Board of Directors
Niv GARİH
Chairman of the Board
Born in 1981, Niv Garih graduated from New York University, Stern School of Business, Department of Finance and International Business Administration with honors in 2006.
Mr. Garih worked in JP Morgan’s Asset Management division in New York from 2006 to 2008. In 2009, he began working in Alarko Holding A.Ş.’s Business Development, Feasibility and Valuation departments. He directed the Investor Relations department of Alarko Holding A.Ş. and its subsidiaries between 2013-2018. He has been a member of the Board of Alarko Holding A.Ş. since 2014 and was also elected as the Chairman of the Board of Alarko Carrier San. ve Tic. A.Ş. in April 2017.
Between 2012-2014 he was an advisory board member of ATC - American Turkish Council in the USA. Lastly, he is very active in YPO – Young Presidents’ Organization by taking the roles of Executive Committee Member, CFO and lastly Chair of the Bosphorus Chapter in Turkey. Today, he is a Regional Executive Committee (Europe) member in YPO International.
Niv Garih is married, has three girls and speaks English and French.
Mr. Garih worked in JP Morgan’s Asset Management division in New York from 2006 to 2008. In 2009, he began working in Alarko Holding A.Ş.’s Business Development, Feasibility and Valuation departments. He directed the Investor Relations department of Alarko Holding A.Ş. and its subsidiaries between 2013-2018. He has been a member of the Board of Alarko Holding A.Ş. since 2014 and was also elected as the Chairman of the Board of Alarko Carrier San. ve Tic. A.Ş. in April 2017.
Between 2012-2014 he was an advisory board member of ATC - American Turkish Council in the USA. Lastly, he is very active in YPO – Young Presidents’ Organization by taking the roles of Executive Committee Member, CFO and lastly Chair of the Bosphorus Chapter in Turkey. Today, he is a Regional Executive Committee (Europe) member in YPO International.
Niv Garih is married, has three girls and speaks English and French.
Marine CASIN
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Marine Casin joined Carrier Corporation in 2016 as Legal Director for Carrier Transicold EMEA, the Transport Refrigeration division of Carrier. In 2020, she expanded her responsibilities by becoming Senior Legal Counsel for all Carrier Refrigeration businesses across EMEA.
Since January 2022, she has supported the European Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration businesses as Senior Legal Counsel. Beginning in 2024, her remit has included overseeing activities in the Middle East and managing Carrier’s Joint Venture relationships in the region.
In July 2025, Marine was appointed Senior Legal Counsel for Carrier Solutions Transportation International, with responsibility across EMEA and APAC.
Before joining Carrier, Marine started her legal career in 1999 as a litigation attorney in a Paris law firm, focusing on intellectual property and commercial law. She later joined the Smartbox Group in 2010 as Legal Director for the European leisure company.
Marine holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Paris Assas, a Master’s degree in Private Law from the University of Paris Nanterre, and a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Law from Paris Assas. She is a certified French attorney and a qualified IP specialist.
Marine is based in Paris, France. She is married and the mother of three children.
Since January 2022, she has supported the European Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration businesses as Senior Legal Counsel. Beginning in 2024, her remit has included overseeing activities in the Middle East and managing Carrier’s Joint Venture relationships in the region.
In July 2025, Marine was appointed Senior Legal Counsel for Carrier Solutions Transportation International, with responsibility across EMEA and APAC.
Before joining Carrier, Marine started her legal career in 1999 as a litigation attorney in a Paris law firm, focusing on intellectual property and commercial law. She later joined the Smartbox Group in 2010 as Legal Director for the European leisure company.
Marine holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Paris Assas, a Master’s degree in Private Law from the University of Paris Nanterre, and a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Law from Paris Assas. She is a certified French attorney and a qualified IP specialist.
Marine is based in Paris, France. She is married and the mother of three children.
Ümit Nuri YILDIZ
Member of the Board
Ümit Nuri Yıldız was born in Erzurum in 1966. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University in 1986.
