Onur Akbas

Background

About Onur Akbas

I bring over 14 years of experience in internal controls, risk management, financial audit and SOX/ICFR compliance. I’ve supported organizations across e-commerce, technology, telecom and retail sectors in strengthening governance, reducing risk exposure and enhancing operational performance.With international and verified auditor experience spanning Türkiye, the UK and Sweden, I combine technical expertise with strategic insight. I specialize in designing and leading risk and control environments that support compliance, transformation and tech-driven business growth.I advise senior leadership on governance while embedding scalable, tech-oriented control structures into fast-paced operations. I also lead cross-functional and multi location teams and professionals to ensure effective risk management, SOX compliance and operational alignment across the group.As Head of Internal Control & SOX at Hepsiburada Group (NASDAQ: HEPS) and an active contributor of both the Risk and Sustainability Committees, I lead the end-to-end control and risk strategy across subsidiaries and post-acquisition integrations.Throughout my career, I’ve helped global businesses navigate transformation and compliance challenges by embedding a strong control mindset and building scalable, future-ready governance structures.