Istanbul
March 17, 2026
Aretera is pleased to announce that Zeynel Ateş has joined Aretera’s growing Turkish practice as Senior Associate.
Zeynel brings over a decade of experience in political science, international relations and strategic stakeholder engagement, with a proven record of building trusted relationships across complex political and institutional landscapes. He has extensive expertise in public advocacy and government relations, having engaged with a series of Turkish and international public and diplomatic institutions.
Prior to joining Aretera, Zeynel held a leadership role at the International Republican Institute (IRI), focusing on program implementation, policy outreach and institutional engagement. Zeynel is also a Marshall Memorial Fellow with the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
“We are delighted to welcome Zeynel on board,” said Seval Demir, Country Director for Türkiye. “I am convinced that his extensive political and policy experience will be a great asset to our growing list of clients.”