Ali Gurlek

Head of Operations @ A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley | Educating high-potential African students and connecting them with opportunities at top tech companies | Backed by Google (twice!)

Ali Gurlek is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in driving business growth and innovation.

As the Head of Operations at A2SV Foundation, Ali is dedicated to transforming the lives of talented young African students by providing them with the skills and opportunities to succeed in the global tech industry.

He holds an MBA in Management from Clemson University, a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Kentucky, and an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration from Bilkent University.

Ali has a rich organizational background, having held key positions such as Head of Operations at A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley, Operations Manager at EMEK ELEKTRİK ENDÜSTRİSİ A.Ş., Business Development Manager at Manay CPA Inc., General Manager at Tugan E-Commerce LTD, Partner&Consultant at Tolay Restaurant Ltd., Member of the Board & Chief Operations Officer COO at Delta Plastik Endustrisi AS, and Auditor&Inspector at Borsa İstanbul.