He obtained his MSc degree from University of Illinois. In 1987, he started working as Assistant Auditor at Board of Auditors of the Ministry of Finance. Yıldız continued to work in the Ministry as Auditor and Chief Auditor until 1997. He was appointed Deputy General Manager of the Turkish Employment Organization in 1997. He resigned from his position and joined the Alarko Group of Companies in 1998. Mr. Yıldız worked as Senior Vice President, Financial Analysis, System and Planning between 1998-2018. Having been appointed as General Manager of Alarko Holding A.Ş. in 2018, Ümit Nuri Yıldız was elected as Member of the Board of Alarko Holding A.Ş. in 2020. Mr. Yıldız has been appointed as the CEO of Alarko Group of Companies in 2021, and still serves as Board Member of various companies included in Alarko Group of Companies. Mr. Yıldız speaks English.
He obtained his MSc degree from University of Illinois. In 1987, he started working as Assistant Auditor at Board of Auditors of the Ministry of Finance. Yıldız continued to work in the Ministry as Auditor and Chief Auditor until 1997. He was appointed Deputy General Manager of the Turkish Employment Organization in 1997. He resigned from his position and joined the Alarko Group of Companies in 1998. Mr. Yıldız worked as Senior Vice President, Financial Analysis, System and Planning between 1998-2018. Having been appointed as General Manager of Alarko Holding A.Ş. in 2018, Ümit Nuri Yıldız was elected as Member of the Board of Alarko Holding A.Ş. in 2020. Mr. Yıldız has been appointed as the CEO of Alarko Group of Companies in 2021, and still serves as Board Member of various companies included in Alarko Group of Companies. Mr. Yıldız speaks English.
Sathya Moorthi DEVARAJAN
Member of the Board
Sathya Moorthi joined Carrier Corporation, USA in 2006 as Director of Finance for Middle East. He has led the role of being the CFO for $1B+ businesses spread across Middle East, Russia, CIS and Africa.
During his tenure with Carrier and United Technologies Corporation, holding company of Carrier Corporation, USA, he has held multiple positions in the areas Finance and IT.
From 2013 to 2019, Sathya held the role of Chief Financial Officer for UTC Climate, Controls & Security (Middle East) and United Technologies Building and Industrial Systems (Middle East and Turkey). In 2017 he headed the function of CFO and IT Head, and in 2020 he was appointed Managing Director for Middle East and Turkey for HVAC at Carrier Corporation, which he held until 2024.
In 2025 Sathya was made responsible for all Minority Join Ventures of Carrier Corporation outside of USA.
Sathya holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the London Business School and is a Chartered Accountant from the Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is married and has two children.
During his tenure with Carrier and United Technologies Corporation, holding company of Carrier Corporation, USA, he has held multiple positions in the areas Finance and IT.
From 2013 to 2019, Sathya held the role of Chief Financial Officer for UTC Climate, Controls & Security (Middle East) and United Technologies Building and Industrial Systems (Middle East and Turkey). In 2017 he headed the function of CFO and IT Head, and in 2020 he was appointed Managing Director for Middle East and Turkey for HVAC at Carrier Corporation, which he held until 2024.
In 2025 Sathya was made responsible for all Minority Join Ventures of Carrier Corporation outside of USA.
Sathya holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the London Business School and is a Chartered Accountant from the Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is married and has two children.
Bedriye Banu KÖKER
Independent Member of the Board
Born in 1974 in Van, Bedriye Banu Köker graduated from the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences of Boğaziçi University in 1996, and received her graduate degree in Finance, Texas A&M University. Having embarked upon her professional carrier in Abn Amro Bank in 1998 as executive candidate, Köker quit her office in 2010 as she was Group President in Charge of Corporate Banking Officer. She worked as Managing Director in Charge of Corporate Customers at Standard Ünlü during the 2010-2012 period and at Ünlü & Co during the 2012-2020 period. During her 22-year term of office in the banking sector, Ms. Köker has achieved many accomplishments in the fields of both corporate banking and investment banking, serving the leading family holdings and corporate companies of Turkey. Having acted as angel investor since 2020, she supports new start-ups as both investor and mentor. Banu Köker is a member of Women on Board Association Turkey, holds a Gestalt Coaching Certificate and speaks English.
