Birtan Kukul

Professional Experience and Expertise 

Birtan Kukul has more than six years of experience in fraud prevention and investigation, as well as the establishment and assessment of internal control systems.

He currently serves as Assistant Manager in the Fraud Prevention, Investigation and Compliance Department at Cerebra. In this role he participates in fraud investigation engagements including; the assessment of fraud allegations and whistleblower reports submitted by companies, the collection of relevant information and documentation, the analysis of digital data, conducting interviews with relevant parties and the preparation of verbal and written reports based on investigation findings.

Birtan began his career in 2018 at EY (Ernst & Young), where he was involved in investigations and inquiries conducted within the framework of multinational companies’ compliance with international anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations. He applied forensic accounting and data analytics techniques to identify errors and fraudulent activities in accounting records, conducted e-mail reviews, and participated in comprehensive investigative projects aimed at identifying conflicts of interest and other misconduct involving employees, customers, and suppliers.

Between 2022 and 2024, he worked as a Fraud Investigation and Prevention Specialist at Borusan Holding. During this period, he investigated whistleblower reports and suspicious transactions that could pose risks to both domestic and international group companies. He actively participated in fraud investigations related to sales, operations, and procurement processes. He also conducted internal control reviews to identify financial irregularities and control weaknesses and contributed to presenting detailed investigation reports and corrective action recommendations to the Holding Ethics Committee and senior management.

Education 

• Koç University – M.Sc. in International Management
• Koç University – B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering