Oktay Bulut

Oktay Bulut, the youngest of nine children, has honed his social and interpersonal skills through managing the dynamics of a large family.

Inspired by books like The Physician and The Alchemist, Oktay developed a passion for challenges and knowledge acquisition early on.

Growing up in Germany as a child of Kurdish immigrants, Oktay gained a global perspective that shaped his outlook on the world.

Opting for a scholarship in California over a professional soccer career at 21, Oktay prioritized academic and personal growth to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.

Oktay holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Finance and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universit\u00e4t Frankfurt am Main.

With a diverse professional background spanning roles such as Business Client Advisory Manager at 360 Trading Networks and experience at organizations like ING Deutschland, Organic Milling, Deutsche Bank, and SWIRE, Oktay is adept at navigating different business environments and cultures to drive innovation.