Ugur leads EY Americas Wealth & Asset Management Consulting practice, helping clients unlock growth through artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled strategies and transformative business models. He works closely with industry leaders to cocreate solutions that drive measurable impact and long-term value.
Previously, Ugur led technology consulting for wirehouses, retail brokerages, asset managers and insurance firms, aligning innovation with high-value, profitable outcomes. Since joining the global EY organization in 2002, he has built a reputation for delivering client-centric transformation, combining deep sector knowledge with a commitment to excellence.
Ugur holds a mechanical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical University and an MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he also taught corporate finance as an adjunct professor.
How Ugur is shaping the future with confidence
Ugur has led transformative initiatives that helped wealth and asset management firms embed AI into their core strategies — resulting in measurable growth and operational efficiency. He has collaborated with clients to codevelop innovative solutions that address complex industry challenges, from modernizing legacy systems to launching scalable digital platforms.
In addition to his leadership role at the global EY organization, Ugur is committed to advancing the industry’s approach to technology and business strategy, ensuring that firms are well equipped to navigate the complexities of the evolving financial landscape.