Sıla BAŞARAN
Independent Member of the Board
Sıla Başaran was born in 1986 in the city of Istanbul. She was graduated from Marmara University Law Faculty in 2008.
After her graduation, she worked as a lawyer in leading and reputed law firms in Istanbul specialized in commercial and contract laws. She also has a dept knowledge in telecommunication law thanks to her experience in the leading telecommunication company of Turkey.
She works for a reputed law firm which specializes in international legal and business matters in Türkiye. She is also registered as a trademark attorney at Turkish Patent and Trademark Authority.
She has advanced knowledge of English and German languages.
Sıla Başaran’s nomination was accepted at the Board meeting of Alarko Carrier Ticaret and Sanayi A.S held on 4 March 2024, and she is qualified as independent director according to the Capital Markets Board Communique Numbered II - 17.1.
After her graduation, she worked as a lawyer in leading and reputed law firms in Istanbul specialized in commercial and contract laws. She also has a dept knowledge in telecommunication law thanks to her experience in the leading telecommunication company of Turkey.
She works for a reputed law firm which specializes in international legal and business matters in Türkiye. She is also registered as a trademark attorney at Turkish Patent and Trademark Authority.
She has advanced knowledge of English and German languages.
Sıla Başaran’s nomination was accepted at the Board meeting of Alarko Carrier Ticaret and Sanayi A.S held on 4 March 2024, and she is qualified as independent director according to the Capital Markets Board Communique Numbered II - 17.1.
Management Staff
Cem AKAN
General Manager
Cem Akan was born in Istanbul in 1976. He graduated from the Department of Economics in 1998. In the year 2000, he started working as Assistant Auditor at Mazars Denge Independent Audit Firm. In 2003 he started working as Senior Financial Analyst at Yapi Kredi Leasing.
He joined Alarko Carrier in 2004 as Budget and Financial Analysis Specialist. After working at various positions in the company he was appointed as General Manager in January 2019 and he is presently working as the General Manager of Alarko Carrier. Mr. Akan speaks English and has one daughter.
He joined Alarko Carrier in 2004 as Budget and Financial Analysis Specialist. After working at various positions in the company he was appointed as General Manager in January 2019 and he is presently working as the General Manager of Alarko Carrier. Mr. Akan speaks English and has one daughter.
Murat ÇOPUR
Deputy General Manager
Murat graduated from the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at METU in 1982. After having received his M.Sc. degree from the Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1985, he completed his Ph.D. at ITU’s Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
Murat joined Alarko in 1986 and worked in different positions. He is currently working as the Deputy General Manager and is in charge of two factories. He is also one of the board members of Pump and Valves Manufacturing Association.
Murat joined Alarko in 1986 and worked in different positions. He is currently working as the Deputy General Manager and is in charge of two factories. He is also one of the board members of Pump and Valves Manufacturing Association.
Özgür GÜRER
Deputy General Manager
Özgür Gürer, a graduate of Istanbul Technical University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, began his professional career in 2000, gaining experience in sales and project management by working in engineering and contracting companies. Between 2006 and 2009, he worked at Alarko Carrier as a Corporate Sales Engineer and then as a Systems Sales Engineer. In 2009, he moved to Johnson Controls, where he began his career as a Sales Engineer and held various positions in the Istanbul and Dubai offices, culminating in the title of Sales Director in 2016. In 2016, he joined IMI Hidronik Mühendislik as Country Manager for Turkey. In 2019, he worked at IMI Hydronic Poland as Regional Manager for Eastern Europe, Regional Manager for Eastern and Western Europe, International Business Management, and Global OEM Manager. As of October 2025, he has been working at Alarko Carrier as Assistant General Manager - Commercial, reporting to the General Manager. He speaks English and has one child.