Executives

Hakan DOGU, born in Bursa, Turkey, holds dual Turkish and French nationality.

He holds a degree in Material and Metallurgical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.

He began his career at Valeo Group, where he held various positions in Purchasing, Sales, and Business Development, ultimately serving as Managing Director of the Transmission Business Unit.

He then joined the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, where he served in key roles such as:

  • Head of Powertrain Purchasing for the Alliance,

  • Global After Sales Managing Director of the Alliance,

  • Senior Vice President of Global After Sales at Renault Group,

  • Member of the Renault Group Management Committee,

  • CEO of Renault Turkey, Renault’s second-largest market globally.

He has strong expertise in General Management, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), Car-as-a-Service (CaaS), Electric Vehicles, Supply Chain, the Automotive Supplier Industry, After Sales, and Sales & Marketing.

He is the highest-ranking Turkish-born executive in a global automotive company.

He has lived in France, with long-term professional assignments in Japan, China, and India.

Currently, he is:

  • Founding Partner of Alagan.tech Solutions, focused on developing holistic mobility solutions for future challenges,

  • Angel Investor in Clean Tech startups,

  • Senior Expert at Roland Berger,

  • Engaged in consultancy and board advisory roles,

  • Founder and Chairman of the Sustainable Mobility Initiative (smi.social),

  • Residing in Istanbul and Paris,

  • A social media influencer in the automotive industry on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.

Nicolas Michelon is Managing Partner at Alagan Partners. He advises multinational companies, institutional investors and family offices on geopolitical & geoeconomic risk, supply chain resilience, strategic foresight and tech startup investment in the GCC, Asia-Pacific, Türkiye and Europe. He is also a Business Partner at Alagan.Tech Solutions, an Istanbul-based sustainability and mobility solutions advisory firm.

Based in Dubai, Nicolas has worked for 15 years in Hong Kong, Singapore & Japan as an economist (French Ministry of Finance, seconded to the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong), financial analyst (KPMG in Hong Kong), portfolio manager (Schroders in Singapore) and more recently as a corporate geoeconomics and strategic intelligence consultant specialized in the Global South.

Regularly featured in business media in the UAE & Türkiye, and a conference speaker and panelist, he is also an Adjunct Professor & Guest Lecturer in geopolitics, geoeconomics and strategic intelligence at ESCP Business School (Paris), Galatasaray University (Istanbul), University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (Rabat), the International University of Monaco, and the Paris School of Economic Warfare, and a member of the International Consortium for the Study of Economic Leverage in Peace and Conflict (ICEL) coordinated by King’s College London.

Managing Partner, Alagan Tech | Founder, T-Platform | Automotive Aftersales & Aftermarket Expert | Entrepreneur | Consultant

Selen Sismanyazici is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur with 27 years of experience in the automotive aftersales industry, specializing in spare parts, accessories, service sales, business development, sourcing and digitalization. As the Founder of T-Platform, a UAE/Dubai-based company established to meet the growing demand for private label and OEM/aftermarket solutions, Selen has spearheaded innovative strategies to enhance client profitability and market presence, particularly in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

With a proven track record of driving revenue growth, nurturing world-leading brands, and building high-performing teams, Selen combines strategic vision with operational excellence. Since launching T-Platform in 2022, she has focused on delivering tailored services for mid-size and large companies, leveraging direct supply chains and internal strategies to optimize profitability. Her entrepreneurial journey includes the successful launch of multiple projects in MEA region, showcasing her ability to transform vision into impactful results.

Selen’s career is marked by a 30-year history of successful deliveries in the automotive sector, where she has earned recognition as a dedicated, strong, and results-oriented leader. Her mission-driven approach has consistently delivered measurable outcomes, earning her descriptors such as “challenger,” “leader,” and “profit maker” from peers and colleagues. Prior to founding T-Platform, Selen held key roles in corporate environments, including a significant tenure at Stellantis and Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, where she collaborated on transformative projects that solidified her expertise in aftersales and aftermarket operations. She holds a Master Degree complemented by 27 years of hands-on experience.

Beyond her professional achievements, Selen is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, embracing her multifaceted roles as a mother, leader, and entrepreneur. She is committed to fostering inclusive environments, as evidenced by her support for initiatives that uplift women in business. Selen’s ability to balance corporate success with personal purpose underscores her unique leadership style, making her a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Selen holds a deep connection to the MEA region, where she continues to expand T-Platform’s footprint, offering strategic services to clients seeking to enter or grow within this dynamic market not only for Automotive sector including A-Z establishments and onboarding services for companies and individuals.

Graduated in 2020 with a degree in Comparative Literature from Eskişehir Osmangazi University.

Began her career as a social media specialist and editor, later taking on communications roles within various non-governmental organizations. Gained additional experience in the private sector through back office positions and currently serves as an Administrative Officer at Alagan Partners.