Mehmet Sadık Yıldız
Mr. Mehmet Sadik Yildiz is a distinguished and visionary tech leader whose expertise and accomplishments have garnered recognition both nationally and internationally. As a prominent figure in the tech industry, Mr. Yildiz possesses considerable knowledge and experience that can significantly contribute to the formulation and execution of digital strategies for institutions and governments alike.
Mr. Yildiz’s career journey in the tech realm began 20 years ago in 2003 with Zenits Technology, a system integrator company that he founded and laid the foundation for his remarkable career trajectory.
Zenits Technology concluded more than 50 projects with various government institutions in the Middle East and Central Asia as a technology contractor to the World Bank, European Union, and UNDP. Implementing major IT Projects in more than 15 countries gave Mr. Yildiz an invaluable experience and provided him with insights into global tech landscapes and trends.
Mr. Yildiz’s entrepreneurial passion led him to establish more companies in Turkey and United States, operating in diverse sectors, including ICT Technologies, Digital Education, Collaborative Office Spaces, Incubator/Accelerators, and Environmental Technologies. His strategic vision and leadership have propelled to prominence, expanding its operations across Turkey, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Mr. Yildiz’s vision extends beyond for-profit business ventures. He is a founding member of various councils and initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and innovation. As a member of Turkish Middle East Business Council and the founder of the Turkish – Yemeni Business Council under the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), Mr. Yildiz has facilitated bilateral cooperation and investment opportunities between Turkey and Yemen.
Moreover, Mr. Yildiz’s commitment to education and community development is evident through his involvement as a Member of Board of Trustees in American University in Suleimania Iraq as well as the Kurdish National Congress of North America.
In recognition of his contributions, Mr. Yildiz has been honored with prestigious awards and accolades, including recognition from the World Bank as the Country Champion of Turkey in the ambitious Levant Economic Integration Initiative, a project supervised by the World Bank and the private and public sectors of seven countries in the Middle East.
Mr. Yildiz is widely regarded as one of the foremost tech leaders who advocates for digital literacy among under-served and under-represented communities, for diversity and inclusion not only in the Middle East but also in the United States and further. Mr. Yildiz believes in driving innovation and fostering economic growth through digital technologies.
