Gül Demirtas is an accomplished academic researcher and financial expert with a wealth of experience in the banking and consulting industry. She completed a Ph.D. in Finance at Sabanci University and an MSc in Quantitative Finance at Istanbul Bilgi University, following a BA in Economics from Bogazici University. She has also studied at Robert College, one of Turkey's most prestigious schools. Demirtas' expertise is demonstrated by her extensive experience with organizations such as Karl-Adam Bonniers Stiftelse and OECD - OCDE, where she worked as an external consultant. She has also provided consulting services as a former consultant at Accenture, as well as occupying risk manager positions at ING and Isbank.