2025 — PRESENT
TECHNIHQ
Founder · San Francisco & Istanbul
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Technology CEO · Founder of TECHNIHQ · Board member
Innovate.
Transform.
Lead!
Bahadır Aktan is an award-winning leader in Fintech, E-Commerce and B2B. He leads transformations and strategic investments, building products that serve millions, process billions of transactions and generate billions in revenue.
2022 — 2025Technology Leader of the Year
LEADING CHANGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
A leadership philosophy
Build at scale.
Lead with purpose.
Across Fintech, E-Commerce and B2B, Bahadır has led transformations and strategic investments that turn ambition into lasting progress.
This work has shaped products serving millions, processing billions of transactions and generating billions in revenue.
Recognized as Technology Leader of the Year in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Leadership in motion
Selected experience
A record of building resilient businesses, products and teams across financial technology, enterprise software and commerce.
2025 — PRESENT
Hopi
Board Member · Istanbul
Started as a loyalty program, Hopi is Türkiye’s first and only customer-tech company. It serves 18 million users across 30 industries, using big data to create tailored offers across marketing, finance and advertising.
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2024 — JUL 2026
Nebim
Board Member · Istanbul
Retail ERP and POS provider serving businesses across 34 countries in EMEA and Asia.
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2022 — JUL 2026
Param Group
Executive Board Member · Amsterdam
A fintech and technology group expanding in the UK and EU, with 1,600 employees, B$ revenues and a B$ group valuation. Bahadır led strategy, innovation, product and technology.
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2022 — JUL 2026
ParamTech
CEO · Istanbul
Built ParamTech from zero into 5 offices across 3 cities, 350 employees and 25 products across Fintech, CRM, sales automation, BNPL, collection, processing, digital and cloud. The business operated 5 data centers, delivered 99.99% availability and generated $200M+ in revenue. Recognized as Deloitte Fast50 #7 and an Inc100 Growth Star.
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The principles behind the work
Values that
guide me.
Five principles. One standard for every decision.
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Empathy
- Diversity
- Fiduciary
Recognition
Work recognized.
Honors across technology leadership, fintech innovation and high-growth business.
- 2025
Most Effective Tech Leader
- 2025
Technology Leader of the Year
- 2024
Technology Leader of the Year
- 2024
Deloitte Fast50 (7th)
- 2024
Türkiye Big Star Award
- 2024
Payment Systems Magazine — Best Fintech Innovation
- 2024
Inc. Fastest Growing Tech Company / Inc100
- 2023
Technology Leader of the Year
- 2023
Payment Systems Magazine — Best Fintech Tech Provider
- 2022
Technology Leader of the Year
In conversation
Media & appearances
Interviews and appearances featuring Bahadır Aktan.
A belief worth building around
Build dreams.
Innovate for millions.
Create Impact.
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”Lowell Lundstrum
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”Harriet Tubman
“Wisdom is not in knowing, but in sharing what you know.”Bahadır Aktan
Beyond the boardroom
Make room for life.
Time on the water, on the course and outdoors with family.
Sailing
Marmara Sailing Club
Bahadır’s greatest passion. Sailing brings him close to nature, peace and relaxation, while rewarding planning and navigation.
Golf
Ataşehir Golf Club
Golf at Ataşehir Golf Club is a way to enjoy the game and spend quality time with his wife and son.
Family camping
Pera Camping Club
Camping with family and friends in nature brings a sense of freedom and renewal.
Start a conversation
Let’s build
what’s next.
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