About Us
Your trusted partner
in Turkey
When a senior executive steps aside without warning, when a crisis refuses to wait, when a strategic project demands seasoned hands within 72 hours, a company can no longer afford a long hiring process. It needs a senior operator ready to take the seat, lead the crossing, and hand over without leaving debt behind. That is the work of Bosphorus Transition Partners. Like the strait that gave our house its name, we carry companies from one shore to the other. During the crossing, someone must stay at the helm.
Thirty Years on the Ground
Our Rule
Théo Derya Bicgel
Théo Derya Bicgel began his career in Turkey as a production analyst engineer in the automotive industry at Renault. For 32 years, he held various positions in several countries, working on product and process projects, supplier development, quality, and process and product engineering; followed by several executive roles in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, as well as on large-scale projects in Europe, Asia, and South America. He served as president of IATF France from 2015 to 2016 and most recently as project director for the LCV Projects as Oroch and Kangoo projects. He then worked in business development for Turkish construction companies targeting markets in Africa and France.
He spent the majority of his career at Renault SA, then took on several interim assignments in Turkey and France, most recently serving as CEO for Turkey of a major French group (ARaymond) for 12 months.
“I firmly believe that with a human-centered, methodical, and tailored approach, it is possible to transform your companies so that you can achieve your strategic objectives, while ensuring the stability and satisfaction of your teams and your customers.”
Areas of Expertise
Ahmet Tokeri
Ahmet Tokeri is a seasoned commercial leader, author, and founder of Bosphorus Transition Partners, a firm specializing in executive-led transition management. With 30+ years of experience in global and national markets, he focuses on stabilizing, restructuring, and scaling organizations during critical business transformations.He has held senior leadership roles at global companies such as Unilever and DHL Express, led major corporate turnaround initiatives as General Manager of İşbir Bedding, and served as Board Member and Sales & Marketing Director at Alfemo Mobilya.As an ICF-certified coach and graduate of the Richardson Sales Management Coaching program, he combines C-level operational leadership with structured coaching methodology. He operates not only as an advisor, but also as a fractional or interim executive delivering direct commercial impact.
He is also the author of two business books:“I Am Changing – The Road Map of Sales”“Come On, Convince Me! – A Masterclass on the Psychology of Sales and Persuasion”
“True commercial transformation is not about short-term wins. It is about embedding a sales culture so deeply that growth becomes sustainable, teams become unstoppable, and results become inevitable. I don’t just advise—I step in, roll up my sleeves, and lead the change from the front.”
