQ in Paris) and focuses on fast-growing tech & industrial companies. Under his guidance, Aizen has quickly carved out a niche in executive IT placements in Turkey.

Inane Gurbuz

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İnanç is the Founder of Azkan Group, a cross-border HR consultancy supporting international companies in Turkey since 2005.

Gürbüz (also Vice-President of the French-Turkish Chamber of Commerce) specializes in IT staffing, employer-of-record, and payroll solutions, helping European firms recruit Turkish tech talent.

Fatih Cömert

Fatih Cömert is the Country Head of PageGroup (Michael Page) Turkey, overseeing IT recruitment as well as other professional domains.

Cömert has been with PageGroup since 2014 and became Turkey Managing Director in 2019. He is frequently featured in media (e.g. Bloomberg HT) discussing hiring trends in software and e-commerce roles.

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Feyza Narlı

Feyza is the General Manager of ManpowerGroup Turkey, leading one of the largest staffing firms in tech and IT services.

Narlı is active in industry associations (e.g., TÜSİAD, WTech) and appears regularly on Bloomberg HT to analyze Turkey’s IT job market. She emphasizes agile workforce solutions and upskilling in the tech sector.

Ecem Korkmaz Gelal

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Ecem is the Co-founder of TalentGrid, a tech talent matching platform started in 2019.

Gelal has 10+ years of experience and focuses on connecting software developers and engineers with startups. Recognized as a rising entrepreneur, she’s active in Istanbul’s startup ecosystem and frequently posts about tech recruiting trends on LinkedIn.

Uğur Gökdere

Uğur is the Founder and Managing Director of Remotetechwork, a remote IT recruitment and staff augmentation firm launched in 2023.

Gökdere, a former telecom and banking tech executive, envisions connecting Turkish software developers with global remote jobs. In its first year, his firm earned a 5.0 Clutch rating for responsiveness and quality.

Umut Kılınç

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Umut is the Founder of Work&Vision, with deep expertise in talent acquisition.

Kılınç was named the #1 LinkedIn Top Voice in HR for Turkey and regularly shares advice on hiring and careers. He is influential among young tech professionals for his motivational content on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Murat Yesildere

Murat is an Executive Board Member at Egon Zehnder Turkey, one of the world’s top executive search firms.

Yeşildere has been with Egon Zehnder since 2000 and is a managing partner specializing in strategic tech leadership hires. Also an author and podcaster, he’s active on Twitter discussing leadership and HR.

Wrap Up

While these individuals offer valuable industry expertise, deep networks, and a track record of working with startups and tech firms in Turkey, their services often come at a premium price tag or with limited availability.

For fast-moving teams seeking a more responsive and cost-effective alternative, EchoGlobal Tech can be an option. Contact us today!

Note: We’ve dedicated significant time and effort to creating and verifying this curated list of top professionals. However, if you believe a correction or addition is needed, feel free to reach out. We’ll gladly review and update the page.

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