Keynote SpeakerMehmet Ogutcu

Mehmet Öğütçü is a global powerhouse with over 35 years of trailblazing experience in energy, investment, geopolitics, and sustainable leadership. A dynamic force spanning both public and private sectors, he is the go-to strategic advisor for organizations looking to navigate today’s complex global landscape.

Currently, he serves as a Senior Advisor to BGN Holding Shareholders (Geneva), Karpowership (Turkey) and Safe (Italy), sits on the board of YEO—a leading renewables group listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange—and chairs both the Global Resources Partnership in London and the exclusive London Energy Club. As Advisory Board Chair for the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., Mehmet’s visionary insights continue to redefine energy strategies worldwide.

Mehmet’s illustrious career reads like a masterclass in leadership. From advising former Turkish Prime Minister Turgut Özal to serving as a diplomat in Beijing, Brussels, and Paris, he has navigated corridors of power with unparalleled finesse. At the International Energy Agency (1994–2000), he led the Asia-Pacific and Latin America division, and at the OECD, he spearheaded ground-breaking initiatives linking investment, development, and governance across continents—from MENA, Russia, and China to India, Brazil, and Africa.

He later ascended to senior management roles at British Gas (BG Group) and, as Chief External Strategist for the Asian Development Bank, helped shape the 2030 vision for energy and infrastructure in Asia. His tenure as Chairman of the International Advisory Board for Invensys plc and his directorships at Genel Energy plc, Yaşar Holding, and Şişecam Holding Group further underscore his formidable expertise.

Today, Mehmet is the inspirational speaker boardrooms, conferences, and global media turn to for clear, compelling insights that cut through complexity. Fluent in Turkish, English, French, and Chinese, his multicultural perspective uniquely positions him to dissect the rapidly shifting dynamics in China—illuminating both the risks and opportunities that global businesses face.

As an esteemed academic, he regularly captivates audiences at LSE, Harvard, Tsinghua, and Koç University, sharing his deep expertise on energy geopolitics, competitiveness, and sustainable investment strategies. His thought leadership, published in Capital, 10Haber, Ekonomim, and YetkinReport, has made him a frequent guest on CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC-E, I24, RT International, and Al Jazeera.

A citizen of both France and Turkey with U.S. Green Card status and settled status in the United Kingdom, Mehmet embodies a truly global outlook.