Namık Kemal Gökalp completed his undergraduate studies at Anadolu University’s Department of Business Administration (1989-1994). Subsequently, he earned his master’s degree on Capital Markets and Stock Exchange at Marmara University’s Institute of Banking and Insurance (2003-2004). He has a PhD in Finance and Banking from Kadir Has University. He worked as a corporate finance consultant, coordinator and senior manager in the finance sector. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of İnfo Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., Hedef Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ort. A.Ş., Hedef Holding A.Ş., Seyitler Kimya Sanayi A.Ş. and İdeal Finansal Teknolojiler ve Danışmanlık A.Ş..