Board of Directors

Telenity’s Board of Directors are the founding partners of the company who shape its mission and vision. Endowed with a diverse knowledge of technology and business management experience, they actively take part in the executive management team and provide the road map for the company.

İlhan Bağören

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), İlhan Bağören brings the vision and perspective on achieving operating efficiency. He is focused on assuring continued momentum for Telenity’s sustained growth, product innovation and global expansion.

Bağören brings over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, as an entrepreneur, technologist and executive. Before founding Telenity, Bağören was a co-founder of NewNet in 1989, where he managed NewNet’s technology and architecture strategy, pioneering new technology developments in computer-centric SS7 signaling and switching. At NewNet, he served as the president, establishing the company as the leading SS7 vendor in the market. Previously, Bağören held several businesses development, engineering and operations positions at leading network equipment vendors such as Nortel and Alcatel.

Bağören holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and is the co-holder of three patents.

Bekir Şerbet

Bekir Şerbet provides the vision and entrepreneurial spirit to help Telenity become a market leader in the next‑generation broadband‑enhanced services market. Serbet has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Before founding Telenity, Şerbet was a co-founder of NewNet in 1989, where he successfully led NewNet to become a pioneer and market leader in computer-centric SS7 signaling and switching. He forged strong business relationships with Sprint, AT&T, Hughes Network Systems, Cisco (Summa Four), Alcatel, Nortel, and Comverse Technology, and led NewNet into an acquisition by ADC Telecommunications in 1997. Previously, Şerbet held several businesses development, engineering and operations positions at leading carriers and network equipment vendors such as Ameritech, Nortel and Alcatel.

Şerbet holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Esref Özülkülü

Esref Özülkülü has over 35 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Before founding Telenity, Özülkülü was a co-founder of NewNet in 1989 where he successfully co-lead NewNet’s technology and architecture strategy and pioneered new technology and product developments in computer-centric SS7 signaling, switching and messaging areas.

At NewNet, Özülkülü was also engaged in establishing and managing strategic customer and partner relationships. Prior to NewNet, Özülkülü held several businesses development, technical and operations positions at leading network equipment vendors such as Nortel, Alcatel and Tie Communications.

Özülkülü holds a Master of Science Degree in Computer Engineering.

BoD Vision on Digital Transformation

We provide a suite of field-proven products and solutions, including VAS Consolidation Platform, Digital Services Platform and Location Based Solutions, with a perfect track record of delivering fully integrated modular products on the global scale.  In order fulfil market expectations, Telenity has started a new Digital Services Business unit where we bundle our feature-rich DSP platform with a diverse portfolio of digital services. 

Our unique position in the industry stems from our deep expertise in mobile telecommunications, digital services infrastructure, and applications. As a leading provider of digital service applications and platforms, we invest heavily in R&D to build the products tailored to the needs of the market. Our customers achieve a sustainable competitive advantage with our products and solutions compliant with the ever-evolving industry standards. 

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