Yakut Akman
About Yakut Akman
Yakut Akman is a Chief Security Officer currently working at VELMENI and has extensive experience in risk management and security roles across various financial institutions. He has held senior positions at Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Citigroup, and serves on advisory boards for multiple organizations.
Current Role at VELMENI
Yakut Akman serves as the Chief Security Officer at VELMENI, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the security protocols and risk management strategies within the organization. His extensive background in security and risk management informs his approach to safeguarding the company's assets and data.
Previous Experience at Citi
Prior to his current role, Yakut Akman worked at Citi for 17 years, from 2002 to 2019, where he held the position of Chief Third Party Management Officer. His tenure at Citi was based in Stamford, CT, and he was instrumental in managing third-party relationships and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Career Background in Banking
Yakut Akman has a diverse background in banking, having held various positions across prominent financial institutions. He worked at Deutsche Bank / Bankers Trust as Managing Director from 1998 to 2001 in London, UK. Additionally, he served as Director of European Trade Services at CITIBANK N from 1984 to 1998, also in London, UK. His early career included a role as Assistant Manager at Citigroup in Istanbul, Turkey, from 1980 to 1984.
Education and Academic Background
Yakut Akman holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics. He studied at Boğaziçi University from 1976 to 1978 and later attended Mount Holyoke College from 1978 to 1980. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in finance and risk management.
Advisory Roles and Current Engagements
In addition to his role at VELMENI, Yakut Akman is an Advisory Board Member at Blank Slate Technologies since 2021 and at PaymentWorks since 2020. He also works as a Risk Management Executive and Consultant at Reference Point, a position he has held since 2020. These roles reflect his ongoing commitment to the fields of security and risk management.