Balkans & Eastern Europe

Danijela Matovic

Danijela more than 10 years of experience in financial advisory services with strong credentials in M&A transactions, capital optimization, business and intangible assets valuation as well as in the area of innovations and technology transfer. She participated in some of the most complex technology transfer, M&A as well as restructuring transactions in Serbia and was engaged as an independent expert on EU Project EVLIA, aimed to develop unified methodology for financial and economic valuation of intangible assets of SMEs.

Prior to starting her own advisory company Parlok Consulting, where she is currently acting as Managing Partner, Danijela spent 4.5 years at EY Serbia acting most recently as the M&A team leader as well as 7 years at Economics Institute in Belgrade holding most recently position of Consulting Director.

Danijela is Partner at African Business Club in Serbia as well as an active member of Serbian Association of Managers. She has actively participated in numerous conferences and round tables in Serbia and abroad and is co-author of several scientific papers in the area of valuation and commercialization of intellectual property.

Danijela has graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University in Belgrade as one of the best students in class, where she also got her master degree. She passed CFA 1.

Country Partner – UK

Robin Jowitt

Robin Jowitt leads EY’s Corporate Finance team in Central and South East Europe. He has twenty years experience in transactions and has completed in excess of $10 billion in a number of global cross border transactions. Robin has won numerous awards including Telecom Finance leverage deal of the year award and Mid market deal of the year award. Robin has advised on numerous privatization cross-border, carve-out and restructuring transactions. With his more than 20 years of exprience Robin supports Volitan in venture and advisory services.

INTERN

Zeynep Öztürk

Zeynep Öztürk is an enthusiastic junior Medical Engineering student at Acıbadem University. She completed her high school education in İstek Acıbadem and is fluent in English. She has worked as a researcher and data collector in many projects in artificial intelligence, biomechanics, neuroscience, and motion capture systems. Her main objective is to integrate these fields and use the knowledge and expertise she will acquire in the world of business. Because of this motivation, she is currently an intern at Volitan Global.

Advisor

TULUHAN ERDEMİ

Tuluhan Erdemi is a highly experienced and respected M&A advisor with over 10 years of international expertise. He has successfully advised on 50+ complex acquisition projects, totaling over €1 billion. Tuluhan’s vast network includes 1000+ investors and M&A advisors. His specialties encompass professional services, healthcare, and tech/start-ups. Currently working as an independent M&A advisor based in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuluhan offers a comprehensive range of services, including valuation, business planning, due diligence, and deal negotiation. His strategic insights and meticulous approach make him a sought-after professional in the M&A industry.

With an impressive background, Tuluhan has held significant roles at prominent companies. He served as the Head of Corp. M&A at N26, where he defined the M&A strategy, managed a team, and executed national and international transactions. Previously, as a Corporate M&A Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tuluhan advised on cyber acquisitions and led due diligence efforts. His remarkable career journey showcases his exceptional skills in deal origination, negotiation, and integration.

INTERN

GÜLCE HATİPOĞLU

Gülce Hatipoğlu is a creative and curious junior Biomedical Engineering student at Bahcesehir University. For 11 years, she actively competed in professional swimming competititons, constitently earning medals. Currently, she is a member of the university’s sailing team. She has honed her skills in data analysis and collection through a hands-on experience. Determined to broaden her horizons, she embarked on a dual educational path, also pursuing studies in Industrial Engineering. This ambitious pursuit reflects her commitment to bridging the realms of science and technology, with a vision to revolutionize healthcare and industry through innovation and efficiency. To grow as a professional, she is now an intern at Volitan Global.