About

Highly experienced in the banking sector, Berna Avdan has worked for some of the country’s biggest banks. She started her career in the banking sector with Osmanli Bank, where she served as an attorney at law for four years; in 2001 she moved to HSBC as a legal counsel and a further four years later she joined Garanti Bank. Her biggest contribution to the work of the legal department at Garanti Bank has been the establishment of divisions, where lawyers are assigned tasks in accordance to their area of specialisation. With more than 30 employees reporting directly to her, Avdan enjoys leading, coaching and working closely with her team to always achieve the best outcomes for the company.